Cajun Crispy Chicken Sandwich with Garlic Aioli: A Flavorful Twist
A delicious take on a classic chicken sandwich featuring Cajun spices and a creamy garlic aioli.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 hamburger buns
- 1 cup lettuce
- 1 tomato, sliced
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine buttermilk and Cajun seasoning. Add chicken and marinate for at least 1 hour.
- In another bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Remove chicken from the marinade, dredge in the flour mixture, and fry until golden brown and cooked through.
- For the aioli, mix mayonnaise and minced garlic in a small bowl.
- Assemble the sandwich with fried chicken, aioli, lettuce, and tomato on the buns.
Notes
- For extra crunch, double-dip the chicken in the buttermilk and flour.
- Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of Cajun seasoning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Cajun, crispy chicken, sandwich, garlic aioli, flavorful