Spicy Chicken Sandwich

Step 1

First, start by preparing the dry and wet mixes.

Step 2

In a shallow dish, combine the flour, Cajun seasoning, and salt. When dipping the chicken in the dry mix and shake off any excess.

Step 3

In a separate shallow dish, use a fork or whisk to beat together the eggs, hot sauce, and milk. When dipping the chicken into the egg mixture, letting the excess drip back into the dish.

Step 4

Use a spoon to combine the crackers, flour, and Cajun seasoning. When dipping the chicken into this mixture and pat gently to ensure the cracker mixture sticks to the chicken.

Step 5

In a heavy bottomed skillet or pan, heat about 2 inches of oil over low to medium heat (oil should reach 350 degrees F.). While the oil heats, prepare the chicken.

Step 6

Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper. Then follow a dry, wet, dry method of dipping the chicken beginning with the flour and Cajun seasoning mix and ending with the saltine cracker mix.

Step 7

Place the dipped chicken into the hot oil and cook for 7 to 8 minutes on each side until the chicken is golden brown and reaches an internal temperature of 165° on an instant read thermometer. Take care not to cook the chicken too quickly, otherwise, the outside will burn but the inside will be under cooked.

Step 8

While the chicken cooks, toast the buns and make the Cajun mayonnaise. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Cajun seasoning. Place the mayonnaise into the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Step 9

After the chicken cooks, place it on a wire rack to cool and assemble the sandwiches. Place 1 to 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise on the tops and bottoms of each bun. Add 1 to 2 slices of lettuce on the bottom bun, then add a piece of chicken. Finally, add the top bun, and serve with chips and a pickle.