Cajun Crispy Chicken Sandwich with Garlic Aioli: Easy & Flavorful
A delicious and easy recipe for a Cajun crispy chicken sandwich topped with homemade garlic aioli.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Sandwiches
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free option available
Ingredients
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- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 burger buns
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 large tomato, sliced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken breasts in buttermilk for at least 1 hour.
- In a bowl, combine flour, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Preheat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Dredge the marinated chicken in the seasoned flour and fry until golden brown and cooked through.
- In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, minced garlic, and lemon juice to make garlic aioli.
- Toast the burger buns and assemble the sandwiches with crispy chicken, lettuce, tomato, and garlic aioli.
Notes
- For extra crunch, double dip the chicken in buttermilk and flour.
- Let the fried chicken rest on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg