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Crispy Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

March 3, 2023 · FoodHussy · 30 Comments

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This Crispy Buffalo Chicken Sandwich will be your new favorite! Juicy chicken breast topped with a crunchy mixture of hot pretzels, cheddar cheese and melted butter. It's a super simple recipe, crunchier than ever and there's no frying!  via @foodhussyThis Crispy Buffalo Chicken Sandwich will be your new favorite! Juicy chicken breast topped with a crunchy mixture of hot pretzels, cheddar cheese and melted butter. It's a super simple recipe, crunchier than ever and there's no frying!  via @foodhussyThis Crispy Buffalo Chicken Sandwich will be your new favorite! Juicy chicken breast topped with a crunchy mixture of hot pretzels, cheddar cheese and melted butter. It's a super simple recipe, crunchier than ever and there's no frying!  via @foodhussy

This Crispy Buffalo Chicken Sandwich will be your new favorite! Juicy chicken breast topped with a crunchy mixture of hot pretzels, cheddar cheese and melted butter. It’s a super simple recipe, crunchier than ever and there’s no frying!

Crispy Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

What You Will ❤️ About This Crispy Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

  • Easy!!!! There’s no mess of buttermilk and flour and dredge! Make your topping and you’re done!
  • CRUNCHY! You can’t get crunchier than this sandwich with our secret ingredient – hot buffalo wing pretzels!
  • Sammich! Everybody loves a sandwich and this is truly a super delicious chicken sandwich!
Crispy Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

Crispy Buffalo Chicken Sandwich Ingredients

This is a little different take instead of the normal breaded and fried sandwich – chicken breasts with a crunchy buffalo topping! Just as delicious and less mess!

  • Boneless Skinlesss Chicken Breasts – for sandwiches – 4-6 oz chicken breasts are a good size.
  • Duke’s Mayonnaise
  • Buffalo Wing Sauce – I like the Kroger brand but you can use whatever hot sauce you prefer
  • Hot Buffalo Pretzels – I’m pretty much ADDICTED to these pretzel pieces!
  • Shredded cheddar cheese 
  • Salted butter
  • Brioche buns, Lettuce, Tomatoes & Pickle slices
Buffalo Cheddar Chicken

Recipe Variations

I love this recipe because you can make some little tweaks based on your tastes!

  • No Buns – this is a great dish as an entree too without the buns!
  • Air Fryer – instead of baking in the oven, pop these buffalo chicken breasts in the air fryer and cook for 12 minutes at 360º
  • Pork Chops – you could easily swap out the chicken breasts for boneless pork chops
  • Spicier – use a hotter sauce and maybe a little cayenne pepper to the pretzel mixture for more heat
  • Cheese – you could also add in blue cheese with the cheddar for additional bite!

Ohio Owned: Woeber’s Mustard

I first made this recipe years ago and instead of mixing together Buffalo Sauce & mayonnaise – I used this Woeber’s Buffalo Mayonnaise. Woeber’s Mustard Factory is an Ohio company based out of Springfield, OH

Woeber’s might not be a name you recognize but they’ve been around for over 100 years! Not only do they make the standard yellow mustard – they make 50 other products in addition to being a supplier and packager for other well-known brands.

But of course the star of the show is the mustard! If you want yellow, brown, dijon, horseradish, sriracha, jalapeno, Dusseldorf, honey, craft beer, deli, whole grain, champagne dill or even cranberry honey – Woeber’s makes it!! Did you have any idea that there were that many kinds of mustard??? I didn’t!!! Holy moly!

Crispy Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

How to Make a Crispy Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

I love the no-mess of this recipe! Making regular “fried” chicken is a labor of love but it’s a mess! This is just as crunch and so much easier!

  1. Preheat oven to 350, prep baking pan and cover with a sheet of parchment paper or aluminum foil. Lay chicken breasts on parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise and wing sauce. Spread the sauce on top of each of the chicken breasts. 
  3. In a medium bowl, mix together crushed buffalo pretzels, cheddar cheese and melted butter
  4. Top your chicken breast with the pretzel & cheese filling and press topping into the chicken breast
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes at 350º until golden brown or until the internal temperature of the chicken breast at the thickest part is 155-160º
  6. Remove from oven and serve on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomatoes and pickle slices and a squirt of ranch dressing!

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Crispy Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

Tips, Tricks & FAQs

My chicken breasts are almost a pound each! How do I make them more sandwich-sized?

If you have larger chicken breasts, cut them in half (just across the middle – no need to try and butterfly them). Then, lay on a cutting board and cover with plastic wrap or parchment paper. Use the flat side of a meat tenderizer or mallet to pound them out to an even thickness. You could also use a rolling pin to pound the chicken as well.

Can I toast brioche buns for the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich?

Yes! If you have an air fryer – just pop them in at 360º for 1-2 minutes. Or put them in the oven – cut side up – for the last five minutes of baking.

How do you store and reheat leftover buffalo chicken?

Store leftover buffalo chicken in an airtight container (I like these glass storage ones) in the fridge for up to a week. Reheat in the air fryer at 300º for 4-5 minutes. This way the pretzels will stay crunchy! 

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What to serve with Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches

  • Cheesy Macaroni Salad
  • Chicken Salad Chick’s Broccoli Salad
  • KFC Cole Slaw

More Buffalo Chicken Recipes

  • Buffalo Chicken Flatbread
  • Hooter’s Buffalo Chicken Dip
  • Cheesecake Factory Buffalo Blasts
Crispy Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

Crispy Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

This Crispy Buffalo Chicken Sandwich will be your new favorite! Juicy chicken breast topped with a crunchy mixture of hot pretzels, cheddar cheese and melted butter. It's a super simple recipe, crunchier than ever and there's no frying!
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Entree
Cuisine American
Servings 2 people
Calories 820 kcal

Equipment

  • Rimmed Baking Sheet
  • Meat Tenderizer
  • Instant Read Meat Thermometer

Ingredients
  

  • 2 6 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp buffalo wing sauce
  • 1/2 cup hot buffalo pretzels crumbled
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup butter melted
  • 2 brioche buns
  • 2 pickle slices
  • 1 tomato
  • 2 lettuce leaves

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350, prep baking pan and cover with a sheet of parchment paper or aluminum foil. Lay chicken breasts on parchment paper. 
    2 6 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise and wing sauce. Spread the sauce on top of each of the chicken breasts. 
    1 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tbsp buffalo wing sauce
  • Place pretzel pieces in a ziplock bag and use a rolling pin to break them up into smaller pieces
    1/2 cup hot buffalo pretzels
  • In a medium bowl, mix together crushed buffalo pretzels, cheddar cheese and melted butter
    1/2 cup cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup butter
  • Top your chicken breast with the pretzel & cheese filling and press topping into the chicken breast
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes at 350º until golden brown or until the internal temperature of the chicken breast at the thickest part is 155-160º
  • Remove from oven and serve on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomatoes and pickle slices and a squirt of ranch dressing!
    2 brioche buns, 2 pickle slices, 1 tomato, 2 lettuce leaves

Notes

**We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 820kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 19gFat: 58gSaturated Fat: 32gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 236mgSodium: 1341mgPotassium: 278mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 4019IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 279mgIron: 2mg
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  1. lildevilgirl22 says

    October 24, 2018 at 8:32 pm

    I want to try Sriracha mustard.

    Reply
  2. Theresa Moeggenberg says

    October 24, 2018 at 8:38 pm

    Another reason I need to try the kickin buffalo mayonnaise! Your recipe sounds amazingly mouthwatering delicious!

    Reply
  3. Tina D. says

    October 24, 2018 at 8:38 pm

    I can’t wait to try this recipe and the buffalo mayo!!! I think this would be a hit with my family!

    Reply
  4. judy says

    October 24, 2018 at 8:42 pm

    I really like many of your products, since I am unable to get out to shop, my shopper always brings something I don't want. Lol. I especially love horseradish and its been a long time since I had it. I would be very pleased to win a bottle of it.

    Reply
  5. Anonymous says

    October 24, 2018 at 8:48 pm

    I'd love to try the Craft Beer mustard. Thanks for the opportunity and chance to win.
    Calshondra Williams/ shonvic1981@aol.com

    Reply
  6. Krista says

    October 24, 2018 at 8:50 pm

    Any of these would be great! My boys are huge mustard fans & love trying different ones!

    Reply
  7. Joyce says

    October 24, 2018 at 8:59 pm

    Oh my goodness I am so hungry and this looks so good! I thought the pretzels were french fried onions when I saw the picture. I will have to try this for my crew.

    Reply
  8. Fiddlin' Dandi says

    October 24, 2018 at 9:23 pm

    This looks so delicious and I'm sure my family would enjoy it!

    Reply
  9. Ellen says

    October 24, 2018 at 9:49 pm

    This sounds so good I’m going to make it tonight. The craft beer mustard sounds intriguing.

    Reply
  10. Unknown says

    October 24, 2018 at 9:55 pm

    Your recipe sounds delicious. The Woeber mustard on my list to try is the craft beer mustard. Bet it’s great with a nice warm, salty soft pretzel. 😜

    Reply
  11. Lexiquin says

    October 24, 2018 at 10:41 pm

    Your recipe sounds delicious–thanks for sharing! I'd love to try the SUPREME DIPS SWEET & SOUR or get the SRIRACHA Mayo for my daughter (note: I mentioned Honey Mustard on your FB post–everything sounds so good!)

    Reply
  12. soozycue says

    October 24, 2018 at 10:52 pm

    Dusseldorf Mustard is the best!

    Reply
  13. Unknown says

    October 24, 2018 at 11:28 pm

    All things Mustard and/or Horseradish PLEASE!

    Reply
  14. Nanette says

    October 25, 2018 at 1:52 am

    The Deli Mustard looks good.

    Reply
  15. Lynne Marie says

    October 25, 2018 at 5:13 am

    I want to try the kickin buffalo mayonnaise!

    Reply
  16. sherabbit36 says

    October 25, 2018 at 7:29 pm

    Awesome looking recipe, i bet its amazing, im going to try it out.

    Reply
  17. Food Hussy says

    October 25, 2018 at 8:05 pm

    You can handle the spicy! 🙂 Good for you!

    Reply
  18. Food Hussy says

    October 25, 2018 at 8:05 pm

    It's so good – you'll love it!

    Reply
  19. Food Hussy says

    October 25, 2018 at 8:06 pm

    Good Luck!

    Reply
  20. Food Hussy says

    October 25, 2018 at 8:06 pm

    That is a popular one!!!

    Reply
  21. Food Hussy says

    October 25, 2018 at 8:06 pm

    Great! Good luck!

    Reply
  22. Food Hussy says

    October 25, 2018 at 8:09 pm

    Those would be good too but I love the pretzel crust!

    Reply
  23. Unknown says

    October 26, 2018 at 6:46 pm

    That sounds delightful! Definitely gonna make that this fall!
    Amy Numrich

    Reply
  24. FoodHussy says

    October 29, 2018 at 2:08 am

    Thanks – I promise you'll love it!

    Reply
  25. FoodHussy says

    October 29, 2018 at 2:09 am

    I hope they do!

    Reply
  26. FoodHussy says

    October 29, 2018 at 2:09 am

    Oh – how did it turn out?

    Reply
  27. FoodHussy says

    October 29, 2018 at 2:09 am

    good luck!

    Reply
  28. FoodHussy says

    October 29, 2018 at 2:09 am

    Woohoo!

    Reply
  29. FoodHussy says

    October 29, 2018 at 2:10 am

    Hahaha – well you're easy to please!

    Reply
  30. FoodHussy says

    October 29, 2018 at 2:10 am

    I love it!

    Reply

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