Cajun Crispy Chicken Sandwich with Garlic Aioli
A mouthwatering Cajun chicken sandwich topped with creamy garlic aioli, fresh veggies, and served on a toasted bun.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 4 sandwich buns
- Lettuce leaves
- Tomato slices
- Pickles (optional)
- For Garlic Aioli:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in buttermilk for at least an hour.
- Combine flour, Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Coat each chicken piece in the seasoned flour mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Fry the chicken until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Mix mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl to make the garlic aioli.
- Toast the sandwich buns until crisp.
- Assemble the sandwich with chicken, lettuce, tomato, and pickles.
- Spread garlic aioli on the top bun and serve immediately.
Notes
For less grease, let the fried chicken drain on paper towels and consider using an air fryer as a healthier option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 930mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 33g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 105mg