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Spicy Chicken Sandwich with Creamy Homemade Sauce Recipe

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A crispy and spicy chicken sandwich featuring tender marinated chicken breasts coated in a flavorful seasoned dredge, fried to golden perfection, and topped with a creamy homemade sauce. Served on toasted brioche buns with fresh lettuce, pickles, and optional tomato slices, this sandwich offers a perfect balance of heat, creaminess, and freshness.

Ingredients

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Marinade

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (pounded 1/2‑inch thick)
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Dredge

  • 1 1/2 cups all‑purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Frying

  • 3 cups vegetable oil (for frying)

Creamy Homemade Sauce

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon honey (optional)

To Serve

  • 4 brioche burger buns
  • 8 dill pickle slices
  • 4 lettuce leaves
  • 1 small tomato (sliced, optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare and Marinate the Chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch to ensure they cook evenly. In a bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, hot sauce, kosher salt, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to create the marinade. Submerge the chicken breasts in this mixture and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for best flavor and tenderness.
  2. Make the Dredge: In a shallow dish, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute the spices through the flour mixture.
  3. Heat the Oil: Pour the vegetable oil into a heavy skillet or Dutch oven and heat it to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a wire rack set over a baking sheet for draining the fried chicken to ensure crispiness.
  4. Dredge the Chicken: Remove the chicken breasts one by one from the marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Coat them thoroughly in the dredge mixture, pressing the coating onto the surface to help it adhere well. For a thicker crust, you may double dredge by dipping the chicken back into the marinade and dredging again.
  5. Fry the Chicken: Carefully place the dredged chicken breasts into the hot oil. Fry for 4 to 6 minutes per side until the chicken is deep golden brown and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Use a meat thermometer to check doneness. Once cooked, transfer to the wire rack to drain excess oil.
  6. Prepare the Creamy Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, hot sauce, lemon juice, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and honey (if using). Adjust seasoning to taste for desired heat and balance.
  7. Toast the Buns: Lightly toast the brioche buns until golden brown to add a slight crunch and prevent sogginess.
  8. Assemble the Sandwiches: Spread a generous amount of the creamy sauce on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Layer on the fried chicken breast, two dill pickle slices, a leaf of lettuce, and tomato slices if desired. Top with the other half of the bun.
  9. Serve: Serve the spicy chicken sandwiches hot, accompanied by extra creamy sauce on the side for dipping or spreading.

Notes

  • For extra crispy chicken, double dredge the chicken before frying.
  • Marinating the chicken overnight enhances flavor and tenderness.
  • You can adjust the level of heat in the marinade and sauce by increasing or decreasing the hot sauce and cayenne pepper.
  • To make this sandwich gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
  • Use a thermometer to ensure the chicken is safely cooked without being over-fried.
  • Leftover sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Keywords: spicy chicken sandwich, fried chicken sandwich, homemade sauce, crispy chicken, brioche bun, spicy fried chicken

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