Description
A bold and satisfying sandwich featuring crispy marinated chicken coated in buttery buffalo sauce, balanced with creamy blue cheese dressing and fresh greens on a toasted brioche bun.
Ingredients
2 small boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved and pounded to ¼″ thickness
2 cups buttermilk
¼ cup hot sauce (e.g., Frank’s Red Hot)
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup potato starch (or cornstarch as substitute)
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp smoked paprika
2 tsp sea salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp cayenne pepper
4 tbsp melted butter
¼ cup hot sauce (for coating)
¼ cup sour cream
3 tbsp blue cheese crumbles
1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp dried chives
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp sea salt
4 brioche burger buns
Butter for toasting buns
Spring mix or lettuce
Instructions
- In a resealable bag, combine 2 cups buttermilk and ¼ cup hot sauce. Add chicken pieces and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Prepare the blue cheese dressing by mixing sour cream, blue cheese crumbles, chopped dill, minced garlic, lemon juice, chives, onion powder, black pepper, and sea salt in a bowl. Chill until ready to serve.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, potato starch, oregano, smoked paprika, sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Add a few spoonfuls of buttermilk from the marinade to create craggy bits in the flour mixture.
- Dredge each piece of marinated chicken in the flour mixture, pressing to adhere well. Let the coated chicken rest for 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry the chicken pieces for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Drain on a wire rack.
- In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter and remaining ¼ cup hot sauce. Dip each fried chicken piece to coat in the buffalo sauce.
- Butter and toast brioche buns in a skillet until golden brown.
- Assemble each sandwich by layering spring mix or lettuce, buffalo chicken, and a generous drizzle of blue cheese dressing on the toasted bun. Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately.
Notes
Marinate the chicken overnight for maximum flavor.
Use a wire rack after frying to keep chicken crispy.
Replace blue cheese with ranch or garlic aioli if preferred.
For a spicier sandwich, increase cayenne or hot sauce.
Try a grilled version for a lighter option.
Store leftover fried chicken (uncoated) in the fridge and reheat in the oven before assembling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1120mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
