Description
A delightful dish combining juicy chicken, bold flavors, and creamy garlic aioli, perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 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
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 brioche buns
- Leafy romaine lettuce
- Sliced tomatoes
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the buttermilk and Cajun seasoning. Add the chicken breasts, cover, and let them marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- In a separate bowl, mix the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat (about 350°F).
- Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, allowing the excess to drip off. Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coating.
- Carefully place the chicken in the hot oil and fry for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- While the chicken is frying, prepare the garlic aioli by mixing mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Once the chicken is cooked, drain it on paper towels and let it rest for a few minutes.
- To assemble, spread garlic aioli on the bottom half of each brioche bun, add lettuce, a slice of tomato, and the crispy chicken. Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate overnight. Ensure the oil is hot enough before adding the chicken to achieve a crispy texture. Do not overcrowd the skillet when frying.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg