Description
This recipe for The Best Spicy Chicken Sandwich delivers a flavorful and satisfying meal that combines juicy marinated chicken with a crispy coating and a kick of heat from the spicy mayo. Perfect for a delicious lunch or dinner option!
Ingredients
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Buttermilk Marinade
- 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken thighs, pounded to even thickness
- 1 cup buttermilk (see notes below)
- 2 tbsp Sriracha or your favorite hot sauce
- 1 tsp each salt, pepper, garlic powder
Flour Mixture
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp paprika powder
- 1 tsp each salt, pepper, garlic powder, cayenne powder (reduce cayenne for less spice)
Spicy Mayo
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Sriracha or your choice of hot sauce
- cooking oil for frying
- 4 burger buns, lightly toasted with butter
- lettuce, tomato, and/or pickles, sliced, or your choice of toppings
To assemble
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a medium bowl, combine buttermilk, Sriracha, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Add chicken thighs and marinate in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Prepare the Flour Mixture: Whisk together flour, cornstarch, paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne powder in a large bowl. Add 2 tbsp of the marinade to the mixture and mix with a fork. Dredge the chicken with the flour mixture, making sure each piece is evenly coated.
- Make the Spicy Mayo: Prepare the sauce by mixing together Sriracha and mayonnaise.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat oil in a deep skillet until it reaches 325˚F (165˚C). Fry the chicken for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Ensure the thickest part of the chicken registers 165˚F (75˚C).
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Generously spread the spicy mayo on both sides of the buns and add your preferred toppings and the fried chicken. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- To make homemade buttermilk: add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice/vinegar to a cup of milk, stir to combine, and set aside for 5 minutes before using it in the recipe.
- For more tips and ingredient details, please refer to the blog post above. Happy cooking everyone!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: Approx. 450 calories
- Sugar: Approx. 2g
- Sodium: Approx. 800mg
- Fat: Approx. 25g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 38g
- Fiber: Approx. 2g
- Protein: Approx. 18g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 90mg
