Elevate your sandwich game with this Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich. Marinated in a flavorful blend of spices and buttermilk, each chicken cutlet is fried to golden perfection and topped with a tangy homemade spicy mayo. Perfect for a hearty lunch or dinner, this sandwich satisfies both the crispy and spicy food cravings.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade:
🐔 2 chicken breasts, cut into cutlets
🥛 1 cup buttermilk
🧂 1 tablespoon salt
🌶️ 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
🌶️ 1/2 tablespoon cayenne pepper
⚫ 1/2 tablespoon black pepper
🧄 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
🧅 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
🌶️ 2 to 3 tablespoons hot sauce
For the Breading:
🌾 3 to 4 cups flour
🌽 1/4 cup corn starch
⚫ 1/2 tablespoon black pepper
🌶️ 1/2 tablespoon cayenne pepper
🧂 1/2 tablespoon salt
🧄 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
🧅 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
🌶️ 1/2 tablespoon smoked paprika
🥚 2 eggs, whisked with 1/4 cup water
For the Spicy Mayo:
🥫 1/2 cup mayonnaise
🌶️ Hot sauce, to taste
🌶️ Smoked paprika, to taste
🧄 Garlic powder, to taste
For Frying:
🥄 Canola oil, for frying
Instructions
1- Marinate the Chicken:
- In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, salt, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and hot sauce. Mix well.
- Add the chicken cutlets to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 to 3 hours, preferably longer for enhanced flavor.
2- Prepare the Breading:
- In another bowl, mix together the flour, corn starch, black pepper, cayenne pepper, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk the eggs with water.
3- Make the Spicy Mayo:
- In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, hot sauce, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Adjust the seasoning to taste and refrigerate until ready to use.
4- Fry the Chicken:
- Heat canola oil in a large pot over medium heat, filling it halfway.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, then the egg mixture, and back into the flour mixture for a double coating.
- Carefully place the chicken in the hot oil, frying for about 5 to 7 minutes on each side, or until crispy and golden brown.
- Transfer to a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil.
5- Assemble the Sandwich:
- Toast your favorite sandwich buns. Spread a generous layer of spicy mayo on both sides of the buns.
- Place a crispy chicken cutlet on the bottom bun, add your desired toppings such as lettuce, tomatoes, or pickles, and top with the other bun.
Prep Time: 15 minutes (excluding marination time)
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours 35 minutes (including marination)
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Calories: Approximately 600 per serving
Nutritional Info Per Serving: Protein 40g, Fats 30g, Carbohydrates 50g
Equipment: Frying pot, wire rack, tongs, mixing bowls
Cooking Tips:
- Always ensure your oil is hot before adding chicken to maintain crispiness.
- Adjust spices in the marinade and mayo to suit your spice level preference.
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