Cajun Crispy Chicken Sandwich with Garlic Aioli
A delightful Cajun crispy chicken sandwich that combines the spice of Cajun seasoning with a creamy garlic aioli, all in a toasted brioche bun.
- Prep Time: 90 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 110 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- Oil for frying
- 4 brioche buns
- Lettuce
- Tomato slices
- Pickles
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Soak the chicken breasts in buttermilk for at least 1 hour to flavor and tenderize.
- Mix the Seasoned Flour: In a bowl, combine flour, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Heat the Oil: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Dredge the Chicken: Coat each chicken breast in the seasoned flour mixture.
- Fry the Chicken: Cook chicken until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Make the Garlic Aioli: Mix mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, and salt in a small bowl.
- Toast the Brioche Buns: Lightly toast buns until warm and slightly crispy.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Spread garlic aioli on the bottoms, layer with chicken, lettuce, tomato, and pickles, then top with the other halves.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy your flavorful sandwiches hot!
Notes
Soak chicken for longer for enhanced flavor. Use kitchen thermometer to check oil temperature at 350°F for frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 75mg