Description
These Fried Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches with Blue Cheese Slaw feature crispy, juicy fried chicken breasts tossed in spicy buffalo wing sauce, layered on toasted brioche buns with a creamy, tangy blue cheese coleslaw. Perfect for game day or a flavorful weeknight meal, this recipe combines classic American comfort food with a zesty twist.
Ingredients
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Chicken & Marinade
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Breading & Frying
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Vegetable oil for frying (1–2 inches deep)
- ½ cup buffalo wing sauce
Blue Cheese Slaw
- 2 cups shredded coleslaw mix
- ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon celery seed (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Assembly
- 4 brioche buns, toasted
- Butter lettuce or pickles for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness if needed to ensure they cook uniformly. In a bowl, mix together the buttermilk, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Submerge the chicken breasts in this marinade and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or preferably overnight for maximum flavor and tenderness.
- Coat the chicken: In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour with a pinch of salt and pepper. Lift the chicken breasts from the marinade, allowing any excess liquid to drip off, then dredge each piece thoroughly in the flour, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Fry the chicken: Heat 1 to 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Fry the breaded chicken breasts carefully for 4 to 5 minutes per side or until they turn golden brown and a meat thermometer reads 165°F internally. Once cooked, transfer chicken to paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Make the blue cheese slaw: In a small bowl, combine shredded coleslaw mix, crumbled blue cheese, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, optional celery seed, salt, and pepper. Toss well to incorporate all flavors evenly.
- Toss chicken in buffalo sauce: Place the fried chicken breasts in a bowl and coat them thoroughly with the buffalo wing sauce, ensuring every bite will have a spicy kick.
- Assemble the sandwiches: On each toasted brioche bun, layer the buffalo-coated fried chicken breast, top with a generous helping of blue cheese slaw, and add butter lettuce or pickles if desired. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- For a lighter alternative, consider baking or air-frying the chicken instead of frying.
- You can substitute ranch dressing for blue cheese if preferred.
- Serve these sandwiches with fries, potato chips, or a simple side salad for a complete meal.
