Best 6 Fried Chicken Sandwich With Spicy Mayonnaise Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey into the realm of fried chicken sandwiches, where crispy coatings embrace succulent poultry, and spicy mayonnaise adds a fiery kick. Discover the secrets behind the perfect balance of flavors and textures in this comprehensive guide to fried chicken sandwiches. From selecting the ideal cuts of chicken to mastering the art of frying, and creating a tantalizing spicy mayonnaise, this article provides step-by-step instructions and invaluable tips to elevate your sandwich-making skills. Whether you prefer a classic buttermilk marinade or a flavorful dry rub, we've got you covered. Delve into the world of condiments, exploring various recipes for spicy mayonnaise, each offering a unique blend of heat and tang.

Unleash your inner chef and embark on a culinary adventure, crafting a fried chicken sandwich that will leave a lasting impression on your palate. With detailed instructions, helpful variations, and a treasure trove of expert insights, this article equips you to create a sandwich that strikes the perfect balance between crispy, juicy, and downright delicious. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and get ready to embark on a flavorful expedition into the world of fried chicken sandwiches.

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FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH WITH SLAW AND SPICY MAYO



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Categories     Sandwich     Chicken     Fry     Deep-Fry     Cabbage     Jalapeño     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Spicy mayo and slaw:
1 garlic clove, finely grated
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Louisiana-style hot pepper sauce
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
4 cups thinly sliced cabbage
1/2 cup bread-and-butter pickle slices, plus 1/4 cup pickle juice
Fried chicken and assembly:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt plus more
1 cup buttermilk
2 8-ounces skinless, boneless chicken breasts, halved crosswise
Peanut or vegetable oil (for frying)
4 white sandwich rolls
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
Special Equipment
A deep-fry thermometer

Steps:

  • For spicy mayo and slaw:
  • Mix garlic, mayonnaise, and hot pepper sauce in a small bowl; cover and chill. Toss onion, jalapeño, cabbage, pickles, and pickle juice in a large bowl to combine; cover and chill.
  • For fried chicken and assembly:
  • Whisk flour, pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a shallow bowl. Pour buttermilk into another shallow bowl. Working with 1 piece at a time, dredge chicken in flour mixture, shaking off excess. Dip in buttermilk, allowing excess to drip back into bowl. Dredge again in flour mixture, shaking off excess.
  • Pour oil into a large heavy skillet to a depth of 1/2". Prop deepfry thermometer in oil so bulb is submerged. Heat over medium heat until thermometer registers 350°F.
  • Fry chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a wire rack set inside a baking sheet; season with salt. Spread cut sides of rolls with butter. Heat another large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, cook rolls buttered side down until browned and crisp, about 1 minute.
  • Spread with spicy mayo. Build sandwiches with rolls, chicken, and cabbage slaw.

FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICHES WITH TANGY COLESLAW AND SPICY MAYO



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Sometimes you just need a fried chicken sandwich and this one will not disappoint. The chicken is moist and tender from the yogurt marinade and gets a little punch of heat from a spicy mayo. Everything is cooled down by the tangy, crunchy coleslaw. There's no need to venture away from home to satisfy that chicken sandwich craving!

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1 cup finely shredded green cabbage
1 cup finely shredded red cabbage
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon hot sauce, plus more to taste (up to 3 tablespoons total)
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
2 cloves garlic, grated
Kosher salt
4 boneless, skinless thin-cut chicken cutlets, each about 1/4-inch thick
Vegetable or canola oil, for frying
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 brioche burger buns, split
2 vine-ripened or heirloom tomatoes, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • For the tangy slaw: Whisk together the vinegar, sugar, celery salt and pepper in a small bowl until combined. Stir in the mayo until incorporated. Add the scallions and green and red cabbage and toss to coat. Set aside, or refrigerate for up to 4 hours in advance.
  • For the spicy mayo: Whisk together the mayonnaise and hot sauce in a small bowl. Taste and add more hot sauce depending on how spicy you like it. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • For the fried chicken: Mix the yogurt, 1 teaspoon of the paprika, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a large bowl. Add the chicken cutlets and coat evenly. Let the chicken sit in the marinade for about 15 minutes at room temperature or up to 2 hours refrigerated.
  • Once the chicken has marinated, pour about 2 inches of oil in a deep 10-inch cast-iron skillet and place over medium-high until it registers 350 degrees F on a deep-fry thermometer. Line a sheet pan with paper towels.
  • While the oil heats, whisk together the flour, onion powder, remaining 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the black pepper in a small shallow dish. Remove the cutlets from the yogurt, allowing any excess yogurt to drip off, and dredge the cutlets in the flour mixture.
  • Carefully add the dredged chicken to the hot oil and fry until the chicken is deeply golden brown on both sides and cooked through, 7 to 8 minutes, flipping the cutlet about halfway through the cooking time. Drain on the paper towels and immediately sprinkle the chicken with more salt to taste.
  • Toast the burger buns until golden brown. Spread 1 tablespoon of the mayo over the top and bottom of each bun. Place a piece of fried chicken on each bottom bun, top that with slices of tomato and some slaw and cover with the top buns. Serve immediately.

SPICY FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 2 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon hot sauce
2 cups thinly sliced red cabbage
1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves
1 jalapeno, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons pickle juice
Vegetable oil, for frying
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup buttermilk
Two 6-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to uniform thickness
2 sandwich rolls
1/4 cup bread-and-butter pickles
Honey, for drizzling

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and hot sauce. In another bowl, toss the cabbage, parsley and jalapeno with the pickle juice.
  • Heat 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a large cast-iron skillet to 350 degrees F.
  • In a shallow dish, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, pepper, cayenne and salt. Pour the buttermilk into another shallow dish. Working with one piece at a time, dredge the chicken in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Dip in the buttermilk and allow the excess to drip off. Dredge again in the flour mixture.
  • Fry the chicken until golden and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Spread the bottom of each sandwich roll with the spicy mayo mixture. Layer on the pickles and fried chicken. Drizzle with honey, then top with some slaw and the sandwich roll tops.

COPYCAT FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH



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After trying all the major fast-food chains' chicken sandwiches, I decided to come up with my own fried chicken sandwich. I know everyone says theirs is better than the original, but mine really is. -Ralph Jones, San Diego, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
3/4 cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
2 large eggs, beaten
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon each onion powder and paprika
2 teaspoons pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup canola oil
6 brioche hamburger buns, split
Optional: Shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, pickle slices, onion slices, mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Cut each chicken breast horizontally in half; place in a large bowl. Add buttermilk and hot sauce; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, 8 hours or overnight. , Preheat air fryer to 400°. Stir eggs into chicken mixture. In a shallow dish, whisk flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, pepper and salt. Remove chicken from buttermilk mixture. Dredge chicken in flour mixture, firmly patting to help coating adhere. Repeat, dipping chicken again in buttermilk mixture and then dredging in flour mixture., Place chicken on a wire rack over a baking sheet. Refrigerate, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Using a pastry brush, lightly dab both sides of chicken with oil until no dry breading remains. , In batches, arrange chicken in a single layer in greased air fryer. Cook until a thermometer reads 165° and coating is golden brown and crispy, 7-8 minutes on each side. Remove chicken; keep warm. Toast buns in air fryer until golden brown, 2-3 minutes. Top bun bottoms with chicken. If desired, serve with optional toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Fat 17g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 136mg cholesterol, Sodium 777mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICHES WITH SLAW AND SPICY MAYO



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Make and share this Fried Chicken Sandwiches With Slaw and Spicy Mayo recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 garlic clove, finely grated
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon hot sauce (sriracha)
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 jalapeno, thinly sliced
4 cups thinly sliced cabbage
1/2 cup bread and butter pickles, slices
1/4 cup pickle juice (or more to taste)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 dash cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup buttermilk
2 (8 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved crosswise
peanut oil or vegetable oil (for frying)
4 baguette, rolls or 4 hoagie rolls
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature

Steps:

  • Prepare spicy mayo: Mix garlic, mayonnaise and hot sauce in a small bowl. Cover and chill.
  • Prepare slaw: Toss onion, jalapeno, cabbage, pickles and pickle juice in a large bowl to combine. (additional juice may be added if the mixture seems too dry.) Cover and chill.
  • Prepare fried chicken: Whisk flour with black and cayenne peppers and salt in a shallow bowl. Pour buttermilk into another shallow bowl. Working with 1 piece at a time, dredge chicken in flour mixture, shaking off excess. Dip in buttermilk, allowing excess to drip back into bowl. Dredge again in flour mixture, shaking off excess.
  • Pour oil into a large heavy skillet to depth of 1/2 inch. Heat oil to 350 degrees.
  • Fry chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to wire rack set inside a baking dish; season with salt.
  • Assemble sandwiches: Spread cut sides of rolls with butter. Heat buttered sides in hot pan until browned and crisp, about 1 minute. Spread with spicy mayo. Build sandwiches with rolls, chicken and cabbage slaw.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 712.9, Fat 21.8, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 97.9, Sodium 1101.5, Carbohydrate 89.7, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 14.2, Protein 38.4

FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH WITH SPICY MAYONNAISE



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"Fried," "Chicken" and "Sandwich": three alluring enough words on their own; together, they promise pure, unbridled pleasure.

Provided by Nigella Lawson

Categories     HarperCollins     Sandwich     Fry     Chicken     Spring     Fall     Summer     Winter     Dairy     Tree Nut Free     Lunch     Dinner

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 16

5 tablespoons kefir, buttermilk or plain yogurt
½ teaspoon hot smoked paprika, plus ¼ teaspoon for flour, below
1 teaspoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon maple syrup
1 fat clove of garlic
1 small skinless, boneless chicken thigh
4-5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Sunflower oil for frying, approx. 6 cups for a 9-inch saucepan, more for a wok
For assembling
¼ cup garlic mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Chili Crisp oil or other chili sauce
¼ teaspoon honey
1 burger bun or 2 slices of white bread
A few leaves of iceberg lettuce, shredded
Kimchi or pickles of your choice

Steps:

  • Pour the kefir, or buttermilk, or yogurt into a small dish and stir in the ½ teaspoon of hot smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon of salt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and maple syrup. Peel the garlic and mince or grate it in, too. Give a good stir, then add the chicken thigh and turn it in the marinade to make sure it's well coated. Cover the dish, then leave for at least 4 hours or up to 2 days in the fridge. (If you simply cannot wait that long, leave the chicken in its marinade out on the kitchen countertop for 20-40 minutes.)
  • Take the chicken, in its marinade, out of the fridge in good time to get to room temperature before you start to cook it.
  • Mix the flour with the remaining ¼ teaspoon each of hot smoked paprika and salt in a shallow dish. Lift the chicken out of the marinade, but don't try and shake it off. Dredge both sides of the chicken in the seasoned flour, then dip briefly back into the marinade and dredge again. This double-dredging is essential to get a thick, shaggy coating. You can leave the coated chicken in the flour dish until you fry.
  • Mix the garlic mayonnaise with the Chili Crisp oil and honey, and spread both pieces of a split burger bun (or a couple of slices of bread) with it. Put a plate lined with paper towels by (but not dangerously near) the stove, if you want to get rid of any excess fat once the chicken's cooked.
  • Pour enough oil into your chosen pan to come about 1½ inches up the sides. Heat until a small piece of bread becomes golden and crisp almost instantly; if you want to be precise, and have a food thermometer, then you want the fat to be at 375ºF when the chicken goes in (and about 350ºF as it cooks).
  • Using tongs, gently lower the chicken thigh into the hot oil, and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, by which time the coating should be deep gold and very crisp and the chicken completely cooked through. Remove to the waiting paper-lined plate, remembering to take the pan of oil off the heat, and leave to stand for a couple of minutes while you shred some iceberg lettuce and get out your pickles. Put a handful of shredded lettuce on top of the mayo on the bottom slice, top with the fried chicken, add kimchi, pink-pickled onions and any other pickles you want. Scatter with a bit more lettuce and squidge on the top of the bun or second slice of bread. Go in cautiously: I have more than once burned my mouth.

Tips:

  • Use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pot for frying the chicken. This will help to evenly distribute and retain heat, resulting in crispy and evenly cooked chicken.
  • For the best results, use fresh, boneless, skinless chicken breasts. If using frozen chicken, make sure to thaw it thoroughly before cooking.
  • To make sure the chicken is cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check that it has reached an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • For a crispy coating, double-coat the chicken in the flour mixture. This will help to create a barrier between the chicken and the hot oil, preventing the chicken from becoming soggy.
  • To make the spicy mayonnaise, simply combine mayonnaise, Sriracha sauce, and cayenne pepper to taste. You can also add other spices, such as garlic powder or onion powder, to taste.
  • For a healthier version of this sandwich, you can bake the chicken instead of frying it. Simply preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake the chicken for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.

Conclusion:

This fried chicken sandwich with spicy mayonnaise is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. The crispy chicken, spicy mayonnaise, and soft bun come together to create a flavor combination that is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying sandwich, give this recipe a try!

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