Go Back

Jalapeño Honey Chicken Sandwich

Crispy fried chicken coated in a sweet and spicy jalapeño honey glaze, served on a toasted brioche bun with fresh toppings.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts halved into cutlets
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
Breading
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp baking powder
Jalapeño Honey Glaze
  • 0.5 cup honey
  • 2 jalapeños thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Sandwich Assembly
  • 4 brioche buns toasted
  • 4 leaves lettuce
  • 1 tomato sliced
  • 8 slices dill pickles
  • 4 tbsp mayonnaise

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Frying pan or deep skillet
  • Tongs
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Slice chicken breasts into thinner cutlets for even cooking.
  2. In a bowl mix buttermilk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  3. Add chicken to the marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  4. In another bowl combine flour, cornstarch, and baking powder.
  5. Remove chicken from marinade and coat thoroughly in the flour mixture.
  6. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
  7. Transfer fried chicken to a wire rack to drain excess oil.
  8. In a small saucepan melt butter, add jalapeños and cook briefly until fragrant.
  9. Stir in honey and vinegar and simmer until slightly thickened.
  10. Brush or drizzle the jalapeño honey glaze over the fried chicken.
  11. Spread mayonnaise on toasted brioche buns and layer lettuce, tomato, glazed chicken, and pickles.
  12. Top with the bun and serve immediately.

Notes

Adjust spice level by adding more or fewer jalapeños. For extra flavor, add a slice of pepper jack cheese or drizzle additional honey before serving.