Fried Chicken Sandwich
This fried chicken sandwich is an easy and delicious meal that comes together quickly. It has juicy, flavorful chicken sandwiched between two slices of Brioche buns, with spicy mayo and tangy pickles.
Calories 1006kcal
Ingredients
Fried Chicken
- 2 8 ounce boneless and skinless chicken breasts, sliced in half and patted dry
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup hot sauce
- ¾ cup All-Purpose Flour
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Canola oil for frying*
Spicy Mayonnaise
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tablespoons hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Sandwich
- 4 Brioche buns
- ¼ cup dill pickle slices
Instructions
Fry the Chicken
- Take your halved chicken breasts and place them in a mixing bowl. Pour in the buttermilk and hot sauce. Mix until the chicken is well-coated. Cover the bowl and allow the chicken to marinate in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
- In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and cayenne pepper. Stir until the ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
- Remove the marinated chicken from the refrigerator. One piece at a time, allow any excess marinade to drip off the chicken, then dip each chicken piece into the flour mixture, ensuring it's fully coated. Set the breaded chicken pieces aside on a rack—place them in the fridge for about 15 minutes.
- In a large, heavy-bottomed skillet or frying pan, add enough canola oil to fill the pan about halfway. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Carefully place the breaded chicken pieces into the hot oil. Fry them for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is golden brown and has an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the oil using a slotted spoon or tongs, and place it on a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
Prepare Spicy Mayonnaise
- In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, hot sauce, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir until all ingredients are well incorporated.
Prepare the Sandwiches
- Slice your brioche buns in half. Spread a generous amount of spicy mayo on the bottom and top of each bun.
- Place a fried chicken piece on the bottom half of each bun, then add 2-4 dill pickle slices on top of the chicken.
- Finish the sandwich by placing the top half of the bun on the pickles. Repeat with the remaining sandwiches.
Notes
- The chicken can be marinated for up to 24 hours.
- The spicy mayo may also be prepped ahead of time. It will last in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
Calories: 1006kcal