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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
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting time 2 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Asian, Fusion, korean
Servings 4
Calories 650 kcal

Ingredients
  

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.
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