Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 brioche buns, split
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
- 4 leaves green leaf lettuce
- 2 slices tomato
- 4–6 pickled jalapeño slices
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Pound chicken breasts to even ½-inch thickness. Season both sides generously with Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat ¼ inch vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering (350°F).
- Fry chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temp reaches 165°F. Drain on paper towels.
- Mix mayo and hot sauce in a small bowl.
- Toast buns lightly in the same skillet or toast them in a sandwich press.
- Assemble sandwiches: spread spicy mayo on both bun halves, add lettuce, tomato, chicken, and jalapeños.
Notes
- For extra-crispy chicken, double-coat: season, dip in beaten egg, then coat again in seasoning before frying.
- Make ahead: fry chicken up to 2 days in advance; reheat in a 400°F oven for 5–7 minutes.
- Vegetarian option: use thick-cut portobello mushrooms or chickpea patties with extra cajun seasoning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 542 Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1092mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 92mg
