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Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

A crispy and juicy Buffalo Chicken Sandwich with a spicy-tangy flavor, perfect for any occasion and customizable to your taste.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Main Course, Sandwich
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced in half for 4 fillets
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons buffalo wing sauce (like Frank's)
  • 1.5 tablespoons milk (almond, skim, or buttermilk)
For the Breading
  • cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 1.5 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons paprika
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Cooking spray or a small drizzle of oil (for crisping)
For the Sauce & Topping
  • cup buffalo wing sauce (for brushing after cooking)
  • 1 cup coleslaw mix
  • 2-3 tablespoons light ranch dressing
  • Optional: crumbled blue cheese
For Assembly
  • 4 pieces hamburger buns (brioche, whole wheat, or your favorite style)
  • Extra light ranch or blue cheese dressing, if desired

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness so they cook evenly. Pat them completely dry with paper towels, then set aside on a cutting board.
  2. Set up a breading station: In one bowl, whisk the egg with 2 tablespoons of buffalo wing sauce and 1 tablespoon of the seasoned flour. In another bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the milk to the flour mixture and create small clumps.
Breading and Cooking the Chicken
  1. Dredge each chicken fillet in the seasoned flour, dip into the egg mixture, then coat again in the flour mixture. Let the coated chicken rest for 5 minutes.
  2. Cook the chicken: For air fryer, cook at 400°F for 14-18 minutes, flipping halfway. For oven, bake on a greased baking sheet at 400°F for 15 minutes, flip, then bake another 15-18 minutes. For skillet, heat oil over medium heat and cook chicken for 7-10 minutes per side.
  3. Brush each piece with buffalo sauce after cooking.
Make the Slaw
  1. In a small bowl, toss together coleslaw mix and light ranch dressing. For extra tang, add a sprinkle of blue cheese crumbles. Set aside.
Assemble the Sandwich
  1. Toast the buns if desired. Layer on the crispy chicken, spoon over buffalo sauce, and top with ranch slaw. Serve hot.

Notes

For gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend and buns. For dairy-free, use almond or oat milk and dairy-free ranch. To customize spiciness, adjust buffalo sauce to your liking.