Description
A restaurant-quality fried chicken sandwich featuring a bold Cajun spice blend and a creamy, zesty garlic aioli on a toasted brioche bun.
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
1.5 cups buttermilk
1 tbsp hot sauce
3 tbsp Cajun seasoning (divided)
2 cups all-purpose flour
0.5 cup cornstarch
1 cup mayonnaise
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp lemon juice
4 brioche buns
Butter for toasting
Pickle slices and lettuce for serving
Instructions
Step 1: Pound chicken thighs to even thickness and marinate in buttermilk, hot sauce, and 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning for 4 hours.
Step 2: Mix mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, and salt to create the garlic aioli. Refrigerate until needed.
Step 3: Combine flour, cornstarch, and remaining Cajun seasoning in a dish. Dredge marinated chicken, pressing firmly.
Step 4: Fry chicken in 350°F oil for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temp reaches 165°F.
Step 5: Toast buttered brioche buns, spread with aioli, and assemble with pickles and lettuce.
Notes
Use a neutral oil with a high smoke point like peanut or canola oil for the best frying results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American/Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 720 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1150mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
