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Spicy Chicken Sandwich with Creamy Homemade Sauce

Spicy Chicken Sandwich with Creamy Homemade Sauce

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Satisfy your cravings with our Spicy Chicken Sandwich with Creamy Homemade Sauce—a flavor-packed delight that’s quick to prepare and sure to impress. This recipe features crispy, juicy chicken fillets, marinated for tenderness and infused with a spicy kick. Topped with a creamy, tangy sauce that balances the heat perfectly, all nestled between buttery brioche buns, it’s an irresistible choice for lunch, dinner, or even a snack. Whether you’re looking for an easy meal that outshines takeout or want to impress guests at your next gathering, this sandwich is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Customize it with your favorite toppings to make it uniquely yours!

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. 1. Marinate the chicken in buttermilk and hot sauce for at least 1 hour.
  2. 2. Whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, hot sauce, smoked paprika, lemon juice, salt, and pepper for the sauce; refrigerate.
  3. 3. Mix flour and spices in a shallow dish.
  4. 4. Dredge marinated chicken in flour mixture and fry in heated vegetable oil until golden brown.
  5. 5. Toast brioche buns lightly in butter.
  6. 6. Assemble by spreading sauce on buns, adding pickles and chicken fillets.
  • Author: Mason
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approx. 200g)
  • Calories: 590
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 1080mg
  • Fat: 34g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 25g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg