Lunch
Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich
This Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich recipe brings American comfort with crispy chicken and tangy pickles on brioche. Ever since I tried my first spicy chicken sandwich, I've been on a mission to make one even better at home. The secret is in marinating that chicken until it's infused with flavor, then frying it to crispy perfection. It's a flavor bomb in every bite!
Lunch
Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich
This Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich recipe brings American comfort with crispy chicken and tangy pickles on brioche. Ever since I tried my first spicy chicken sandwich, I've been on a mission to make one even better at home. The secret is in marinating that chicken until it's infused with flavor, then frying it to crispy perfection. It's a flavor bomb in every bite!
The Recipe
Ingredients
Wet Mixture
- Thinned out chicken breast or thigh
- Marinade ingredients (as listed in video)
Dry Mix
- Flour
- Cornstarch
- Baking powder
- Spices (as listed in video)
Sauce
- Mayonnaise
- Hot sauce
- Honey
- Spices (as listed in video)
Assembly
- Toasted brioche buns
- Sliced pickles
Instructions
- 1
Combine all listed ingredients for the wet mixture, then add in your thinned out chicken breast or thigh. Marinate for a few hours, but preferably overnight.
- 2
For the dry mix, combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and all listed spices.
- 3
Once your chicken is done marinating, drip off any excess marinade and dip it into the dry mixture. Coat evenly.
- 4
Repeat the coating process by dipping the chicken back into the wet mixture, dripping it off, and then back into the dry mixture.
- 5
Heat your oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and fry the chicken for a few minutes on each side.
- 6
For the sauce, combine mayonnaise, hot sauce, honey, and the listed spices.
- 7
Spread the sauce onto toasted brioche buns, add sliced pickles, and place the fried chicken on top.
Helpful Notes
- ◈Marinate the chicken overnight for best flavor.
- ◈Ensure the oil is at the correct temperature before frying to achieve a crispy texture.
The Recipe
Instructions
- 1
Combine all listed ingredients for the wet mixture, then add in your thinned out chicken breast or thigh. Marinate for a few hours, but preferably overnight.
- 2
For the dry mix, combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and all listed spices.
- 3
Once your chicken is done marinating, drip off any excess marinade and dip it into the dry mixture. Coat evenly.
- 4
Repeat the coating process by dipping the chicken back into the wet mixture, dripping it off, and then back into the dry mixture.
- 5
Heat your oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and fry the chicken for a few minutes on each side.
- 6
For the sauce, combine mayonnaise, hot sauce, honey, and the listed spices.
- 7
Spread the sauce onto toasted brioche buns, add sliced pickles, and place the fried chicken on top.
Helpful Notes
- ◈Marinate the chicken overnight for best flavor.
- ◈Ensure the oil is at the correct temperature before frying to achieve a crispy texture.