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Spicy Chicken Sandwich with Creamy Homemade Sauce

  • Author: Sally Thompson
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x

Description

Craving a bold, flavor-packed meal that’s quick to whip up and sure to impress? This Spicy Chicken Sandwich with Creamy Homemade Sauce is the ultimate answer for your next easy dinner, quick lunch idea, or food inspiration moment. Featuring crispy, juicy chicken fillets infused with a spicy kick, paired with a dreamy homemade sauce that’s tangy, creamy, and perfectly balanced, this sandwich is pure magic between two buttery brioche buns. Whether you’re hunting for new dinner ideas, a healthy snack (air-fried version available!), or simply an easy recipe that tastes better than takeout, this one hits all the right notes. Each bite is a mix of crunch, spice, and comfort that’ll have everyone at the table coming back for more!

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (halved horizontally)
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Vegetable oil for frying

For the Creamy Homemade Sauce:

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For Assembling:

  • 4 brioche buns
  • Pickle slices
  • Butter (for toasting buns)

Instructions

  1. Marinate the Chicken:
    Combine buttermilk and hot sauce in a large bowl. Add chicken, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  2. Prepare the Sauce:
    In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, hot sauce, smoked paprika, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  3. Set Up Dredging Station:
    In a shallow dish, mix flour, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.
  4. Bread the Chicken:
    Remove chicken from buttermilk, let excess drip off, and dredge in the flour mixture. For extra crunch, repeat dipping into buttermilk and dredging again.
  5. Fry the Chicken:
    Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken fillets for 4–6 minutes per side or until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Drain on a wire rack.
  6. Toast the Buns:
    Butter and toast brioche buns until golden.
  7. Assemble the Sandwich:
    Spread sauce on bottom buns, layer with pickles, add crispy chicken, drizzle with more sauce if desired, and cap with the top bun.
  8. Serve Immediately:
    Enjoy with your favorite sides like fries, coleslaw, or a fresh salad!

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