Description
Spicy-sweet jalapeño honey crispy chicken sandwich delivers an explosive flavor combination straight from Southern comfort cuisine. Crunchy breaded chicken, drizzled with zesty honey and jalapeño sauce, promises a mouthwatering experience that blends heat and sweetness in one irresistible bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Marinade:
- 1 pound (454 grams) chicken breasts or thighs, boneless, skinless, trimmed to about ½ inch thick
- ¾ cup (180 milliliters) buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
Breading Mixture:
- 1 cup (120 grams) flour
- 2 tablespoons (16 grams) cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 4 cups (960 milliliters) vegetable oil or peanut oil
Sandwich Components:
- 4 buns, optionally lightly toasted
- 6 tablespoons (90 milliliters) jalapeno honey
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) mayonnaise
Instructions
- Submerge chicken pieces in a robust marinade combining buttermilk, beaten egg, and robust Cajun seasoning for a minimum of 1 hour or preferably overnight to enhance flavor penetration.
- Extract each marinated chicken piece, allowing excess liquid to drain completely, then meticulously encase in a dynamic coating mixture composed of all-purpose flour, additional Cajun seasoning, cornstarch, and baking powder; position carefully on a wire cooling rack to ensure even distribution.
- Initiate oil heating in a substantial deep pot until temperature precisely reaches 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius); strategically introduce coated chicken pieces one at a time to minimize potential oil splatter.
- Execute frying process, rotating chicken periodically to achieve a uniform golden-brown exterior, approximately 4-5 minutes per side; immediately transfer finished pieces onto a fresh wire rack to facilitate excess oil drainage.
- Maintain optimal chicken temperature by positioning completed pieces in a pre-warmed oven set at 300 degrees Fahrenheit (150 degrees Celsius) while continuing the cooking sequence.
- Gently toast selected sandwich buns until edges acquire a delicate crisp, then generously spread mayonnaise across interior surfaces to create a moisture barrier.
- Carefully position crisp-fried chicken atop prepared bun base, concluding the assembly by lavishly drizzling spicy-sweet jalapeño honey over the protein before completing sandwich construction.
Notes
- Marinating magically transforms ordinary chicken into a flavor-packed sensation by infusing deep, zesty notes through buttermilk and cajun seasonings.
- Coating technique ensures an ultra-crispy exterior with strategic flour, cornstarch, and baking powder blend that creates irresistible textural crunch.
- Temperature control during frying guarantees golden-brown perfection, preventing soggy or burnt results by maintaining consistent 350F oil heat.
- Wire rack placement after frying allows excess oil to drip away, keeping chicken crispier and preventing unwanted greasiness on your sandwich.
- Jalapeno honey drizzle adds sweet-spicy excitement, transforming a classic chicken sandwich into a gourmet experience with balanced, vibrant flavors.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 590 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 1030 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg