Ultimate Hot Chicken Sandwich Recipe with Homemade Blue Cheese Dill Sauce
Ultimate Crispy Louisiana Hot Chicken Sandwich Recipe with Homemade Blue Cheese Dill Sauce, Fried in Beef Tallow
Discover the secret to making the ultimate crispy Louisiana hot chicken sandwich. This recipe features a rich, tangy blue cheese and fresh dill sauce, three different dips, and chicken fried to perfection in beef tallow using a Hexclad pan. Dive into this step-by-step guide to recreate this crispy, juicy chicken sandwich that’s bursting with flavors!
There’s something profoundly satisfying about biting into a perfectly crispy, spicy chicken sandwich. The crunch, the tang, the kick of heat, and then the cool, creamy relief of a rich blue cheese sauce. Today, I want to share a recipe that’s close to my heart — one that involves a bit of a culinary journey, combining my love for classic Southern flavors with a twist from my own kitchen experiments.
The Inspiration Behind the Dish
This journey began with a viral video about pickling — yes, pickling. My pickle juice went viral, and as the views climbed, so did my desire to push the boundaries of how this tangy, spiced liquid could be used beyond the jar. This inspiration led me to experiment with one of my favorite comfort foods: the Louisiana hot chicken sandwich.
But I didn’t want just any hot chicken sandwich. I wanted it to tell a story of flavors, of unexpected twists that marry tradition with innovation. Thus, the blue cheese and dill sauce was born — a creamy, tangy sauce that not only complements the heat but elevates the entire experience.
Ultimate Crispy Louisiana Hot Chicken Sandwich Recipe with Homemade Blue Cheese Dill Sauce, Fried in Beef Tallow
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 large chicken breasts, sliced thinly and pounded
- 1 cup pickle juice buttermilk (1 cup milk + 1 tbsp white vinegar + 1/4 cup pickle juice)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Beef tallow, for frying
Homemade Blue Cheese and Dill Sauce
- 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
- 1/2 cup cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Hot Sauce Drench
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup Melinda's Ghost Pepper Wing Sauce or your favorite wing sauce
For Assembly
- 2-4 quality buns, toasted
- Lettuce, shredded
- Tomato slices
- Fermented Pickles slices, optional recipe in fermented section
Instructions
Pickle Juice Buttermilk Preparation
- The night before, I blend milk, vinegar, and my homemade pickle juice to create a tangy buttermilk. This isn’t just any marinade; it’s a nod to my pickling success, adding depth and character to the chicken.
Marinating the Chicken
- The chicken bathes overnight in this special buttermilk, soaking up all the flavors, ready to become the star of the sandwich.
Creating the Blue Cheese and Dill Sauce
- This sauce is where the magic happens. Each ingredient is chosen for a reason. The blue cheese for its boldness, the dill for its freshness, and lemon juice to cut through the richness, creating a perfect symphony to balance the heat of the chicken.
Dredging
- Each piece of chicken is dredged and fried in beef tallow to crispy perfection.
Frying in Beef Tallow
- Using a Hexclad pan ensures even cooking and that beautiful, golden crust that is so crucial for the perfect hot chicken sandwich.
Melinda's Wing Sauce Final Cook
- Add Butter to pan and melt
- Add Melinda's Wing Sauce
- Add Fermented Garlic Honey
- Add the Fried Chicken to The Sauce
Assembly and Enjoyment
- Toast Buns. I used Brioche
- The sandwich comes together on a toasted bun with layers of lettuce, tomato, and that incredible chicken. A generous drizzle of the blue cheese and dill sauce completes it. Each bite is a testament to tradition and innovation living harmoniously within one dish.
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Closing Thoughts:
This sandwich is more than just a meal; it’s a culinary adventure that started with a simple jar of pickles and evolved into a dish that speaks volumes of flavor, creativity, and the joy of cooking. It’s a testament to the fact that great things can come from unexpected places, and how traditional dishes can be transformed with a little imagination and a lot of love.
So, whether you’re a spice lover, a blue cheese enthusiast, or simply a foodie looking for your next kitchen adventure, give this recipe a try. Share it, savor it, and let it inspire you to think outside the jar.
