Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 4 brioche buns
- Pickles, sliced
- Lettuce, shredded
- Spicy Nashville hot sauce
Instructions
- Marinate chicken breasts in buttermilk for at least 1 hour.
- Mix flour, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
- Dredge marinated chicken in the seasoned flour, pressing gently to coat fully.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 8–10 minutes.
- Drain on paper towels and brush generously with Nashville hot sauce.
- Toast buns lightly. Assemble sandwiches with fried chicken, pickles, lettuce, and additional hot sauce if desired.
Notes
- You can adjust the spice level by modifying the amount of cayenne pepper.
- For extra crunch, double coat the chicken in seasoned flour.
- Serve immediately for the best crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
- Diet: Gluten, Spicy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 650 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg