Description
Crispy, juicy chicken coated in bold Cajun seasoning, topped with creamy spicy mayo and buttered toasted brioche buns perfect game-day indulgence.
Ingredients
5 chicken breasts
1 dash salt
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tsp white pepper
1 tbsp hot Hungarian paprika (or regular paprika)
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning (like Slap Yo Mama)
1½ cups buttermilk
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 tbsp cornstarch
1½ tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp paprika
2 eggs
1 tbsp hot sauce (such as Frank’s)
1 cup buttermilk
¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
Brioche buns
Vegetable oil, for frying
Butter, for toasting buns
Pickles (optional for serving)
Instructions
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Marinate chicken: Combine chicken, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, Cajun seasoning, white pepper, and buttermilk in a bowl. Stir well and marinate 30 minutes to 2 hours.
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Heat oil: Fill a deep pot with oil and heat slowly to 350°F (175°C). Check temperature with a thermometer or by dipping a wooden spoon—bubbles indicate readiness.
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Prepare coating mixtures: In one bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, and dry seasonings. In another bowl, whisk eggs, hot sauce, and buttermilk.
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Coat chicken: Remove chicken from marinade and shake off excess. Dip each piece in egg mixture, then dredge in flour mixture until fully coated.
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Fry chicken: Fry 12–15 minutes, turning occasionally, until deep golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Let rest on a rack.
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Toast buns: Butter the cut sides of brioche buns and toast in a skillet until golden.
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Make spicy mayo: Mix mayonnaise and cayenne pepper until smooth.
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Assemble sandwiches: Spread spicy mayo on buns, layer fried chicken, and add pickles if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Pat chicken dry for crispiness. Maintain oil temp 340–350°F. Rest on wire rack to keep crunch. Adjust heat to preference. Toast buns for texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Sandwiches
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: American / Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/5 recipe
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
Keywords: spicy chicken sandwich, crispy fried chicken sandwich, cajun chicken sandwich, homemade chicken sandwich, buttermilk fried chicken