Description
Ultimate Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich
A crispy, juicy fried chicken fillet drenched in spicy honey butter sauce, smothered in melted cheese & creamy sauce, and packed inside a buttery toasted brioche bun. This sandwich is an irresistible flavor bomb!
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 cup buttermilk
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
For the Coating:
1 cup flour
½ cup cornstarch
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp cayenne pepper
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp salt
Oil for frying
Spicy Honey Butter Sauce:
3 tbsp butter, melted
2 tbsp hot honey
1 tbsp hot sauce
½ tsp cayenne pepper
For Assembling:
2 brioche buns, toasted
2 slices cheddar cheese
¼ cup spicy mayo (mayo + hot sauce + honey)
Instructions
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, whisk buttermilk, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, & pepper.
Add chicken thighs, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (overnight is best!).
Coat & Fry
In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, baking powder, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, and salt.
Remove chicken from buttermilk, dredge in flour mixture, press well, and shake off excess.
Deep-fry at 350°F (175°C) for 4-5 minutes until golden brown & crispy.
Make the Spicy Honey Butter Sauce
In a bowl, whisk together melted butter, hot honey, hot sauce, & cayenne pepper.
Assemble the Sandwich
Spread spicy mayo on the toasted brioche buns.
Place the fried chicken on the bun, drizzle with spicy honey butter sauce.
Top with melted cheddar cheese and the bun lid.
Messy, spicy, crispy, and insanely delicious! Who’s ready to take a bite?
