Cajun Crispy Chicken Sandwich
This Cajun Crispy Chicken Sandwich features seasoned chicken breasts, crispy fried to perfection, served with a flavorful garlic aioli and fresh toppings.
Equipment
- Frying pan
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 pieces 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
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Garlic Aioli
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For Assembly
- 4 pieces brioche buns
- to taste leafy romaine lettuce
- to taste sliced tomatoes
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine buttermilk and Cajun seasoning. Add chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Remove chicken from marinade and coat in the flour mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- For the garlic aioli, mix mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
- Assemble the sandwiches by spreading garlic aioli on the brioche buns, adding fried chicken, lettuce, and sliced tomatoes.
Notes
You can adjust the level of spiciness by varying the amount of Cajun seasoning used.