Description
This Spicy Chicken Sandwich features crispy, juicy chicken thighs marinated in buttermilk and Sriracha, fried to golden perfection, and topped with a zesty homemade spicy mayo on a toasted bun. Perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner with a fiery kick!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken thighs, pounded to even thickness
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tbsp Sriracha or your favorite hot sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Flour Mixture:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp paprika powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cayenne powder (reduce for less spice)
- Spicy Mayo:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Sriracha or hot sauce
- 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.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne powder.
- Add 2 tbsp of the marinade to the flour mixture and mix with a fork. Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour mixture, coating well.
- Mix Sriracha and mayonnaise together to make the spicy mayo. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet to 325°F (165°C). Fry chicken thighs for about 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown and the thickest part registers 165°F (75°C).
- Spread spicy mayo on both sides of the toasted buns, add your preferred toppings and the fried chicken. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For best results, marinate the chicken overnight for extra tenderness and flavor.
- Adjust the amount of cayenne and Sriracha to your desired heat level.
- Chicken breasts can be used instead of thighs if preferred.
- For extra crunch, double dredge the chicken by dipping it back in the buttermilk and flour mixture before frying.
- Enjoy with your favorite sides, like fries or coleslaw.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1120mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg