Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Crispy fried chicken tossed in tangy buffalo sauce, served on a toasted bun with cooling ranch and fresh lettuce. A classic American comfort sandwich with bold, spicy flavor.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 685
- Protein
- 52g
Ingredients
- 2 6-oz boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
- ¾ cup buffalo wing sauce
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 whole brioche burger buns
- 4 tbsp ranch dressing
- 2 leaves crisp lettuce leaves
- 4 slices tomato slices
Instructions
- 1
Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound to 0.5-inch thickness using a meat mallet.
- 2
Combine flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl.
- 3
Heat oil in a 12-inch cast iron skillet to 350°F, measured with an instant-read thermometer.
- 4
Coat each chicken breast in the flour mixture, shaking off excess, then carefully place in hot oil.
- 5
Fry for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- 6
Transfer chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain briefly.
- 7
Melt butter in a small saucepan, add minced garlic, then stir in buffalo sauce and warm through for 1 minute.
- 8
Add hot fried chicken to the buffalo sauce and toss until fully coated.
- 9
Lightly toast the brioche buns cut-side down in the skillet for 1-2 minutes until golden.
- 10
Spread ranch dressing on the bottom bun, layer with lettuce and tomato, then top with buffalo chicken.
- 11
Close with the top bun and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- meat mallet
- shallow bowl
- 12-inch cast iron skillet
- instant-read thermometer
- paper towels
- small saucepan
- wooden spoon
- tongs
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