spicy chicken sandwich
"Craft the perfect Spicy Chicken Sandwich at home! We start with premium chicken breasts marinated in buttermilk and dredged in a flavorful spice blend (cayenne, paprika, garlic). Build your sandwich on a toasted brioche bun with fresh lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and a generous dollop of spicy mayo or aioli. Don't forget to add pickles, jalapeños, or your favorite cheese for an extra kick!"
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts fresh, organic recommended
- Brioche buns soft
- Lettuce fresh
- Tomato ripe
- Mayonnaise or spicy mayo/aioli
- Buttermilk for marinating
- Flour for dredging
- Cayenne pepper
- Paprika
- Garlic powder
- Brown sugar
- Salt
- Pepper
- Optional: Pickles jalapeños, pepper jack cheese, sharp cheddar cheese
- Pros:
- Uses fresh high-quality ingredients.
- Offers customizable spice blend.
- Highlights the importance of marinating for flavor and tenderness.
- Provides tips for adding extra flavor.
- Includes serving suggestions.
- Cons:
- Does not give specific measurements for ingredients.
- Assumes some cooking knowledge.
- Calories are not specified
Instructions
- Marinate chicken breasts in buttermilk (at least 30 minutes, or overnight).
- Prepare spice blend (cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, brown sugar, salt, pepper).
- Dredge marinated chicken in seasoned flour (seasoned with part of spice blend).
- Fry chicken until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Avoid overcrowding the pan. Let rest on a wire rack.
- Toast brioche buns.
- Assemble sandwich: toasted bun, fried chicken, lettuce, tomato, spicy mayo/aioli.
- Add optional toppings (pickles, jalapeños, cheese).
- Serve with fries, sweet potato wedges, or coleslaw.