Description

Craving a bold, flavor-packed sandwich that’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or game day? This Crispy Buffalo Chicken Sandwich with Ranch Slaw hits all the right notes—spicy buffalo sauce, crunchy fried chicken, creamy herb ranch slaw, and toasted brioche buns. It’s a quick dinner idea that feels like a guilty pleasure but is made right at home. Perfect for anyone looking for easy recipe inspiration or fun dinner ideas that don’t take hours in the kitchen. Whether you’re after comfort food or a new go-to for your meal rotation, this sandwich delivers.

Ingredients

1 lb chicken tenders or boneless thighs

1 cup buttermilk

1 large egg

1/4 cup hot sauce

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup cornstarch

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/3 cup buffalo sauce

2 tbsp butter

4 brioche buns

2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce

1/2 cup ranch dressing

1 tbsp chopped fresh dill

1 tbsp chopped parsley

1 tbsp chopped chives

Neutral oil for frying (canola or vegetable)

Instructions

1. In a bowl, whisk together buttermilk, hot sauce, and egg. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.

2. Mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.

3. Dredge each marinated chicken piece in the flour mixture, pressing to coat thoroughly.

4. Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F. Fry chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and internal temp reaches 165°F.

5. Melt butter and stir in buffalo sauce to create the glaze.

6. Toss fried chicken in buffalo sauce until evenly coated.

7. Combine shredded lettuce, ranch dressing, dill, parsley, and chives to make the slaw.

8. Lightly toast brioche buns. Spread ranch on the bottom, add slaw, buffalo chicken, and top bun.

9. Serve hot and enjoy the crunch and flavor explosion.

10. Optional: add extra ranch drizzle for more creaminess.

Notes

Make sure your oil temperature stays consistent for perfect crispiness.

Double dredging adds an extra-crunchy coating—don’t skip it!

Assemble sandwiches just before serving to avoid soggy buns.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Sandwiches
Method: Fried
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sandwich
Calories: 620
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 1280mg
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 19g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 34g
Cholesterol: 120mg

Keywords: crispy chicken sandwich, buffalo chicken, ranch slaw, easy dinner, lunch ideas, game day food