Description
A juicy chicken sandwich seasoned with Cajun spices, crisped to perfection, and served with creamy garlic aioli on a buttery 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
- Marinate the chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine buttermilk and Cajun seasoning. Add the chicken breasts, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Prepare the coating: In another bowl, mix together flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat the oil: Pour vegetable oil into a deep skillet or Dutch oven and heat over medium-high heat (aim for about 350°F).
- Dredge the chicken: Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, allowing any excess to drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture.
- Fry the chicken: Gently place the chicken in the hot oil and fry for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Make the garlic aioli: In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Rest the chicken: Remove the chicken from the oil and place it on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Assemble the sandwich: Spread a layer of garlic aioli on the bottom half of each brioche bun, add lettuce, tomato, and crispy chicken, and top with the bun.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare garlic aioli a day in advance. Use an air fryer for a lighter cooking method.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cajun, Chicken Sandwich, Comfort Food, Garlic Aioli, Southern Cuisine