This Crispy Honey Butter Chicken Sandwich is inspired by my viral Crispy Honey Butter Chicken recipe, which has reached over 30 million views across all platforms. Imagine tender, juicy chicken coated in a perfectly crispy crust, tossed in a glossy honey butter glaze, and tucked into soft brioche buns with tangy pickles and burger sauce. It’s the ultimate indulgent sandwich that’s spicy, sweet, and ridiculously satisfying.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Inspired by a viral favorite: This sandwich builds on the beloved honey butter chicken recipe that went viral for good reason.

• Crispy, juicy perfection: Buttermilk-brined chicken stays tender inside with a crunchy golden crust.

• The sauce: A buttery, garlicky honey-chili glaze that’s sweet, spicy, and savory all at once.

• Restaurant-style results at home: Everything comes together easily, from marination to frying to assembling the sandwich.

Ingredients

For the Chicken Marinade

• 600g chicken breast, sliced into sandwich-sized fillets

• 300ml buttermilk

• ¼ cup pickle juice

• 1 tbsp sriracha or hot sauce

• 3 tsp paprika

• 2 tsp white pepper

• 2 tsp garlic powder

• 2 tsp salt

• 1 egg

For the Coating

• ¼ cup all-purpose flour

• ¼ cup rice flour

• ¼ cup corn flour

• 3 tsp paprika

• 2 tsp white pepper

• 2 tsp garlic powder

• 2 tsp salt

• 1 tbsp buttermilk from the marinade (to create a crumble-style coating)

• Oil for frying

For the Honey Butter Sauce

• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

• 1 tbsp butter (for sautéing garlic)

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• 3 tbsp tomato ketchup

• 1 tbsp chili flakes

• 1 tbsp butter (additional)

• 2 tbsp honey (adjust to taste)

• ¼ cup water

For Assembling

• 4 brioche buns

• Pickles, to taste

• American burger sauce (or mayo + ketchup + mustard mix)

Instructions

Step 1: Marinate the Chicken

• In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, pickle juice, sriracha, paprika, white pepper, garlic powder, salt, and egg.

• Add chicken fillets, mix well, and marinate for at least 2 hours (or overnight for best results).

Step 2: Prepare the Coating

• In a shallow bowl, mix flour, rice flour, corn flour, paprika, white pepper, garlic powder, and salt.

• Add 1 tbsp of buttermilk from the marinade and gently mix with your fingers to create a crumbly coating texture.

• Dredge each piece of marinated chicken in the coating mixture, pressing firmly to help the crumbs stick.

Step 3: Fry the Chicken

• Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat (around 170–180°C).

• Fry chicken in batches for 5–6 minutes per side, until golden and crispy.

• Transfer to a wire rack to drain excess oil.

Step 4: Make the Honey Butter Sauce

• In a small saucepan, melt 1 tbsp butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.

• Add soy sauce, sesame oil, ketchup, chili flakes, honey, and water.

• Simmer for 2–3 minutes, then whisk in 1 tbsp more butter to finish.

Step 5: Assemble the Sandwiches

• Toast your brioche buns lightly for a golden, buttery finish.

• Spread a layer of American burger sauce on the bottom bun, then add pickle slices.

• Toss the fried chicken pieces in the honey butter sauce until evenly coated.

• Place the saucy chicken on the buns, top with more pickles if you like, and cover with the top bun.

• Serve immediately while warm and crispy.

Crispy Honey Butter Chicken Sandwich

Imagine tender, juicy chicken coated in a perfectly crispy crust, tossed in a glossy honey butter glaze, and tucked into soft brioche buns with tangy pickles and burger sauce.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Resting time 2 hours hrs

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Asian, Fusion, korean

Servings 4

Calories 650 kcal

Ingredients

  

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For the Chicken Marinade

• 600 g chicken breast sliced into sandwich-sized fillets
• 300 ml buttermilk
• ¼ cup pickle juice
• 1 tbsp sriracha or hot sauce
• 3 tsp paprika
• 2 tsp white pepper
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 egg

For the Coating

• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup rice flour
• ¼ cup corn flour
• 3 tsp paprika
• 2 tsp white pepper
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp buttermilk from the marinade to create a crumble-style coating
• Oil for frying

For the Honey Butter Sauce

• 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
• 1 tbsp butter for sautéing garlic
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 3 tbsp tomato ketchup
• 1 tbsp chili flakes
• 1 tbsp butter additional
• 2 tbsp honey adjust to taste
• ¼ cup water

For Assembling

• 4 brioche buns
• Pickles to taste
• American burger sauce or mayo + ketchup + mustard mix

Instructions

 

• In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, pickle juice, sriracha, paprika, white pepper, garlic powder, salt, and egg.
• Add chicken fillets, mix well, and marinate for at least 2 hours (or overnight for best results).
• In a shallow bowl, mix flour, rice flour, corn flour, paprika, white pepper, garlic powder, and salt.
• Add 1 tbsp of buttermilk from the marinade and gently mix with your fingers to create a crumbly coating texture.
• Dredge each piece of marinated chicken in the coating mixture, pressing firmly to help the crumbs stick.
• Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat (around 170–180°C).
• Fry chicken in batches for 5–6 minutes per side, until golden and crispy.
• Transfer to a wire rack to drain excess oil.
• In a small saucepan, melt 1 tbsp butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
• Add soy sauce, sesame oil, ketchup, chili flakes, honey, and water.
• Simmer for 2–3 minutes, then whisk in 1 tbsp more butter to finish.
• Toast your brioche buns lightly for a golden, buttery finish.
• Spread a layer of American burger sauce on the bottom bun, then add pickle slices.
• Toss the fried chicken pieces in the honey butter sauce until evenly coated.
• Place the saucy chicken on the buns, top with more pickles if you like, and cover with the top bun.
• Serve immediately while warm and crispy.

Nutrition

Calories: 650kcal

Keyword buttemilk burger, crispy chicken burger, crispy honey butter chicken, viral recipes

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. Can I bake or air fry the chicken instead of deep frying?
Yes! Air fry at 190°C for 12–14 minutes, flipping halfway, or bake at 200°C for 20–25 minutes until golden and cooked through.

Q. What can I use instead of pickle juice in the marinade?
You can use a mix of lemon juice and vinegar for a similar tangy flavor.

Q. How can I make it less spicy?
Reduce the chili flakes and use regular ketchup instead of spicy sauce, the honey butter glaze still keeps it flavorful.

Q. What’s the best bun to use?
Brioche buns work best for their softness and slight sweetness, but potato rolls or milk buns are great alternatives.