Crispy Spicy Chicken Sandwich Recipe
This Crispy Spicy Chicken Sandwich features breaded chicken cutlets marinated in buttermilk and hot sauce, fried to a golden crisp, then tossed in a buttery buffalo sauce. Perfectly tender and bursting with flavor, these sandwiches are ideal for home-cooked meals with a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 sandwiches
- Category: Sandwiches
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Chicken and Marinade
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 Tbsp hot sauce
- 1 tsp salt, or to taste
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper, or to taste
Chicken Breading
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp salt, or to taste
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
Sauce
- 1/4 cup hot sauce
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise to make 4 thin cutlets. Use a chicken mallet to pound them evenly. In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Submerge chicken in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight for best flavor and tenderness.
- Prepare the Breading: In a separate bowl, mix all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Remove chicken cutlets from marinade letting excess drip off.
- Bread the Chicken: Dredge each cutlet firmly into the breading mixture ensuring an even coating. Set aside on a plate and repeat with all cutlets.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat enough oil in a large pot to fully submerge the chicken to 350°F. Fry each cutlet 3–4 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through. Use a wire rack to drain excess oil from fried chicken.
- Make Buffalo Sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter and stir in hot sauce until combined and warm.
- Toss Chicken in Sauce: Place fried cutlets in a bowl and coat evenly with the prepared buffalo sauce.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Serve the buffalo chicken cutlets in burger buns. Add your favorite toppings and sauces to complete your sandwich experience.
Notes
- Choose oils with high smoke points like avocado, peanut, or canola oil for frying; avoid olive oil.
- Maintain oil temperature at 350°F for crispy, non-greasy chicken.
- Avoid excessive breading to keep coating intact during frying.
- Store leftover cutlets in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the oven or air fryer at 350°F to preserve crispiness; avoid microwaving.
- Freeze cooked cutlets in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months. Reheat thoroughly before serving.
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