Description
A delightful crispy chicken sandwich seasoned with Cajun spices and topped with creamy garlic aioli, served on buttery brioche buns.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 brioche buns
- Leafy romaine lettuce
- Sliced tomatoes
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Mix buttermilk and Cajun seasoning, add chicken, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Prepare the Dredge: Combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Heat the Oil: Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to around 350°F.
- Dredge the Chicken: Remove chicken and coat it thoroughly in the flour mixture.
- Fry the Chicken: Fry chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Make the Garlic Aioli: Mix mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Drip and Rest: Drain cooked chicken on paper towels.
- Assemble Your Sandwich: Spread aioli on brioche buns and layer with lettuce, tomato, and the crispy chicken.
Notes
Marinate chicken overnight for best results. Air fryer can be used for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg