Spicy Chicken Sandwich: A Splendid Food
Have you ever thought that how a sandwich can fulfil all of your tasty priorities? In spicy chicken sandwich, the combination of garam masala, crispy chicken, and soft buns has made it a favourite among foodies around the world. Moreover, it consists of a balanced combination of heat, crunch, and softness. Therefore, this delicious creation has become not just a common menu item, but also a cultural phenomenon. In this article we will discuss its wonderful recipe.
Why it is so Popular?
Best spicy chicken sandwich has become a cultural icon, with fast food chains, gourmet restaurants, and home chefs, that are competing to create the perfect version.
Moreover, the 2019 “Chicken Sandwich War” between Popeyes and Chick-fil-A showed, just how passionate people are about the dish.
Furthermore, the long queues, and the sandwiches running out within hours, prove that the demand for the spicy chicken sandwich is unprecedented.
Important Ingredients
Making this sandwich at home, can be healthy food. Let’s discuss its ingredients that will contributes to make this sandwich:
To Marinate the Chicken
- 4 boneless chicken thighs (or chicken breasts, lightly coat for even thickness).
- 1 cup, butter milk.
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika.
- 1 teaspoon, garlic powder.
- 1 teaspoon, onion powder.
- 1 teaspoon, black pepper.
- 1 teaspoon, hot spices.
- 1 teaspoon, hot sauce.
- 1 teaspoon, salt.
- ½ teaspoon, black pepper powder for spicy chicken sandwich.
For Breading
- 1, ½ cups, flour.
- ½ tablespoon, corn starch.
- 2 tablespoon, smoky paprika.
- 1 teaspoon of hot garam masala.
- Garlic powder, 1 teaspoon.
- Onion powder, 1 teaspoon.
- ½ teaspoon, salt.
- ½ teaspoon, black pepper.
For Fry
Vegetable oil (such quantity that it fills 2-3 inch of fry pan).
Sauce
- ½ cup of mayonnaise.
- 2 tablespoons of hot sauce (such as Sriracha or Tabasco).
- 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika.
- 1 teaspoon of honey.
Sandwiches
- 4 brioche buns.
- 4 slices cheddar pepper jack cheese.
- Salad leaves.
- Pickle slices.
- Tomato slices.
Recipe
Marinate the Chicken
To marinate the chicken, first add butter milk, smoked paprika, garlic and onion powder, hot spices, hot sauce, salt and black pepper. Then, mix all ingredients well.
Next, dip chicken pieces in marinate and make sure they are fully dip in it. Then, cover the chicken. And place them in refrigerator, for at least 2 hours (for more taste place them for a night).
Prepare the Breading
Next, in a separate big bowl add, flour, smoky paprika, corn starch, garam masala, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and black peppers and mix.
Coat the Chicken
Remove the chicken from the marinade and lightly toss the excess mixture. Then, dip every piece in flour mixture, and push, for evenly coating of spicy chicken sandwich. Furthermore, to get crunchier flavours, again dip chicken in butter milk mixture and again pour in flour mixture.
Fry the Chicken
First, heat oil in a deep-frying pan or fryer to 350°F (175°C). Next, carefully place breaded chicken pieces in hot oil. Additionally, fry in batches so as not to crowd.
Moreover, fry for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Finally, remove chicken to a wire rack or paper towel to absorb excess oil.
Prepare the Sauce
Next step, in a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, hot sauce, smoked paprika and honey. Additionally, you can also increase the quantity of hot sauce, in case of spicier.
Make Spicy Chicken Sandwich
- First, lightly toast the brioche buns to improve flavour and texture.
- Next, apply sauce on both sides of buns.
- Then, place salad leaves on lower bun, next, place the fried chicken, cheese slices, pickles, and tomato slices.
- Final, place top bun and close.
Serve Tips
Next, serve the spicy chicken sandwich hot with fries, Cole slaw, or a fresh green salad. Further, you can add extra pickles or green chilies on it for extra spice.
Storage Tips
If you want to store sandwiches, for this, store the chicken separate. Additionally, separate the spicy chicken sandwich ingredients like buns, salad leaves and sauce, to maintain their freshness and taste.
Furthermore, fried chicken can be stored in an airtight container or in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Additionally, use oven for re-heat to maintain the crunch.
Moreover, keep all ingredients fresh and dry before assembling. In case for longer storage, place the chicken in the freezer, and defrost thoroughly before use.
Conclusion
Spicy crispy chicken sandwich is not only spicy and stands a part. It also provides the facility to store it. Therefore, this also make it easy to eat again. Moreover, with use of fresh ingredients, right methods of storage and by better re-heat, you can get the same taste, as you feel for first time eating. So, try this spicy grilled chicken sandwich, and make your day wonderful.