Description
This Crispy Fried Chicken Sandwich combines tender, juicy fried chicken with a sweet and spicy hot honey sauce and crunchy jalapeños, all nestled between toasted sesame seed buns. It’s a mouthwatering meal that balances heat and flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Fried Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
For the Hot Honey:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (like Sriracha or your favorite)
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional, for extra richness)
- 1 tablespoon pickled jalapeños (for garnish)
For the Sandwich:
- 4 sesame seed buns
- Pickled jalapeños, sliced (for topping)
- Mayonnaise (optional, for spreading on the bun)
- Lettuce or coleslaw (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally to create thinner cutlets. In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken cutlets to the buttermilk mixture and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours for more flavor).
- Make the Dredge: In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, allowing any excess to drip off, then dredge each cutlet in the flour mixture, pressing to coat well. Set the coated chicken on a wire rack.
- Fry the Chicken: In a large skillet or deep fryer, heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Fry the chicken in batches for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Remove the chicken and let it drain on paper towels.
- Prepare the Hot Honey: In a small saucepan, heat the honey and hot sauce over low heat until warmed through. You can also add butter to the mixture for extra richness, stirring until it’s melted. Remove from heat.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Toast the sesame seed buns if desired. Spread a little mayonnaise on the buns, then place a crispy fried chicken fillet on each bun. Drizzle generously with the hot honey sauce and top with sliced pickled jalapeños. Add lettuce or coleslaw if desired.
- Serve: Serve the sandwiches warm, with extra hot honey on the side for dipping, if you like.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add more hot sauce to the honey mixture or include fresh jalapeño slices on the sandwich.
- Marinating the chicken longer enhances flavor and tenderness.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Sandwiches
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg