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Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich SWICY

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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 9 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • Chicken
  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb / 450 g), sliced into 4 cutlets
  • 1 cup 240 ml / 245 g buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
Crispy Coating
  • 1½ cups 190 g all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup 60 g cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • Vegetable or peanut oil for frying
Hot Honey
  • ⅓ cup 110 g honey
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
For Serving
  • 4 brioche buns
  • 2 tablespoons butter softened
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 8 dill pickle slices
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Marinate the chicken in buttermilk, salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Mix the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne. Coat each chicken cutlet thoroughly.
  3. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry the chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  4. Warm together the honey, hot sauce, red pepper flakes, butter, and apple cider vinegar for 2–3 minutes.
  5. Butter and toast the brioche buns until lightly golden.
  6. Spread mayonnaise on the buns, add lettuce, fried chicken, hot honey, pickles, and the top bun. Serve immediately.

Notes

If you're craving a sandwich that's crispy, juicy, sweet, and spicy all at once, this Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich SWICY is hard to beat. Every layer has a purpose—from the crunchy seasoned coating to the buttery brioche bun and that sticky drizzle of hot honey that ties everything together.
I've made this recipe for everything from casual family dinners to game-day gatherings, and it's always one of the first things to disappear. Don't be surprised if someone asks for the recipe before they've even finished eating.
Save it for your next sandwich night, print it for your recipe binder, or bookmark it for those weekends when only a crispy homemade chicken sandwich will do. Once you try it, it'll earn a regular spot on your menu.