Description
Indulge in a flavor-packed Cajun crispy chicken sandwich topped with creamy garlic aioli, fresh romaine lettuce, and juicy tomatoes, all nestled in a soft brioche bun.
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
- Prepare the Marinade: In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk and Cajun seasoning. Immerse the chicken breasts, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (overnight is even better).
- Dredge the Chicken: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until blended.
- Heat the Oil: Fill your deep skillet with enough vegetable oil to immerse the chicken, then heat it over medium-high heat (aim for about 350°F).
- Coat the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each piece in the seasoned flour mixture, ensuring an even coating.
- Fry to Perfection: Carefully place the chicken in the hot oil. Fry for 5-7 minutes on each side or until golden brown and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt as it comes out for extra flavor!
- Whip Up the Garlic Aioli: Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Drain the fried chicken on paper towels to remove excess oil. Spread a generous amount of garlic aioli on the bottom half of each brioche bun. Add a layer of romaine lettuce, followed by a juicy slice of tomato, and finally, the crispy chicken. Cap it with the bun’s top half. Serve immediately!
Notes
Marinate the chicken overnight for optimal flavor and tenderness. For a lighter option, use an air fryer at 375°F for about 12-15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 135mg