Chicken Sandwich with a Spicy Mayo

Elevate your sandwich game with this Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich. Marinated in a flavorful blend of spices and buttermilk, each chicken cutlet is fried to golden perfection and topped with a tangy homemade spicy mayo. Perfect for a hearty lunch or dinner, this sandwich satisfies both the crispy and spicy food cravings.

Ingredients

For the Chicken Marinade:
🐔 2 chicken breasts, cut into cutlets
🥛 1 cup buttermilk
🧂 1 tablespoon salt
🌶️ 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
🌶️ 1/2 tablespoon cayenne pepper
⚫ 1/2 tablespoon black pepper
🧄 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
🧅 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
🌶️ 2 to 3 tablespoons hot sauce

For the Breading:
🌾 3 to 4 cups flour
🌽 1/4 cup corn starch
⚫ 1/2 tablespoon black pepper
🌶️ 1/2 tablespoon cayenne pepper
🧂 1/2 tablespoon salt
🧄 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
🧅 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
🌶️ 1/2 tablespoon smoked paprika
🥚 2 eggs, whisked with 1/4 cup water

For the Spicy Mayo:
🥫 1/2 cup mayonnaise
🌶️ Hot sauce, to taste
🌶️ Smoked paprika, to taste
🧄 Garlic powder, to taste

For Frying:
🥄 Canola oil, for frying

Instructions

1- Marinate the Chicken:

In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, salt, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and hot sauce. Mix well.
Add the chicken cutlets to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 to 3 hours, preferably longer for enhanced flavor.

2- Prepare the Breading:

In another bowl, mix together the flour, corn starch, black pepper, cayenne pepper, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
In a separate small bowl, whisk the eggs with water.

3- Make the Spicy Mayo:

In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, hot sauce, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Adjust the seasoning to taste and refrigerate until ready to use.

4- Fry the Chicken:

Heat canola oil in a large pot over medium heat, filling it halfway.
Remove the chicken from the marinade. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, then the egg mixture, and back into the flour mixture for a double coating.
Carefully place the chicken in the hot oil, frying for about 5 to 7 minutes on each side, or until crispy and golden brown.
Transfer to a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil.

5- Assemble the Sandwich:

Toast your favorite sandwich buns. Spread a generous layer of spicy mayo on both sides of the buns.
Place a crispy chicken cutlet on the bottom bun, add your desired toppings such as lettuce, tomatoes, or pickles, and top with the other bun.

Prep Time: 15 minutes (excluding marination time)
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours 35 minutes (including marination)
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Calories: Approximately 600 per serving
Nutritional Info Per Serving: Protein 40g, Fats 30g, Carbohydrates 50g
Equipment: Frying pot, wire rack, tongs, mixing bowls