Description

This spicy chicken sandwich with creamy homemade sauce is the ultimate comfort food. Juicy fried chicken, bold spices, and a tangy, rich sauce packed in a toasted bun make it a crave-worthy favorite. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep, this easy spicy chicken sandwich recipe will satisfy your cravings with every crunchy, saucy bite.

Ingredients

1 lb chicken breasts

1 cup buttermilk

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 cup cornstarch

1 tsp cayenne pepper

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

Oil for frying

4 burger buns

1 cup shredded lettuce

12 pickle slices

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup sour cream

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

1 tbsp honey

2 tsp hot sauce

1/2 tsp paprika

1 tbsp lemon juice

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Instructions

1. Pound chicken breasts to even thickness and marinate in buttermilk, cayenne, salt, and pepper for at least 1 hour.

2. Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, honey, hot sauce, lemon juice, and paprika. Chill until ready.

3. Mix flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Dredge marinated chicken in this mix, dip again in buttermilk, and redredge for extra crispiness.

4. Heat oil to 350°F. Fry chicken for 4–6 minutes per side until golden and 165°F inside. Drain on wire rack.

5. Toast buns. Spread sauce on both sides. Add lettuce, pickles, and crispy chicken. Serve hot.

Notes

Let sauce chill to meld flavors.

Reheat chicken in air fryer to keep crispiness.

Adjust cayenne for desired heat level.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sandwich
Calories: 640
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 870mg
Fat: 35g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 26g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 33g
Cholesterol: 85mg