The Fried Chicken Sandwich with Ranch Sauce

1h
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Butterfly two chicken breasts.
  2. 2Place each chicken breast in a bag.
  3. 3Pound the chicken breasts with a meat tenderizer to ensure even thickness.
  4. 4Place the chicken breasts in a bowl.
  5. 5Add half a teaspoon of salt to the chicken.
  6. 6Add black pepper.
  7. 7Add paprika.
  8. 8Add a quarter teaspoon of garlic powder.
  9. 9Add onion powder.
  10. 10Add one tablespoon of hot sauce.
  11. 11Add half a cup of buttermilk.
  12. 12Mix the ingredients well and let the chicken marinate for one hour.
  13. 13Divide the Chunky crispy chicken coat powder into two plates.
  14. 14Add water to one of the plates and mix until it forms a thick paste, similar to buttermilk.
  15. 15Take a chicken breast from the marinade and drain excess liquid.
  16. 16Dip the chicken breast into the dry mix and coat it completely.
  17. 17Transfer the chicken breast to the wet mix and fully submerge it.
  18. 18Return the chicken breast to the dry mix and shake it to create a thick, crispy coating.
  19. 19Fry the chicken in hot oil or in an air fryer after spraying it with oil.
  20. 20Prepare the ranch sauce by mixing half a cup of mayonnaise with half a pack of ranch dressing dry mix.
  21. 21Spread ranch sauce on both halves of the burger bun.
  22. 22Place pickles on the bottom bun.
  23. 23Add lettuce.
  24. 24Place the fried chicken on top of the lettuce.
  25. 25Add slices of burger cheese on top of the chicken so it melts.
  26. 26Add smoked turkey.
  27. 27Close the sandwich with the top bun.

Ingredients

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