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Spicy Chicken Sandwich with Creamy Homemade Sauce

Spicy Chicken Sandwich with Creamy Homemade Sauce Bliss

This Spicy Chicken Sandwich with Creamy Homemade Sauce elevates your lunch or dinner game with crispy chicken and tangy sauce.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces chicken breasts or thighs boneless and skinless
  • 1 cup buttermilk for marinating
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon cayenne adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
For the Coating
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 0.5 cup cornstarch
For Frying
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise key ingredient
  • 0.25 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For Assembly
  • 4 pieces brioche burger buns or whole wheat/gluten-free buns
  • 2 leaves lettuce for crunch
  • 4 slices pickles
  • 1 medium tomato sliced

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • meat thermometer
  • shallow dish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Pound the chicken breasts or thighs to an even thickness and soak in buttermilk mixture for at least 1 hour.
  2. Combine flour and cornstarch in a shallow dish, adding seasoning for coating.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to 350°F over medium-high heat.
  4. Dredge marinated chicken in the flour mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
  5. Fry chicken pieces in oil for 4–6 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked.
  6. Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, hot sauce, and lemon juice for the creamy sauce.
  7. Toast the brioche buns until golden brown.
  8. Assemble the sandwich with creamy sauce, chicken, lettuce, pickles, and tomato on the buns.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 1000mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For best results, marinate chicken overnight and use a meat thermometer for accurate cooking temperature.

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