Crispy Chicken Ranch Sandwich Recipe
Crispy fried chicken filet, bun spread, lettuce, tomato, bacon, cheddar, and house-made ranch.
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Ingredients
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For the Crispy Chicken
For the Sandwich Assembly
For the House-Made Ranch Dressing
Method
For the House-Made Ranch Dressing
- 1
Prepare the Ranch Dressing
In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and well combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
For the Crispy Chicken
- 2
Prepare the Chicken Fillets
Set up a breading station with three shallow dishes. In the first dish, add flour mixed with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. In the second, beat the eggs with buttermilk. In the third, place the panko breadcrumbs.
- 3
Bread the Chicken
Dredge each chicken breast fillet in the flour mixture, shaking off the excess. Dip it into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then coat it in panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- 4
Fry the Chicken
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully place the breaded chicken fillets in the oil. Fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
For the Sandwich Assembly
- 5
Assemble the Sandwich
Spread ranch dressing on the inside of the burger buns. Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom bun, followed by the fried chicken fillet, a slice of cheddar cheese, crispy bacon strips, and tomato slices. Top with the other half of the bun. Serve immediately.
