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Cajun Crispy Chicken Sandwich with Garlic Aioli

Cajun Crispy Chicken Sandwich with Garlic Aioli Bliss

This Cajun Crispy Chicken Sandwich with Garlic Aioli is a flavorful meal elevating your lunch game with its zesty bite and crunchy texture.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Coating
  • 4 fillets Chicken Breast or boneless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup Buttermilk or yogurt/milk with vinegar
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch for extra crunch
  • 2 tbsp Cajun Seasoning store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tbsp Paprika smoked paprika adds smokiness
  • 1 tbsp Garlic Powder or fresh garlic for the aioli
  • to taste Salt & Black Pepper
  • for frying Vegetable Oil canola or peanut oil
For the Garlic Aioli
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced adjust to taste
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice or lime juice
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil or avocado oil
For Assembling the Sandwich
  • 4 buns Burger Buns whole-grain or gluten-free
  • to taste Lettuce fresh toppings
  • to taste Tomato Slices fresh toppings
  • to taste Pickles fresh toppings

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • Shallow bowl
  • deep skillet
  • Paper Towels
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Marinate the chicken with buttermilk and Cajun seasoning for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare the coating by mixing flour, cornstarch, Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Dredge marinated chicken in the flour mixture and set aside.
  4. Heat oil in a skillet and fry chicken fillets for 5 to 7 minutes each side until golden brown.
  5. Make the garlic aioli by whisking together mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  6. Assemble the sandwich by toasting buns, spreading aioli, and adding the crispy chicken and toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, keeping aioli separate.

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