Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Dijon Mayo Brined Crispy Chicken Sandwich. Juicy chicken cutlets marinated in a flavorful mayo-Dijon mixture, coated in a crispy breading, and served on a toasted brioche bun with fresh toppings.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (halved horizontally to make 4 cutlets)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Breading:
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Other:
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 4 brioche buns
- Shredded lettuce
- Sliced pickles
- Extra Dijon mayo for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Mix mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken in mixture, refrigerate 2 hours.
- Prepare the Breading: Add buttermilk to marinated chicken. Mix flour, cornstarch, baking powder in a bowl.
- Fry the Chicken: Dredge chicken in flour mixture, fry in oil until golden and cooked through.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Toast brioche buns, spread with Dijon mayo. Fill with fried chicken, lettuce, and pickles. Serve hot.
Notes
- The mayo-Dijon brine keeps the chicken juicy and flavorful.
- Add hot sauce to the mayo for a spicy kick.
- Leftover chicken stays crispy when reheated in the oven or air fryer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
