Cajun Crispy Chicken Sandwich with Garlic Aioli
A flavor-packed experience featuring juicy marinated chicken, crispy coating, and smooth garlic aioli, perfect for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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- 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 medium bowl, combine the buttermilk and Cajun seasoning. Add the chicken breasts, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Prepare the coating: In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat the oil: In a large skillet, heat about 1-2 inches of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Coat the chicken: Take the marinated chicken out of the buttermilk and dredge each piece in the flour mixture, pressing firmly to create a thick coating.
- Fry the chicken: Carefully add the coated chicken to the hot oil, frying for 4-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain and rest: Transfer the chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Make the garlic aioli: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Assemble the sandwich: Take a toasted brioche bun and add a generous dollop of garlic aioli, followed by the crispy chicken, romaine leaves, and sliced tomato.
Notes
Try grilling the marinated chicken instead of frying for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Cajun chicken sandwich, crispy chicken, garlic aioli, Southern cooking, fried chicken