The Best Spicy Chicken Sandwich
This spicy chicken sandwich is quick & easy to make, yet so juicy and tender to give you a scrumptious burst of flavor in every bite. Tenderized in a buttermilk marinade and topped with sriracha mayo, this sandwich is so incredibly delicious and comes together with just a few ingredients.
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Calories: 582kcal
Ingredients
Buttermilk Marinade
- 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken thighs pounded to even thickness
- 1 cup buttermilk see notes below for an homemade alternative
- 2 tbsp Sriracha or your favorite hot sauce
- 1 tsp each salt, pepper, garlic powder
Flour Mixture
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp paprika powder
- 1 tsp each salt, pepper, garlic powder, cayenne powder reduce cayenne for less spice
Sriracha Mayo
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Sriracha or to taste
To assemble
- cooking oil for frying
- 4 burger buns lightly toasted with butter
- lettuce, tomato, and/or pickles sliced, or your choice of toppings
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine buttermilk, Sriracha, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Add chicken thighs and marinate in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Whisk together flour, cornstarch, paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne powder in a large bowl.
- Add 2 tbsp of the marinade to the mixture and mix with a fork. Dredge the chicken with the flour mixture, making sure each piece is evenly coated. Prepare the sauce by mixing together Sriracha and mayonnaise.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet until it reaches 350˚F (180˚C). Fry the chicken for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. The thickest part of the chicken should register 165˚F (75˚C).
- Generously spread the Sriracha mayo on both sides of the buns and add your preferred toppings and the chicken. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
To make homemade buttermilk: combine a cup of milk with a tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice. Stir these ingredients together and set aside for 5 minutes before mixing in the spices.
For more tips and ingredient details, please refer to the blog post above. Happy cooking everyone!
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Nutrition
Calories: 582kcal