Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
This Buffalo Chicken Sandwich is crispy, juicy, and packed with bold, spicy buffalo flavor. Made with crunchy fried (or grilled) chicken tossed in tangy buffalo sauce and layered inside a soft bun, it’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or game day. This recipe is easy to follow and delivers restaurant-style taste at home.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 large chicken breasts (cut in half lengthwise)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Oil for frying
For the Buffalo Sauce
- ½ cup hot sauce
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tbsp honey (optional)
- 1 tsp vinegar
For Assembling
- 4 brioche buns
- Lettuce leaves
- Tomato slices
- Pickles
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken in buttermilk and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Prepare the Coating: n a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the Chicken: Remove chicken from buttermilk and dredge well in the flour mixture.
- Make Buffalo Sauce: Mix hot sauce, melted butter, honey, and vinegar in a bowl.
- Make Buffalo Sauce: Mix hot sauce, melted butter, honey, and vinegar in a bowl.
- Toss Chicken: Coat fried chicken with buffalo sauce evenly.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Toast buns lightly. Add lettuce, buffalo chicken, tomato, pickles, and dressing. Cover with top bun.
Notes
- You can grill or air-fry the chicken for a healthier version.
- Adjust hot sauce quantity based on your spice preference.
- Brioche buns work best, but potato buns are also great.
Nutrition Information (Per Serving – Approximate)
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Protein: 34 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fat: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Sugar: 6 g