Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich Recipe
Crispy chicken strips topped with our in-house spicy sauce, lettuce, and tomato.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Strips
Method
Preparation
- 1
Marinate Chicken
In a bowl, combine the buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken breasts and make sure they are well coated. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- 2
Prepare the Coating
In a shallow dish, mix together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, paprika, salt, and black pepper. This will be used to coat the chicken.
- 3
Make the Spicy Sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, hot sauce, honey, and lime juice until smooth. Adjust the hot sauce amount according to your spice preference.
- 4
Fry the Chicken
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and let any excess buttermilk drip off. Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coating. Fry the chicken strips in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes, then drain on paper towels.
- 5
Assemble the Sandwich
Toast the burger buns lightly. On the bottom half of each bun, place a crispy chicken strip, followed by a dollop of spicy sauce, a handful of lettuce, and slices of tomato. Top with the other half of the bun.