The Fried Chicken Sandwich with Ranch Sauce

60 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Butterfly two chicken breasts.
  2. 2Butterfly two chicken breasts.
  3. 3Butterfly two chicken breasts.
  4. 4Place each chicken breast in a bag.
  5. 5Place each chicken breast in a bag.
  6. 6Place each chicken breast in a bag.
  7. 7Pound the chicken breasts with a meat tenderizer to ensure even thickness.
  8. 8Pound the chicken breasts with a meat tenderizer to ensure even thickness.
  9. 9Pound the chicken breasts with a meat tenderizer to ensure even thickness.
  10. 10Place the chicken breasts in a bowl.
  11. 11Place the chicken breasts in a bowl.
  12. 12Place the chicken breasts in a bowl.
  13. 13Add half a teaspoon of salt to the chicken.
  14. 14Add half a teaspoon of salt to the chicken.
  15. 15Add half a teaspoon of salt to the chicken.
  16. 16Add black pepper.
  17. 17Add black pepper.
  18. 18Add black pepper.
  19. 19Add paprika.
  20. 20Add paprika.
  21. 21Add paprika.
  22. 22Add a quarter teaspoon of garlic powder.
  23. 23Add a quarter teaspoon of garlic powder.
  24. 24Add a quarter teaspoon of garlic powder.
  25. 25Add onion powder.
  26. 26Add onion powder.
  27. 27Add onion powder.
  28. 28Add one tablespoon of hot sauce.
  29. 29Add one tablespoon of hot sauce.
  30. 30Add one tablespoon of hot sauce.
  31. 31Add half a cup of buttermilk.
  32. 32Add half a cup of buttermilk.
  33. 33Add half a cup of buttermilk.
  34. 34Mix the ingredients well and let the chicken marinate for one hour.
  35. 35Mix the ingredients well and let the chicken marinate for one hour.
  36. 36Mix the ingredients well and let the chicken marinate for one hour.
  37. 37Divide the Chunky crispy chicken coat powder into two plates.
  38. 38Divide the Chunky crispy chicken coat powder into two plates.
  39. 39Divide the Chunky crispy chicken coat powder into two plates.
  40. 40Add water to one of the plates and mix until it forms a thick paste, similar to buttermilk.
  41. 41Add water to one of the plates and mix until it forms a thick paste, similar to buttermilk.
  42. 42Add water to one of the plates and mix until it forms a thick paste, similar to buttermilk.
  43. 43Take a chicken breast from the marinade and drain excess liquid.
  44. 44Take a chicken breast from the marinade and drain excess liquid.
  45. 45Take a chicken breast from the marinade and drain excess liquid.
  46. 46Dip the chicken breast into the dry mix and coat it completely.
  47. 47Dip the chicken breast into the dry mix and coat it completely.
  48. 48Dip the chicken breast into the dry mix and coat it completely.
  49. 49Transfer the chicken breast to the wet mix and fully submerge it.
  50. 50Transfer the chicken breast to the wet mix and fully submerge it.
  51. 51Transfer the chicken breast to the wet mix and fully submerge it.
  52. 52Return the chicken breast to the dry mix and shake it to create a thick, crispy coating.
  53. 53Return the chicken breast to the dry mix and shake it to create a thick, crispy coating.
  54. 54Return the chicken breast to the dry mix and shake it to create a thick, crispy coating.
  55. 55Fry the chicken in hot oil or in an air fryer after spraying it with oil.
  56. 56Fry the chicken in hot oil or in an air fryer after spraying it with oil.
  57. 57Fry the chicken in hot oil or in an air fryer after spraying it with oil.
  58. 58Prepare the ranch sauce by mixing half a cup of mayonnaise with half a pack of ranch dressing dry mix.
  59. 59Prepare the ranch sauce by mixing half a cup of mayonnaise with half a pack of ranch dressing dry mix.
  60. 60Prepare the ranch sauce by mixing half a cup of mayonnaise with half a pack of ranch dressing dry mix.
  61. 61Spread ranch sauce on both halves of the burger bun.
  62. 62Spread ranch sauce on both halves of the burger bun.
  63. 63Spread ranch sauce on both halves of the burger bun.
  64. 64Place pickles on the bottom bun.
  65. 65Place pickles on the bottom bun.
  66. 66Place pickles on the bottom bun.
  67. 67Add lettuce.
  68. 68Add lettuce.
  69. 69Add lettuce.
  70. 70Place the fried chicken on top of the lettuce.
  71. 71Place the fried chicken on top of the lettuce.
  72. 72Place the fried chicken on top of the lettuce.
  73. 73Add slices of burger cheese on top of the chicken so it melts.
  74. 74Add slices of burger cheese on top of the chicken so it melts.
  75. 75Add slices of burger cheese on top of the chicken so it melts.
  76. 76Add smoked turkey.
  77. 77Add smoked turkey.
  78. 78Add smoked turkey.
  79. 79Close the sandwich with the top bun.
  80. 80Close the sandwich with the top bun.
  81. 81Close the sandwich with the top bun.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 kilograms Chicken breasts
  • 0.5 kilograms Chicken breasts
  • 0.5 kilograms Chicken breasts
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Black pepper
  • Black pepper
  • Paprika
  • Paprika
  • Paprika
  • 0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon Hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Hot sauce
  • 0.5 cup Buttermilk
  • 0.5 cup Buttermilk
  • 0.5 cup Buttermilk
  • 1 pack Chunky crispy chicken coat
  • 1 pack Chunky crispy chicken coat
  • 1 pack Chunky crispy chicken coat
  • Water
  • Water
  • Water
  • 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
  • 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
  • 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
  • 0.5 pack Ranch dressing dry mix
  • 0.5 pack Ranch dressing dry mix
  • 0.5 pack Ranch dressing dry mix
  • 1 Burger bun
  • 1 Burger bun
  • 1 Burger bun
  • Pickles
  • Pickles
  • Pickles
  • Lettuce
  • Lettuce
  • Lettuce
  • Burger cheese
  • Burger cheese
  • Burger cheese
  • Smoked turkey
  • Smoked turkey
  • Smoked turkey

Equipment

Cutting boardKnifeMeat tenderizerBowlWhiskPanAir fryerTongsMeasuring cup

Tips

  • You can substitute hot sauce with half a teaspoon of chili powder or omit it if you don't like spicy food.
  • You can cook it in oil or in an air fryer if you spray or brush oil on both sides.
  • This recipe allows you to control the calories when cooking in an air fryer.