Leftover chicken? Freshly cooked? Either way, a good chicken sandwich is the ultimate easy meal. Whether you’re craving something crispy, creamy, or packed with bold flavors, these three quick and delicious chicken sandwich recipes have you covered!
1. Classic Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Golden, crunchy, and just the right amount of juicy—this crispy chicken sandwich rivals any fast-food favorite!
Ingredients:
✔ 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken)
✔ 1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
✔ 1 cup flour
✔ ½ cup cornstarch (makes it extra crispy!)
✔ 1 tsp paprika
✔ ½ tsp garlic powder
✔ ½ tsp black pepper
✔ 1 tsp salt
✔ 1 egg
✔ 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
✔ Oil (for frying)
✔ 4 brioche buns
✔ ½ cup mayo
✔ 1 tbsp hot sauce (optional)
✔ Pickles & lettuce for topping
How to Make It:
1️⃣ Marinate: Soak the chicken in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes (overnight is best!).
2️⃣ Coat: In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, whisk the egg. Dip chicken in the flour mix, then egg, then panko breadcrumbs.
3️⃣ Fry: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
4️⃣ Assemble: Spread mayo (mixed with hot sauce for a spicy kick) on buns. Add lettuce, pickles, and crispy chicken. Serve hot!
2. Buffalo Ranch Shredded Chicken Sandwich
A spicy, tangy, creamy chicken sandwich that’s ridiculously easy to make!
Ingredients:
✔ 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
✔ ½ cup buffalo sauce (Frank’s RedHot is a classic)
✔ ¼ cup ranch dressing
✔ 4 sandwich buns
✔ ½ cup shredded lettuce
✔ ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
✔ ¼ cup sliced red onion (optional)
How to Make It:
1️⃣ Mix: In a bowl, toss shredded chicken with buffalo sauce and ranch dressing.
2️⃣ Assemble: Toast buns lightly. Pile buffalo chicken onto the bottom half, sprinkle with cheese, and add lettuce and onion.
3️⃣ Serve: Add the top bun and enjoy!
3. BBQ Chicken & Slaw Sandwich
Smoky, sweet BBQ chicken with crunchy slaw—this is a summer cookout favorite!
Ingredients:
✔ 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
✔ ½ cup BBQ sauce
✔ 4 sandwich buns
✔ 1 cup coleslaw mix
✔ ¼ cup mayo
✔ 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
✔ 1 tsp honey
✔ ¼ tsp salt
✔ ¼ tsp black pepper
How to Make It:
1️⃣ Mix Chicken: Toss shredded chicken with BBQ sauce in a bowl.
2️⃣ Make Slaw: In another bowl, mix mayo, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Toss with coleslaw mix.
3️⃣ Assemble: Load BBQ chicken onto buns, top with slaw, and serve!