Ingredients with Measurements:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup hot sauce
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 hamburger buns
- 4 slices of cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
- Optional: sliced lettuce, sliced tomato, sliced red onion
Special equipment needed:
- Large skillet
- Tongs
- Baking sheet
- Oven
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a shallow dish, mix together flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
3. Coat chicken breasts in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add enough oil to coat the bottom of the pan.
5. Add chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
6. In a small bowl, mix together hot sauce and melted butter.
7. Place cooked chicken breasts on a baking sheet and brush with the hot sauce mixture.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
9. While the chicken is baking, toast the hamburger buns.
10. To assemble the sandwiches, place a chicken breast on the bottom half of each bun.
11. Top each chicken breast with a slice of cheddar cheese.
12. Drizzle ranch dressing over the cheese and sprinkle blue cheese crumbles on top.
13. Add any optional toppings, such as lettuce, tomato, and red onion.
14. Place the top half of the bun on each sandwich and serve immediately.
Time:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 20-25 minutes
Temperature:
Skillet: Medium-high heat
Oven: 375°F
Serving size:
4 sandwiches
Nutritional information:
Calories: 550
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Cholesterol: 165mg
Sodium: 1940mg
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 3g
Protein: 47g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Chicken breasts can be substituted with boneless, skinless chicken thighs.
- Hot sauce can be substituted with buffalo sauce.
- Cheddar cheese can be substituted with pepper jack cheese or blue cheese.
- Ranch dressing can be substituted with blue cheese dressing or Caesar dressing.
- Hamburger buns can be substituted with ciabatta rolls or sourdough bread.
Variations:
- Make a buffalo chicken wrap by wrapping the chicken and toppings in a large flour tortilla.
- Make a buffalo chicken salad by slicing the chicken and serving it over a bed of mixed greens with the toppings.
- Make a buffalo chicken pizza by using the chicken and toppings as pizza toppings on a pre-made crust.
Tips and tricks:
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Double the hot sauce mixture if you prefer a spicier sandwich.
- Use a non-stick skillet to prevent the chicken from sticking to the pan.
- Use a meat mallet to pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness for more even cooking.
Storage instructions:
Leftover chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
Reheat leftover chicken in the microwave or oven until heated through.
Presentation ideas:
Serve the sandwiches on a platter with a side of carrot and celery sticks.
Garnishes:
Garnish the sandwiches with chopped fresh parsley or cilantro.
Pairings:
Serve the sandwiches with a side of sweet potato fries or coleslaw.
Suggested side dishes:
Sweet potato fries, coleslaw, potato salad, macaroni and cheese, or baked beans.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the chicken is not browning evenly, adjust the heat on the skillet.
- If the chicken is sticking to the skillet, add more oil to the pan.
- If the chicken is not cooked through after baking, return it to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes.
Food safety advice:
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Wash hands and surfaces thoroughly before and after handling raw chicken.
- Store leftover chicken in the refrigerator within 2 hours of cooking.
Food history:
Buffalo chicken sandwiches are a popular American dish that originated in Buffalo, New York in the 1960s. The dish was created by combining fried chicken wings with hot sauce and butter, and has since evolved into a popular sandwich filling.
Flavor profiles:
Spicy, tangy, creamy, and savory.
Serving suggestions:
Serve the sandwiches with a side of carrot and celery sticks and a cold beer.
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