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This Spicy Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich will make you drool! The perfect combination of flavors hot, crispy chicken melted cheese, bacon and that oh so dreamy Sriracha Mayo. I promise this will be a regular on your menu!
INGREDIENTS
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breast (sliced in half lengthwise you will have 4 thin breasts )
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup flour
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Vegetable oil
- 4 slices American cheese
- 8 slices cooked bacon
- 4 soft buns
- Sriracha Mayo
- ½ cup mayo
- 3 tablespoons sriracha
- ½ teaspoon sugar
INSTRUCTIONS
- Place the 4 chicken breast in a medium bowl and add buttermilk. Marinade for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
- In a small bowl whisk together flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, and salt.
- Dredge chicken breasts in the flour mixture then back in the buttermilk and again in the flour mixture and let rest on a baking sheet.
- Heat 4 cups oil in in dutch oven or heavy bottom pot to 350 degrees
- Once oil is hot, add 2 chicken breasts and fry for about 6 minutes. Remove from pan and place on a cooling rack or plate with paper towel, and place sliced cheese on chicken. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
- Assemble the sandwiches and enjoy!
- For the Sriracha Mayo
- In a small bowl add mayo, sriracha and sugar whisk until combined