Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Boneless skinless chicken breasts, hot sauce and hamburger buns come together in this chicken — 60 minutes, 6 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. You'll find the full ingredient list (with a scaler to change the servings), 6 steps of method, substitutions, and ideas for what to serve alongside.
You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and pan. At medium difficulty across 6 steps, it's manageable with a little attention.
What you'll need
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Pantry staples (you likely have these)
Diet: contains meat, based on every ingredient listed below.
Contains: Gluten Dairy
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How to make it
- If the chicken breasts are thick, slice them horizontally or pound them to an even thickness of about 2 cm so they cook through evenly, then season with salt and pepper.
- Soak the chicken in the milk for at least 15 minutes, then dredge each piece thoroughly in the seasoned flour, pressing so the coating adheres well.
- Heat the oil in a deep heavy pan to 175 C (350 F), then fry the chicken in batches for 5 to 7 minutes, turning once, until golden, crisp and cooked through to an internal temperature of 74 C (165 F).
- Drain the fried chicken on a wire rack or paper towels for a minute so it stays crisp.
- Gently warm the hot sauce and butter together in a small pan until the butter melts, then toss the hot fried chicken in the sauce to coat completely.
- Lightly toast the cut sides of the buns, then build each sandwich with lettuce, a slice of tomato and a piece of buffalo chicken, and serve immediately while hot and crisp.
You'll use: Frying pan / skillet · Pan
Ingredient substitutions
- Milk
- any unsweetened plant milk · ½ cup evaporated milk + ½ cup water
- Butter
- olive oil (¾ the amount) · coconut oil · margarine
Tips & common questions
How long does Buffalo Chicken Sandwich take to make?
About 60 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 6 steps and 11 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of milk?
Try any unsweetened plant milk. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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Adapted recipe — rewritten in our own wording from an open-licensed community cookbook, not yet independently kitchen-tested by Consomee. How we source, test & correct recipes.
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich is adapted by Consomee from the Wikibooks Cookbook, rewritten in our own wording and used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo: Buffalo Ranch Sandwich - Popeyes, Brighton 2024-05-29.jpg (CC0) via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure — how we source recipes.