Wendy’s spicy chicken sandwich is one of Wendy’s most popular food items. It is very spicy and many people like to order it just because of its spiciness. However, it’s not all about the heat. This sandwich is delicious and very flavorful. Let’s see what makes it special.

What Makes Wendy’s Spicy Chicken Sandwich Special

Wendy’s stands out with a number of spicy meal options, sauces, and condiments. It offers spicy fries and sandwiches that can keep your mouth on fire for a long time. While many people like hot fast food accompanied by spicy condiments, others look for possible ways to cool down the spiciness. 

The best part about Wendy’s spicy chicken sandwich is that they know how to bring balance between the flavors not to make it taste just spicy. It’s true that this sandwich tastes spicy, but the other ingredients added to it, make it taste delicious and well-balanced. 

What’s in Wendy’s Spicy Chicken Sandwich

Wendy’s spicy chicken sandwich consists of 4 layers. It includes a fluffy bun, mayo, spicy fried chicken filet, lettuce, and tomato. This combination creates an appetizing heat with a fantastic crispiness and flavor. 

Can I Make Wendy’s Spicy Chicken Sandwich at Home

If you wonder whether you can make this sandwich at home, the answer is Yes! Starting from the bun to the spicy chicken filet, you can make the Wendy’s chicken sandwich from scratch. 

But if you are after a quick recipe, then just skip the preparation of the bun. Take it from a grocery store along with the other ingredients you’ll need for this sandwich.  Here we’ll give you the easiest recipe for Wendy’s Spicy Chicken Sandwich. 

Ingredients:

1 hamburger bun

1 boneless, skinless chicken breast

Oil

1 slice of tomato

1 lettuce leaf

Mayonnaise

Dry Ingredients 

⅓ cup hot sauce

1 cup of all-purpose flour

1 tbsp of cayenne pepper

1 tsp salt

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp ground black pepper

½ tsp paprika

How to Make

1. Marinate the chicken breast in the hot sauce for at least 1 hour. 

2. Mix all the dry ingredients in a bowl. It’ll be your blend of breadcrumbs for the chicken.

3. Heat up the oil in a pan. 

4. Roll the chicken breast in the flour mixture. 

5. Fry chicken breast on both sides until brown. 

6. Drain off the excess oil from the filet. 

7. Arrange the sandwich: slice the bun into two, and spread some mayo at the button of the first slice. Put the chicken filet, the lettuce leaf, and the tomato on it. Sauce the top bun and put it over the tomato. That’s it.