Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
This Buffalo Chicken Sandwich is crispy, juicy, and packed with bold flavor. The chicken is fried to golden perfection, sliced into strips, and tossed in a rich buffalo sauce. Layered with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles inside a soft toasted bun, this sandwich is perfect for lunch, dinner, or a weekend treat. Quick, easy, and better than takeout!
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- oil for frying
- 1/2 cup hot sauce
- 1/4 cup butter
- 4 buns
- mayonnaise lettuce, tomato, pickles
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Cut chicken breasts into even pieces to ensure they cook evenly.
- Make the Coating: In a bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Dip and Coat: Whisk eggs with milk in a separate bowl. Dip chicken into egg mixture, then coat with flour mixture.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat oil in a pan and fry chicken pieces until golden brown and cooked through. Place on paper towel to remove excess oil.
- Slice the Chicken: Let fried chicken rest for a few minutes, then slice into strips.
- Make the Buffalo Sauce: Melt butter and mix with hot sauce until smooth.
- Toss the Chicken in Sauce: Add sliced chicken to the bowl and toss until fully coated with sauce.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Spread mayonnaise on buns. Layer lettuce, saucy chicken slices, tomato, and pickles. Top with the other half of the bun. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Rest chicken after frying for juicier slices
- Toss in buffalo sauce only just before serving
- Toast buns lightly for extra flavor
- Use a sharp knife for clean slices
- Adjust hot sauce to taste for desired spice