Description
A deliciously crunchy Cajun chicken sandwich paired with zesty garlic aioli, perfect for a flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk (for marinating)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- A pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
- 4 burger buns (preferably brioche or potato rolls)
- Leafy green lettuce (such as romaine or butter lettuce)
- Slices of tomato
- Pickles (optional)
Instructions
- Begin by marinating the chicken. Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish and pour the buttermilk over them. Cover and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- While the chicken is marinating, prepare the garlic aioli by combining mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Whisk until smooth and refrigerate.
- Once marinated, remove the chicken and let excess buttermilk drip off. Mix flour, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. The oil is ready when it shimmers.
- Dredge each chicken breast in the seasoned flour mixture, shaking off any excess, and carefully lower into the hot oil. Fry for about 3-5 minutes on each side.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Now it’s time to assemble! Toast the burger buns, spread a generous amount of garlic aioli, add a crispy chicken breast, and layer with lettuce, tomato, and pickles.
Notes
Marinate the chicken for the best flavor and consider healthier options for ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg