Description
Culinary magic happens with this spicy chicken sandwich, elevating comfort food to new heights. Crispy, seasoned chicken nestled between pillowy bread delivers a flavor explosion that satisfies serious sandwich enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless (cut in half to make 4 pieces)
- 2 cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 4 brioche buns
- 8 dill pickle slices
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 2 tbsps hot sauce
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Marinade Fusion: Whisk buttermilk, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl, creating a vibrant, flavor-packed liquid that will transform ordinary chicken into a culinary sensation.
- Flavor Infusion: Immerse chicken pieces completely in the marinade, ensuring total coverage and allowing the spicy essence to penetrate deeply; refrigerate for 1-8 hours to maximize taste and tenderness.
- Seasoned Coating Preparation: Craft a dynamic flour mixture with an array of complementary spices, ready to envelop the marinated chicken in a crispy, textured embrace.
- Dredging Technique: Extract chicken from marinade, letting excess liquid cascade off, then methodically coat each piece in the seasoned flour mixture, creating a uniform, tantalizing exterior.
- Precision Frying: Heat oil to 350°F in a deep skillet, carefully introducing flour-coated chicken and frying until the surface achieves a golden-brown perfection and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Sandwich Assembly: Gently toast a soft bun, layer with crisp lettuce, zesty pickles, and a generous spread of signature sauce, then crown with the sizzling, spice-laden chicken, crafting a sandwich that promises an explosion of flavors.
Notes
- Marinate Mindfully: Ensure chicken is fully submerged in buttermilk and hot sauce mixture for maximum flavor penetration and tenderizing effect.
- Temperature Precision: Heat oil to 350-375°F for perfect golden-brown crust without burning, using a cooking thermometer for accuracy.
- Drain Strategically: Place fried chicken on wire rack instead of paper towels to prevent soggy bottom and maintain crispy texture.
- Dietary Flexibility: Swap buttermilk with plant-based alternatives like coconut milk for dairy-free version, or use gluten-free flour for celiac-friendly adaptation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 685
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 873 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 36 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg