Homemade Fried Chicken Recipes
Original recipe

Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich

Use the same quick-cooking cutlet format as the classic sandwich, but add heat to the marinade and crust.

Chicken safety: Keep raw chicken refrigerated, avoid cross-contamination, and verify at least 165°F / 73.9°C internally with a food thermometer. Deep frying uses very hot oil; follow suitable equipment safety guidance and do not leave frying unattended.
Serves
4
Prep
25 minutes
Cook
15–20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breast or boneless thigh cutlets
  • 1 cup / 240 mL buttermilk
  • 1 tbsp hot sauce
  • 1 1/4 cups / 150 g flour
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2–1 tsp cayenne
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 buns
  • 2 cups slaw
  • High-heat frying oil, as needed

Method

  1. Refrigerate chicken in buttermilk and hot sauce.
  2. Dredge in flour mixed with seasonings and rest briefly.
  3. Cook in suitable frying equipment until browned and 165°F / 73.9°C internally.
  4. Rest on a rack, then build sandwiches with slaw.