Description
The first time I made these, the aroma alone stopped everyone in their tracks. Golden, crispy chicken drenched in spicy-sweet hot oil, stacked on a toasted bun with creamy mayo, crunchy coleslaw, and tangy pickles—every bite delivers bold Southern flavor with a satisfying crunch. You won’t want to make plain chicken sandwiches again!
Ingredients
Chicken:
2 medium chicken breasts
½ cup buttermilk
1 tbsp hot sauce
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup cornstarch (or more flour)
1 tsp each cayenne, garlic powder, salt, black pepper
Spicy Dipping Oil:
½ cup frying oil (or melted butter)
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp cayenne powder
½ tsp each chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder
To Assemble:
4 buttered, toasted burger buns
Mayonnaise
Coleslaw
Pickles
Instructions
Pound and halve chicken breasts. Marinate in buttermilk and hot sauce for 15 mins.
Mix flour, cornstarch, and spices. Dredge chicken until fully coated.
Fry in hot oil until crispy and cooked through (165°F inside).
Mix dipping oil ingredients, then brush over fried chicken.
Build sandwiches: toasted bun, mayo, hot chicken, coleslaw, pickles, and top bun.
Notes
Spicy, crispy, and downright addictive—this sandwich is a Southern classic with a kick!
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 690 per sandwich
- Sodium: 1100mg per sandwich
- Fat: 42g per sandwich
- Carbohydrates: 40g per sandwich
- Fiber: 2g per sandwich
- Protein: 36g per sandwich