If you are looking for the Best Spicy Chicken Sandwich Recipe, then you must try this one. If you’ve ever tried Popeyes, KFC or Chick-fi La then you would appreciate this recipe. Just like those sandwiches, this chicken is tender, juicy and full of flavor. It has just enough spice to please your palate without being too overbearing. Pair this sandwich with waffle fries and you have the perfect lunch or dinner. So gather your ingredients and lets make the best spicy chicken sandwich right in your own kitchen.
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How to Make Spicy Chicken Sandwich
To make this spicy chicken sandwich it’s pretty simple. The chicken is marinated overnight and then coated in well seasoned flour and fried until crispy and golden. The sriracha dressing adds an extra kick to give this spicy chicken sandwich that added flavor it needs. The key to this recipe is to use fresh ingredients, flavorful seasonings and thinly sliced chicken breast. Take a look at the video tutorial below and follow the step by step written recipe.
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Ingredients
- Chicken breast – Chicken Breast is a good choice for this sandwich because it is a lean source of protein, it is tender and juicy and it absorbs the marinade well yielding a flavorful bite every time.
- All-Purpose Flour – All-Purpose Flour creates a base layer for the breading, giving the chicken its crispy exterior when fried.
- Cornstarch – Cornstarch adds an extra layer of crispiness to the chicken coating, ensuring a crunchy bite.
- Baking Powder – Baking Powder helps keep the chicken moist inside while achieving a crispy exterior.
- Buttermilk – The acidity in buttermilk helps tenderize the chicken, making it juicier and more flavorful.
- Pickle Juice – Pickle juice acts as a brine, infusing the chicken with moisture and a unique tangy flavor.
- Sriracha – Sriracha adds a spicy kick to the mayonnaise.
- Mayonnaise – Mayonnaise add a creaminess to the sandwich and balances the spices.
- Brioche Buns – Brioche Bun softness enhances the flavor of the sandwich
- Cayenne Pepper – Cayenne Pepper adds heat to the breading giving it a bold taste.
- Garlic Powder – Garlic Powder add a hint of garlic and helps to balance the spices.
- Salt and Black Pepper – The salt enhance and balances the other seasonings.
- Canola Oil – Canola oil has a high smoke point that makes it idea for frying the chicken breast.
What You Will Need
Instructions
Step 1: Marinate the Chicken
Place the thinly sliced chicken breasts in a large bowl. Add the pickle juice and buttermilk to the bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Allow the chicken to marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
Step 2: Prepare the Cabbage
Your chicken breast has marinated overnight and now you are ready to prepare your sandwich. To start, cut up the green and red cabbage into thin slices. Rinse them well and set them aside until later.
Step 3: Make the Sriracha Dressing
To make the delicious dressing, in a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise and sriracha sauce.
Whisk until well combined then it set aside until we are ready to assemble our sandwich.
Step 4: Prepare the Coating
To make the breading for the chicken breast, in a flat dish, add the flour, cornstarch, and baking powder. Add the garlic powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and salt. Mix until well combined. This seasoned flour is what will give our chicken breast that spicy and flavorful taste.
Remove the chicken from the marinade. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture until well coated. Place the coated chicken pieces on a wire rack.
Step 5: Fry the Chicken
In a frying pan or Dutch oven, preheat canola oil to 360 degrees Fahrenheit.
Fry the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 6: Assemble the Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Lightly toast the brioche buns theb pread the sriracha mayonnaise on the buns. Add the fried chicken then top with the mixed cabbage and pickle chips. Now your spicy chicken sandwich is ready to serve.
What to Eat With Your Spicy Chicken Sandwich
This chicken sandwich is bursting with flavor so make sure to pair it with a side dish that will compliment this bold dish. I like to pair mine with a side of potato wedges or waffle fries. For a lighter option you can pair with a garden salad, potato salad or black bean salad. Any of these options will leave you satisfied and will richly enhance the spiciness of your chicken sandwich.
What to Do With Leftovers Chicken
If you have leftover fried chicken breast you can easily store them. Wrap each piece of chicken individually in plastic wrap or aluminum foil. This helps prevent the breading from becoming soggy. Place the wrapped chicken pieces in an airtight container. Store the container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
If you like to freeze your chicken, make sure to individually wrap them an place in a airtight container to prevent freezer burn. This chicken can be store in the freezer for 2-3 months.
This spicy chicken sandwich is juicy and flavorful. Paired with the sriracha dressing and placed between the Brioche bun makes for a delicious lunch or dinner. Try this recipe and let me know in the comments if you enjoyed it.
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Spicy Chicken Sandwich Recipe
4
servings24
hours12
minutesIngredients
For the chicken:
2 lbs thinly sliced chicken breast
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/4 cups buttermilk
3/4 cup pickle juice
2 tablespoons sriracha
1/2 cup mayonnaise
4 brioche buns
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1/2 tablespoon salt
– Canola oil for frying
For the dressing:
– Green cabbage
– Red cabbage
– Pickle chips
Directions
- Place the thinly sliced chicken breasts in a large bowl.
- Add the pickle juice and buttermilk to the bowl.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Allow the chicken to marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
- The next day, cut up your green and red cabbage.Rinse them well and set them aside until later.
- In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise and sriracha sauce. Whisk until well combined and set aside.
- In a flat dish, add the flour, cornstarch, and baking powder. Add the garlic powder, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture until well coated. Place the coated chicken pieces on a wire rack.
- In a frying pan or Dutch oven, preheat canola oil to 360 degrees Fahrenheit. Fry the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Lightly toast the brioche buns then spread the sriracha mayonnaise on the buns.
- Add the fried chicken then top with the mixed cabbage and pickle chips. Now your sandwich is ready to serve.
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