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Buffalo Chicken Sandwich with Ranch Slaw

A quick and flavor-packed Buffalo Chicken Sandwich with creamy ranch slaw, perfect for family gatherings or a satisfying meal at home.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup buttermilk Marinate chicken in this for tenderness
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour For breading
  • 0.5 cup cornstarch For breading
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper Adjust to taste for heat
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 0.5 cup buffalo sauce For tossing cooked chicken
For the Slaw
  • 4 pieces brioche buns To serve the sandwich
  • 1 cup green cabbage, shredded
  • 1 cup purple cabbage, shredded
  • 0.5 cup carrots, julienned
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise For the slaw dressing
  • 0.25 cup sour cream For creaminess
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice For freshness
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar For tanginess

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the boneless chicken breasts in a resealable bag. Pour the buttermilk over them, ensuring they’re well coated. Seal the bag, squeeze out excess air, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. In a wide bowl, mix together the flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne, salt, and black pepper.
Cooking
  1. Remove chicken from the fridge, let excess buttermilk drip off, and dredge each piece in the flour mixture.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Cook the chicken for about 5 minutes per side until it’s cooked through and golden brown.
  3. Toss the cooked chicken in the buffalo sauce until they’re well coated.
Making the Slaw
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the green and purple cabbage, carrots, parsley, dill, mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar. Stir until combined.
Assembling the Sandwich
  1. Toast the brioche buns lightly. On the bottom bun, spread a layer of ranch slaw, add the buffalo chicken, and top with more slaw if desired. Finally, add the top bun.

Notes

Serve with crispy fries and pair with lemonade or beer. Leftovers can be stored separately for up to 3 days in the fridge or frozen for up to 2 months.