Popeyes has been swarmed with hungry folks for two weeks straight! Everyone wants their chicken sandwich! They were so overwhelmed that they had to temporarily remove it from their menu. Of course, my chicken sandwich junkies came to me for my version. Naturally, I hopped to it to satisfy my spoiled Cookies!
Juicy chicken is the foundation for the perfect Chicken Sandwich. Some like to pound of the breasts to make them thinner. I leave them as is. Thick and juicy breasts are key in my chicken sandwich!
We like it spicy! So, I didn’t spare the spice! My blend works every time!
I love a good crunch in my sandwich! The key is to incorporate some of the wet brine into the dry flour mixture. It will create little pockets of crunch during the frying!
AD
To pack on the heat, I made a super easy and flavorful spicy mayo! It paired extremely well with our sandwich. I also add Gator Pickles. Google them!! They are absolutely delicious! They are spicy bread and butter pickles. Yes, a dream come true!
AD
Hopefully, my Spicy Chicken Sandwich will satiate the Chicken Sandwich craze for my Cookies! I worked hard to make sure every aspect complimented each other well. Don’t divert from my recipe! If you can handle a little spice, try it exactly as written. You deserve it!
Happy Cooking,
Spicy Chicken Sandwich Recipe
Prep Time4hours10minutes
Cook Time10minutes
Total Time4hours20minutes
Ingredients
Chicken
4bonelessskinless chicken breasts
2cupsbuttermilk
1TBSCajun seasoning
2TBShot sauce
2cupself rising flour
1TBScornstarch
Canola oil for frying
Brioche buns
Spice Blend
2TBSpoultry seasoning
1TBSCajun seasoning
1TBSonion powder
1tspgarlic powder
1tspblack pepper
1tspcayenne pepper
1tspAccent*
1/2tspcelery salt
Spicy Mayo
1/2cupDuke’s mayo
2-3TBShot sauce
1TBSCajun seasoning
2tspsweet paprika
1tsponion powder
1tspcayenne pepper
Spicy Mayo
Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl.
Refrigerate in an air tight container until ready to use.Lasts for up to 3 days if refrigerated properly.
Instructions
Chicken
Mix the buttermilk, Cajun seasoning, and hot sauce together in a bowl.
Add in the chicken
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
In a shallow dish, mix the flour, cornstarch, and spice blend together.
Pour 3 TBS of the buttermilk mixture into the flour mixture and stir until little lumps are formed.
Dredge each breast into the flour mixture. Be sure to press and pack the flour onto each breast.
Shake off the excess flour and refrigerate the battered breasts for 20 mins.
Preheat a deep fryer to 350 F
Fry each breast in canola oil for 9-10 mins or until it reaches an internal temp of 170 F
Drain breasts on a paper towel.
Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes.
Assemble the sandwich as desired.
Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
*I’m well aware of MSGs. This seasoning ingredient is optional. Also, if you enjoy Chick fil a, spare me the lecture. They use it too.