Popeyes Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich with Spicy Mayo
A mouthwatering buttermilk fried chicken sandwich with a zesty spicy mayo, perfect for lunch or casual dinner.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 74 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup flour
- ½ cup corn starch
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ cup mayo
- 1 tsp hot sauce
- 1 tsp cajun seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Marinate chicken breasts in buttermilk and season with paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, corn starch, and spices for the breading.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large skillet.
- Dredge marinated chicken breasts in the flour mixture, ensuring they are well coated.
- Fry the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- For the spicy mayo, mix mayo, hot sauce, paprika, cajun seasoning, and garlic powder together.
- Assemble the sandwich by placing the fried chicken on a bun and topping with spicy mayo.
Notes
For an extra crunchy texture, consider double dipping the chicken in the breading.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg