Southern Chicken Sandwich Recipe
buttermilk fried chicken with spicy mayo & pickles on a brioche bun
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Ingredients
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Fried Chicken
Spicy Mayo
Assembly
Method
Fried Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
In a large bowl, soak the chicken breasts in buttermilk for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
- 2
Mix the Dry Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Coat the Chicken
Remove the chicken from the buttermilk and allow excess to drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture until fully coated.
- 4
Fry the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Spicy Mayo
- 5
Prepare the Spicy Mayo
In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, and lemon juice until smooth. Adjust seasoning as desired.
Assembly
- 6
Assemble the Sandwich
On the bottom half of a brioche bun, spread a generous amount of spicy mayo. Place a piece of fried chicken on top, add pickles, and cover with the top half of the bun.
