‘craig’s Soon To Be Famous’ Chicken Sandwich Recipe
Crispy fried chicken in special seasonings with lettuce, pickle chips and house-made spicy mayo on a brioche bun.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Breading
Spicy Mayo
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Chicken Marinade
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Add the chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.
Breading
- 3
Prepare the Breading
In a shallow dish, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and salt.
- 4
Coat the Chicken
Remove the marinated chicken from the refrigerator. Dredge each piece in the seasoned flour mixture, ensuring an even coating. Shake off any excess flour.
Frying the Chicken
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a large, deep skillet, heat about 2 inches of oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Fry the Chicken
Carefully add the coated chicken to the hot oil, frying in batches if necessary. Cook for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Spicy Mayo
- 7
Make the Spicy Mayo
In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, and lemon juice. Mix until smooth and set aside.
Sandwich Assembly
- 8
Assemble the Sandwiches
On the bottom half of each brioche bun, spread a generous amount of spicy mayo. Top with lettuce leaves, fried chicken, and pickle chips. Finish with the top half of the bun.
