Swicy Chicken Sandwich

Name: Swicy Chicken Sandwich
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, halved, pounded thin; 1 cup buttermilk; 2 tbsp hot sauce; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp garlic powder; 4 cups vegetable oil (for frying); 1/2 cup honey; 1 tsp red pepper flakes; 4 brioche buns, toasted; 1/2 cup pickled jalapenos; 1/4 cup mayonnaise

Crispy fried chicken glazed in hot honey and piled with pickled jalapenos, the sweet-spicy "swicy" combo driving 2026s biggest sandwich trend.

35 minMediumServes 4580 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 chicken breasts, halved, pounded thin
1 cup buttermilk
2 tbsp hot sauce
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
4 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
1/2 cup honey
1 tsp red pepper flakes
4 brioche buns, toasted
1/2 cup pickled jalapenos
1/4 cup mayonnaise

Instructions

1

In a bowl, combine 4 pounded thin chicken breasts, halved with 1 cup buttermilk and 2 tbsp hot sauce. Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 20 minutes.
2

In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 2 tsp smoked paprika, and 1 tsp garlic powder.
3

Lift the chicken from the marinade, letting the excess drip off, then dredge in the flour mixture, pressing to coat well.
4

Heat 4 cups vegetable oil (for frying) in a deep skillet to 350F. Fry the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165F. Drain on a wire rack.
5

Warm 1/2 cup honey with 1 tsp red pepper flakes in a small saucepan over low heat until it just starts to bubble, then remove from the heat.
6

Dip the fried chicken in the hot honey to coat completely.
7

Spread 1/4 cup mayonnaise on 4 toasted brioche buns and build each sandwich with the chicken and 1/2 cup pickled jalapenos.

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Questions

How hot should the oil be for Swicy Chicken Sandwich?

For Swicy Chicken Sandwich, the frying oil is held at 350 F (about 175 C) in step 4. Hotter scorches the outside before the inside cooks, and cooler turns it greasy. The target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 4. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

How long should Swicy Chicken Sandwich marinate?

Step 1 reads: "Cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 20 minutes." Follow the time in step 1. Shorter still seasons the surface. Much longer is not better with acidic marinades, which turn the outside of meat or fish mushy.

Is there a substitute for buttermilk in Swicy Chicken Sandwich?

The entry for Swicy Chicken Sandwich calls for 1 cup buttermilk. In its place: Stir a tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar into a cup of milk and let it stand five minutes. Plain yogurt thinned with milk also works.

Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts in Swicy Chicken Sandwich?

Yes. Boneless thighs at the same weight are more forgiving and stay juicier. Give them two to four minutes longer; they are at their best around 175 F rather than 165 F. As written, the entry for Swicy Chicken Sandwich uses 4 chicken breasts, halved, pounded thin.

How do I store and reheat Swicy Chicken Sandwich?

Refrigerate what is left of Swicy Chicken Sandwich within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

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