Spicy Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich

This Spicy Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich is fried to perfection and absolutely heavenly!

This Spicy Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich will make you drool! The perfect combination of flavors hot, crispy chicken melted cheese, bacon, and that oh-so-dreamy Sriracha Mayo. I promise this will be a regular on your menu!

Of course, you can adjust the spice to your tastes. It is a quick and easy meal to throw together like my Oven Fried Chicken. So next time you need a hearty flavorful dinner why not whip this scrumptious chicken sandwich? Or if you want a set-it-and-forget-it meal my slow cooker bbq chicken sandwich is a family favorite.

Spicy buttermilk fried chicken sandwich

Resting the chicken after dredging helps the coating set up.

Spicy buttermilk fried chicken sandwich

When you pull your chicken from the hot oil place it on a wire cooling rack to let the grease drain. That way you won’t get a soggy bottom.

Spicy buttermilk fried chicken sandwich

Or if you’re looking for something grilled check out my Tequila Lime Grilled Chicken Club.

Spicy buttermilk fried chicken sandwich

Spicy Buttermilk Crispy Chicken Sandwich

This Spicy Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich is fried to perfection and absolutely heavenly!
Prep Time20minutes 
Cook Time20minutes 
Total Time40minutes 
Servings4
Calories791

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breast sliced in half lengthwise you will have 4 thin breasts
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup flour
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Vegetable oil
  • 4 slices American cheese
  • 8 slices cooked bacon
  • 4 soft buns

Sriracha Mayo

  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 3 tablespoons sriracha
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar

Instructions

  • Place the 4 chicken breast in a medium bowl and add buttermilk. Marinade for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
  • In a small bowl whisk together flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, and salt.
  • Dredge chicken breasts in the flour mixture then back in the buttermilk and again in the flour mixture and let rest on a baking sheet.
  • Heat 4 cups oil in in dutch oven or heavy bottom pot to 350 degrees
  • Once oil is hot, add 2 chicken breasts and fry for about 6 minutes. Remove from pan and place on a cooling rack or plate with paper towel, and place sliced cheese on chicken. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
  • Assemble the sandwiches and enjoy!

For the Sriracha Mayo

  • In a small bowl add mayo, sriracha and sugar whisk until combined

Nutrition

Serving: 4ServingsCalories: 791kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 40gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 29gCholesterol: 103mgSodium: 1779mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10g