Buffalo Chicken Sandwich | Crispy and Flavorful Recipe

The Ultimate Crispy Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

This recipe delivers a restaurant-quality sandwich with a double-dredged, ultra-crispy crust, tossed in a classic tangy buffalo sauce, and balanced with a creamy, crunchy slaw.

🕒 Prep time: 20 mins | Cook time: 15 mins | Serves: 4

🛒 Ingredients

The Chicken

4 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to even thickness)

1 cup All-purpose flour

1 tsp Baking powder (for extra crunch)

2 Large eggs

1/2 cup Buttermilk (or milk with a squeeze of lemon)

1 tsp Garlic powder

1 tsp Smoked paprika

Salt & Black pepper to taste

Neutral oil for frying (Vegetable, Canola, or Peanut)

The Buffalo Sauce

1/2 cup Frank’s RedHot (Original)

4 tbsp Unsalted butter, melted

1 tbsp Honey or brown sugar

1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

For Assembly

4 Brioche buns, toasted

Blue Cheese Slaw: Shredded cabbage, 1/2 cup blue cheese dressing, and a squeeze of lime.

Pickles: Thick-cut dill pickle chips.

Optional: Leaf lettuce and sliced red onion.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prep the Chicken

Pat the chicken breasts dry. Place them between plastic wrap and pound them to a uniform 1/2-inch thickness. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.

2. The Dredging Station

Set up three shallow bowls:

Bowl 1: Flour, baking powder, garlic powder, and smoked paprika mixed together.

Bowl 2: Whisked eggs and buttermilk.

The Process: Dip chicken into the flour (shake off excess), then the egg mixture, then back into the flour. Press the flour into the meat to ensure a thick coating. Let the coated chicken rest for 5 minutes before frying; this helps the breading stick.

3. Fry to Perfection

Heat 1 inch of oil in a large skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry the chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Drain on a wire rack (not paper towels) to keep the bottom crispy.

4. Sauce It Up

Whisk the hot sauce, melted butter, honey, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl. While the chicken is still hot, either dunk the pieces into the sauce or brush it on liberally.

5. Build the Sandwich

Bottom Bun: Spread a little extra blue cheese dressing or mayo.

Pickles: Layer 3–4 pickles.

Chicken: Place the saucy buffalo chicken breast.

Slaw: Top with a healthy heap of the blue cheese slaw.

Top Bun: Crown the sandwich and serve immediately.