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Crispy Buffalo Chicken Sandwich with ranch slaw on a wooden table

Crispy Buffalo Chicken Sandwich with Ranch Slaw

This crispy buffalo chicken sandwich, paired with creamy ranch slaw, is the perfect remedy for any culinary mishap, providing a bold, comforting taste that you'll crave.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Sandwich
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Marinade
  • 2 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon salt to season chicken
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust for spice preference
Breading and Frying
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cornstarch for extra crunch
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup buffalo sauce
Buns and Slaw
  • 4 pieces brioche buns essential for flavor and texture
  • 1 cup green cabbage, shredded
  • 1 cup purple cabbage, shredded
  • ½ cup carrots, julienned
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Method
 

Marinate Chicken
  1. In a bowl, mix buttermilk, salt, and cayenne pepper. Add chicken and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
Make Ranch Slaw
  1. Whisk mayo, sour cream, lemon juice, vinegar, parsley, dill, salt, and pepper. Toss in cabbage and carrots. Chill.
Prepare Dredge
  1. Mix flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne in a bowl. Dredge marinated chicken.
Fry Chicken
  1. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken until golden brown and internal temp reaches 165°F. Let rest on wire rack.
Sauce Chicken
  1. Toss or brush hot chicken with buffalo sauce.
Assemble Sandwich
  1. Toast buns. Add buffalo chicken, top with ranch slaw, and serve immediately.

Notes

Don't crowd the fryer when frying chicken, let it rest on a wire rack, and respect the cornstarch for that extra crunch. This sandwich can heal mistakes and brings joy to any gathering.