Description
Culinary magic unfolds with this ultimate crispy buffalo chicken sandwich, where fiery buffalo sauce meets perfectly crisp chicken. Crunchy, spicy, and irresistibly delicious, you’ll savor each mouthwatering bite of this flavor-packed creation.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Protein:
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
Wet Ingredients and Marinade:
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Dry Ingredients and Seasonings:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Frying and Coating:
- 2 cups vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
Bread and Garnish:
- 4 hamburger buns
- Lettuce leaves
- Sliced pickles
Instructions
- Submerge chicken breasts in a zesty buttermilk and hot sauce bath for profound flavor infusion, refrigerating for minimum 1 hour to maximize taste penetration.
- Craft a robust seasoning blend by thoroughly combining flour with aromatic spices like garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and cayenne for complex flavor profile.
- Ignite vegetable oil in a deep skillet, bringing temperature precisely to 350°F, creating an optimal frying environment for golden, crisp exterior.
- Extract chicken from marinade, allowing excess liquid to cascade off, then meticulously coat each piece in seasoned flour mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Gently lower coated chicken into sizzling oil, creating a harmonious dance of golden-brown transformation. Fry approximately 5-6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F, guaranteeing juicy, fully cooked meat.
- Whisk buffalo sauce with creamy mayonnaise and tangy Dijon mustard, creating a velvety, zesty condiment that elevates the sandwich’s flavor complexity.
- Layer toasted bun with generous sauce application, crown with crisp chicken breast, then embellish with crisp lettuce and pickle slices for textural contrast. Serve immediately while maintaining optimal crispness and temperature.
Notes
- Marinate chicken overnight for maximum flavor absorption and tenderness.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches safe internal temperature without overcooking.
- Toast buns lightly for extra crunch and prevent sogginess from sauce.
- Swap buttermilk with dairy-free alternatives like almond milk and apple cider vinegar for lactose-intolerant or vegan diets.
- Prep Time: 1 hour (or overnight)
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 760
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1500 mg
- Fat: 44 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg