Description
Sink your teeth into this Crispy Buffalo Chicken Sandwich with Ranch Slaw, the ultimate quick dinner idea or lunch treat! With perfectly fried chicken smothered in spicy buffalo sauce, a cooling ranch slaw, and a pillowy brioche bun, this is one of those easy recipes you’ll come back to again and again. Great for game day meals, casual dinner ideas, or when you’re craving bold food with big flavor. It’s crispy, creamy, spicy, and utterly satisfying — a go-to for both comfort and indulgence.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup buffalo hot sauce
2 tablespoons butter
4 brioche buns
2 cups coleslaw mix
1/2 cup ranch dressing
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
Instructions
1. Pound chicken breasts to even thickness and soak in buttermilk for 30 minutes or overnight.
2. Mix flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
3. Remove chicken from buttermilk, coat in seasoned flour mixture, pressing to adhere.
4. Heat oil to 350°F and fry chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
5. Let fried chicken rest on a wire rack or paper towels.
6. Melt butter and mix with buffalo sauce. Toss chicken to coat.
7. Combine coleslaw mix, ranch dressing, and parsley in a bowl. Chill until ready to use.
8. Toast brioche buns if desired.
9. Spread ranch on the bottom bun, top with buffalo chicken, ranch slaw, and bun top.
10. Serve hot and enjoy immediately!
Notes
Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying to get the perfect crispy coating.
Let the chicken rest a few minutes after frying to lock in moisture.
Use a wire rack for cooling to prevent sogginess on the bottom.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sandwiches
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1350mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: buffalo chicken sandwich, crispy chicken, spicy sandwich, dinner ideas, quick lunch