The Special Fried Chicken Sandwich Recipe
A chicken breast breaded and fried, topped with Swiss cheese, Bacon and a homemade ranch sauce. Served on a Brioche Bun.
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Ingredients
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Chicken and Breading
Toppings
Homemade Ranch Sauce
Method
Preparing the Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness for even cooking.
- 2
- 3
Bread the Chicken
Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs.
Frying the Chicken
- 4
Heat Oil
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot.
- 5
Fry the Chicken
Carefully add the breaded chicken to the skillet and fry for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 6
Add Cheese
In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of Swiss cheese on each chicken breast to melt.
Preparing the Bacon
- 7
Cook the Bacon
In a separate skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
Making the Ranch Sauce
- 8
Mix Ingredients
In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.
Assembling the Sandwich
- 9
Toast Buns
Lightly toast the brioche buns on a skillet or in a toaster.
- 10
Build the Sandwich
Spread ranch sauce on both halves of the toasted buns. Place the fried chicken on the bottom half, then top with crispy bacon. Cover with the top half of the bun.