Crispy Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches

This recipe makes deliciously tender and juicy fried chicken sandwiches with a bit of heat from Buffalo sauce in every bite.

Buffalo chicken sandwiches with lettuce, tomato, and ketchup
Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 50 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 sandwiches
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 3 (8 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

  • cup buttermilk

  • 1 tablespoon Buffalo sauce

  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ¼ cup canola oil, or as needed

  • 6 hamburger buns

  • 2 tablespoons Buffalo sauce, or to taste

  • ½ cup sliced pickles

  • 6 slices tomato

  • 6 leaves lettuce, or more to taste

  • 3 tablespoons ranch dressing, or more to taste

Directions

  1. Slice each chicken breast horizontally into 2 thin fillets. Place 6 fillets in a resealable zip-top bag with buttermilk, 1 tablespoon Buffalo sauce, and garlic powder. Seal the bag and shake to blend ingredients and evenly coat the chicken. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.

  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  3. Combine flour, poultry seasoning, and pepper in a shallow dish or pie plate. Blend with a fork or whisk.

  4. Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Dip chicken in the breading mixture until well and evenly coated on both sides. Discard the remaining marinade.

  5. Add enough oil to a large skillet so that it thickly coats the bottom and heat over medium-high heat until sizzling but not smoking. Place 2 chicken fillets in the skillet so they fit comfortably; do not overcrowd. Fry until crispy and golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain chicken on paper towels and repeat twice, adding more oil as necessary, to fry remaining chicken. Transfer chicken to a baking sheet.

  6. Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 8 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

  7. Remove chicken from oven. Place a chicken fillet on the bottom half of a bun. Add Buffalo sauce to taste. Top with pickle slices, tomato, and lettuce. Spread ranch dressing on the inside of the top bun and place over the sandwich. Repeat to make remaining sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

548 Calories
19g Fat
47g Carbs
44g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 548
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 25%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 99mg 33%
Sodium 764mg 33%
Total Carbohydrate 47g 17%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 44g 89%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 166mg 13%
Iron 4mg 25%
Potassium 555mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.