Spicy Chicken Sandwich Creamy Sauce (Printable)
Crispy spicy chicken with cool homemade sauce on toasted buns
# Ingredient List:
→ For the Spicy Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 cup buttermilk
03 - 1 tablespoon hot sauce
04 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
05 - 1/2 cup cornstarch
06 - 1 teaspoon paprika
07 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
09 - 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
10 - 1 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
12 - Vegetable oil, for frying
→ For the Creamy Homemade Sauce
13 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
14 - 2 tablespoons sour cream
15 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
16 - 2 teaspoons honey
17 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
18 - 1 teaspoon hot sauce
19 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
20 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ For Assembly
21 - 4 brioche buns, toasted
22 - 1 cup shredded lettuce
23 - 1 large tomato, sliced
24 - 8 pickle slices
# Steps:
01 - In a bowl, whisk buttermilk and hot sauce. Add chicken breasts, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (up to 4 hours for more flavor).
02 - In a separate bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
03 - Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, pressing firmly to ensure thorough coating.
04 - In a large skillet or deep fryer, heat about 1 inch of oil to 350°F. Fry chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F). Drain on paper towels.
05 - In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice, hot sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and refrigerate until ready to use.
06 - Spread sauce on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Layer with lettuce, fried chicken breast, tomato slices, and pickles. Top with bun lid and serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The buttermilk marinade makes the chicken impossibly tender while creating that restaurant style crust
- You can customize the heat level to make everyone happy without sacrificing flavor
02 -
- Patting the chicken dry before marinating helps the coating actually stick instead of sliding off
- Letting the fried chicken rest on a wire rack instead of paper towels keeps that crunch intact longer
03 -
- Pound the chicken to even thickness so everything cooks at the same speed
- Let your assembled sandwich rest for 2 minutes before biting to prevent everything from sliding out