Description
A deliciously crunchy and satisfying Cajun Crispy Chicken Sandwich, paired with zesty garlic aioli.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 brioche buns
- Leafy romaine lettuce
- Sliced tomatoes
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine the buttermilk and Cajun seasoning. Add the chicken breasts, ensuring they are well-coated. Cover the bowl and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Prepare the coating: In another bowl, mix together flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat the oil: In a deep skillet, pour in vegetable oil and heat it over medium-high heat until it reaches about 350°F.
- Dredge the chicken: Remove the marinated chicken from the buttermilk and dredge it in the flour mixture until coated evenly.
- Fry the chicken: Carefully place the coated chicken in the hot oil, frying for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Make the garlic aioli: Mix the mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- Drain and rest the chicken: Place it on paper towels to drain and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Assemble your sandwich: Spread a generous amount of garlic aioli on the bottom half of each brioche bun, layer with lettuce, tomato, and crispy chicken, then top with the other half of the bun.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, swap chicken for tofu. Add toppings like avocado or jalapeños for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg