Epic Buffalo Chicken Sandwich Recipe
This Epic Buffalo Chicken Sandwich features marinated and fried chicken breasts coated in a crispy spicy breading, dipped in a tangy buffalo sauce, and topped with creamy blue cheese sauce. The sandwich is assembled on toasted brioche buns with fresh spring mix, creating a perfect balance of heat, creaminess, and crunch for a delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 35 minutes (including minimum marinating time)
- Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
- 2 small boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved and pounded to ¼” thickness
- 2 cups buttermilk
- ¼ cup hot sauce (e.g., Frank’s Red Hot)
Breading
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup potato starch (or cornstarch as a substitute)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
Sauce
- 4 tbsp melted butter
- ¼ cup hot sauce
Blue Cheese Sauce
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 3 tbsp blue cheese crumbles
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried chives
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp sea salt
For Assembly
- 4 brioche burger buns
- Butter for toasting buns
- Spring mix or lettuce
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Combine buttermilk and hot sauce in a resealable bag. Add the halved and pounded chicken breasts, ensuring they are fully submerged. Seal the bag and refrigerate for 4 to 24 hours to allow the chicken to absorb the flavors and tenderize.
- Prepare the Blue Cheese Sauce: In a bowl, mix together sour cream, blue cheese crumbles, chopped fresh dill, minced garlic, lemon juice, dried chives, onion powder, black pepper, and sea salt. Stir until well combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Bread the Chicken: In a large bowl, whisk together all breading ingredients: all-purpose flour, potato starch, dried oregano, smoked paprika, sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Add a few tablespoons of buttermilk and toss with a fork to create small craggly pieces in the breading mixture, which adds extra crispiness. Coat each piece of marinated chicken thoroughly in the breading mixture and place on a plate. Let the breaded chicken rest for 15 minutes to help the coating adhere.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat 2 to 3 inches of oil in a heavy skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. The oil is ready when a pinch of breading sizzles upon contact. Fry the chicken pieces in batches for 3 to 4 minutes per side until they are golden brown and crispy. Use a wire rack to drain excess oil and keep the chicken crispy.
- Coat the Chicken in Sauce: In a bowl, mix melted butter and hot sauce to make the buffalo sauce. Dip each fried chicken piece into this sauce, coating it thoroughly.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Butter the brioche buns and toast them until golden. On the bottom bun, layer fresh spring mix or lettuce, followed by the buffalo chicken. Spoon the prepared blue cheese sauce on top of the chicken, then place the top bun. Serve immediately and enjoy the epic flavors.
Notes
- Marinating the chicken longer (up to 24 hours) improves flavor and tenderness.
- Potato starch or cornstarch in breading adds extra crispiness to the fried chicken.
- Use a wire rack to drain fried chicken to prevent sogginess from excess oil.
- Adjust the amount of cayenne and hot sauce to control the spice level.
- For extra flavor, you can add pickles or sliced onions to the sandwich if desired.
Keywords: Buffalo chicken sandwich, fried chicken sandwich, spicy chicken sandwich, blue cheese sauce sandwich, crispy chicken sandwich, buttermilk marinated chicken
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