Cayenne Ranch Chicken Sandwich Meal Recipe
The Cayenne Ranch Chicken Sandwich is a spicy, crispy sandwich featuring marinated and fried boneless chicken breasts served on a brioche bun. This version offers a kick from the cayenne pepper combined with a crunchy coating and a soft, buttery bun that holds all the flavors together. Here's how to make it at home.
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Ingredients
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Ingredients for Cayenne Ranch Chicken Sandwich
Method
Directions for Cayenne Ranch Chicken Sandwich
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
In a bowl, combine buttermilk, cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Add chicken breasts and marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight in the refrigerator.
- 2
Coat the Chicken
In another bowl, mix together the flour and cornstarch. Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off, and coat each piece in the flour mixture.
- 3
Fry the Chicken
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 4
Make the Cayenne Ranch Mayo
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and hot sauce. Mix well to create the cayenne ranch mayo.
- 5
Assemble the Sandwich
Toast the brioche buns. Spread a generous amount of cayenne ranch mayo on both halves of the buns. Place fried chicken on the bottom half, top with lettuce, pickles, and crispy fried onions. Close with the top half of the bun.
- 6
Serve
Serve the sandwiches with your choice of side and a medium drink.
