Looking for a mouth-watering sandwich recipe that’s easy to make and sure to please? Try out this delicious fried buffalo chicken sandwich! With just a few ingredients, you can whip up a tasty meal that’s sure to be a hit.
Shake Shack Fried Buffalo Chicken Sandwich Review
I recently tried Shake Shack’s fried buffalo chicken sandwich and it was absolutely delicious! The breaded chicken was juicy and cooked to perfection, and the buffalo sauce added just the right amount of heat. The sandwich also had a nice crunch from the lettuce and pickles, and the bun was soft and fresh. Overall, I was extremely satisfied with this sandwich and would definitely order it again.
The way the Buffalo chicken sandwich tasted, this will be around for a while. Crispy, spicy and cool all at the same time is a fried chicken sandwich lover’s dream. You can expect the Shake Shack Buffalo Chicken sandwich to go national soon. But meanwhile, you can make this sandwich at home while you’re waiting for the roll-out
Table of contents
- Shake Shack Fried Buffalo Chicken Sandwich Review
- Gather The Fried Buffalo Chicken Sandwich Ingredients
- How To Make Buffalo Chicken Sauce
- Deep Fried Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
- Watch How To Make The Sandwich
- Watch Better Than Shake Shacks Buffalo Chicken {Full Recipe YouTube}
- Buffalo Chicken Sandwich Recipe
- Final Tasting Notes & Review
- People Also Ask
- If You Liked This Fried Buffalo Chicken Sandwich Recipe
- Throwdown Kitchen
- Related
Gather The Fried Buffalo Chicken Sandwich Ingredients
For the fried buffalo chicken sandwich recipe, you’ll need boneless skinless chicken breasts, potato sandwich rolls, iceberg lettuce, ranch dressing, buffalo sauce, flour dredge, salt, pepper, seasoned salt, baking powder and canola oil.
Chicken Breast
Most boneless chicken breasts seem to be in the 8 to 9 ounce range these days. You’ll want to cut these down to manageable sizes. Cut the boneless chicken into 4 to 5 ounce pieces and flatten them to a half inch uniform thickness. This helps the chicken cook evenly and quickly without burning. Cook the chicken to 165 degrees internal, temperature. The best way to check is with an instant read thermometer. The chicken will only take 6 to 8 minutes at 375 degrees. So be ready to eat when they are done.
Potato Roll
Shake Shack uses Martins potato rolls for their sandwiches and the buffalo chicken sandwich is no exception. The rolls are light and pillowy, but hold up nicely under all the sauce and dressing. I think any heavy roll will do, so feel free to use a Kaiser or Brioche roll for this sandwich. But if you want to stay true to the copycat shake shack recipe for a Buffalo chicken sandwich, go with a potato roll.
Buffalo Sauce
Buffalo sauce is one of the easiest and tastiest sauces to perfect. With only 2 ingredients, it can be made in no time at all. Use any hot sauce that you prefer as a base. A good choice is Frank’s Hot Sauce. Franks sauce is a milder hot sauce blend of cayenne pepper and vinegar. Salt and garlic round out the flavor profile. This pepper sauce Scovile rating is 450, which makes it a milder hot sauce than most and ideal for a buffalo chicken sandwich recipe. By adding melted butter, the heat is cut even more.
Ranch Dressing
Ranch dressing is a perfect substitute for blue cheese in any buffalo chicken recipe. Many people don’t care for blue cheese because of the funky taste, and ranch will provide the cooling creaminess that compliments the spicy Buffalo sauce. I find it easy to use the Hidden Valley ranch packets, when I’m making ranch dressing, after all, they invented it! Cut the milk back so that the sauce is thicker than a normal salad dressing. You can add a tablespoon of sour cream to take the creaminess and tang up a notch.
How Do You Make Shake Shacks Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
First, make the ranch dressing by combining milk (3/4 cup), mayonnaise (1 cup), and a packet of Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix. Whisk the ingredients and cover. Refrigerate for 2 hours to thicken and let the flavors of the ranch seasonings to develop.
Now, make chicken marinade. In a large bowl, combine milk (2 cups), Frank’s Hot Sauce (1 tbsp) and seasoned salt (1 tsp). Put the chicken breasts (4 -5 ounces each) in the marinade and cover. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, but overnight is best.
Butter and griddle Martins Potato Rolls to a golden brown.
Make a quick flour dredge by combining all-purpose flour (2 cups), salt & pepper (1 teaspoon) and baking powder (2 tsp). Remove the chicken from the milk and let the excess marinade drip off. Dredge the chicken breast in the flour, pressing down to make sure the flour sticks. Put the chicken breasts on a rack and refrigerate uncovered for 30 minutes.
How To Make Buffalo Chicken Sauce
To Make Buffalo Chicken sauce, you only need 2 ingredients. Hot sauce and butter. In a bowl or sauce pot, combine Franks Hot Sauce (½ cup) with melted butter (⅓ cup) whisk the 2 ingredients together and then set aside. The chicken is then dipped or tossed in the sauce to coat the chicken evenly all over.
Deep Fried Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
Fill a heavy pot with oil and heat to 375 degrees. Fry the chicken breasts 1 or 2 at a time for 8 to 10 minutes. The internal temperature of the fried chicken breasts should reach 165 degrees. You can use any oil that you like. I prefer to use a neutral flavored oil like canola oil.
After the chicken has been fired to a golden brown, dip the fried breast in the Buffalo sauce. Toss and coat the fried chicken breast evenly on both sides. This puts the “Buffalo” into the Buffalo chicken sandwich.
Watch How To Make The Sandwich
Once everything is prepped and cooked, it’s time to assemble the sandwich. Start by cutting a bun in half and lightly toasting each side. Spread a generous layer of ranch dressing over the bottom piece add in the crispy fried chicken breast, followed by pepper jack cheese, shredded lettuce and tomatoes. Finally, top it off with buffalo sauce and place the other half of the bun on top. Serve up your freshly made fried buffalo chicken sandwich and enjoy!
Watch Better Than Shake Shacks Buffalo Chicken {Full Recipe YouTube}
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich Recipe
Equipment
- Fryer or Deep Pot
- Oil Thermometer
- Instant Read Thermometer
Ingredients
For The Chicken Sandwich
- 4 each Chicken breast boneless
- 4 each Potato rolls Martin's
- 1/4 head Iceberg lettuce
For The Buffalo Sauce
- 1/2 cup Hot sauce Frank's
- 1/3 cup Butter melted
For The Ranch Dressing
- 3/4 cup Whole Milk
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 packet Ranch seasoning Hidden Valley
For The Chicken Dredge
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tsp Baking powder
For The Chicken Marinade
- 2 cups Milk
- 1 tbsp Hot sauce Frank's
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
For Frying
- 4 cups Canola oil
Instructions
- First, make the ranch dressing by combining milk (3/4 cup), mayonnaise (1 cup), and a packet of Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix. Whisk the ingredients and cover. Refrigerate for 2 hours to thicken and let the flavors of the ranch seasonings to develop.
- Now, make chicken marinade. In a large bowl, combine milk (2 cups), Frank’s Hot Sauce (1 tbsp) and seasoned salt (1 tsp). Put the chicken breasts (4 -5 ounces each) in the marinade and cover. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, but overnight is best.
- Butter and griddle Martins Potato Rolls to a golden brown.
- Make a quick flour dredge by combining all-purpose flour (2 cups), salt & pepper (1 teaspoon) and baking powder (2 tsp). Remove the chicken from the milk and let the excess marinade drip off. Dredge the chicken breast in the flour, pressing down to make sure the flour sticks. Put the chicken breasts on a rack and refrigerate uncovered for 30 minutes.
- Make the Buffalo Chicken sauce. In a bowl or sauce pot, combine Franks Hot Sauce (½ cup) with melted butter (⅓ cup) whisk the 2 together and set aside.
- Fill a heavy pot with oil and heat to 375 degrees. Fry the chicken breasts 1 or 2 at a time for 8 to 10 minutes. The internal temperature of the fried chicken breasts should reach 165 degrees.
- Dip the fried chicken breast in the Buffalo sauce. Coating the chicken evenly on both sides.
- Assemble the copycat Shake Shack Buffalo Chicken sandwich by spreading ranch dressing on the bottom of a roll. Top the ranch sauce with chopped lettuce. Then, place the fried chicken breast on top of the lettuce. Spread more ranch dressing on the top bun and cover the sandwich.
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Final Tasting Notes & Review
This Throwdown Kitchen version of a Shake Shack Buffalo Chicken Sandwich was so good, no one could tell the difference. This was the most delicious fried chicken sandwich ever! A crispy chicken breast nested between 2 pillows of potato roll, that had been toasted to a golden brown, was perfection. The way the hot buffalo sauce played off the cool ranch dressing was inspired. The sandwich was creamy, hot and spicy, crispy and cool all at the same time. I think I missed having pickles on the sandwich, so next time a couple of dill pickles will go on the bottom.
People Also Ask
The buffalo sauce gives the sandwich a slight kick, but it is not overwhelmingly spicy. If you prefer a milder flavor, you can request to have the buffalo sauce on the side.
Yes, you can customize the sandwich by adding or removing toppings such as lettuce, pickles, or cheese. You can also request to have the buffalo sauce on the side or omit it entirely.
No, the sandwich contains chicken that has been breaded and fried, and is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.
The availability of menu items may vary by location. It is best to check with your local Shake Shack or visit their website to see if the fried buffalo chicken sandwich is available.
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