Zaxby’s Kicking Chicken Sandwich
Zaxby’s Kicking Chicken Sandwich
Zaxby’s Kicking Chicken Sandwich is a combination of a spicy ranch sauce, a crisp, seasoned chicken tender with fresh vegetables and a soft, toasted bun. How to make a delicious sandwich at home.
Ingredients you’ll need:
For the Chicken
- 2 skinless and boneless chicken breasts or 4 tenders
- Buttermilk, 1 cup
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- Cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- Black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Half a cup of cornstarch
- Vegetable Oil (for Frying)
Sandwiches:
- Sandwich buns: 2 (brioche is recommended)
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- Hot sauce – 1 tablespoon (adjust the spice level).
- Lettuce (for crunch).
- 2 tomato slices (optional)
- Pickles (optional)
- Cheese Slice (optional).
Instructions:
1. Marinate the chicken:
- In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, paprika and cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion, powder, and salt.
- Add the chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes. (Up to 2 hours is better for flavour)
2. Prepare the breading:
- In a shallow bowl, combine flour, cornstarch and salt.
3. Coat and fry the chicken:
- Removing the chicken from the marinade, coat it with the flour-cornstarch mix.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or skillet to 350degF (or 175degC).
- Fry the chicken until golden brown and crispy. The internal temperature should be 165degF.
- Drainage on paper towels
4. Sandwiches:
- Toast buns until golden brown.
- In a small bowl, combine ranch dressing with hot sauce to make the spicy ranch sauce.
5. Sandwiches:
- Spread the Ranch on each bun.
- Place the crispy chicken in the bottom bun.
- Add lettuce, tomato slices (optional), pickles and cheese to the top.
- Close the Sandwich by closing the top bun.
6. Serve and enjoy:
- Serve the Sandwich with fries.
How to make the perfect Kicking Chicken Sandwich
- Double Coat chicken: To get extra crispy, dip the chicken in the buttermilk flour mixture twice.
- Reduce the cayenne for a milder flavour. Ranch sauce can be customized to have more or less heat.
- Grilled Chicken: To make a lighter version of the recipe, season the chicken with the same spices and grill it.
- Brioche buns are delicious, but any soft bread will do. Toasting prevents sogginess.
Nutritional Information (approximate per Sandwich).
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Protein: 38g
- Carbs: 50g
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated fat: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 5g
Conclusion:
It’s easy to make the Zaxby’s Kicking chicken sandwich at home. Enjoy this Sandwich at any time with crispy chicken, spicy Ranch, and fresh toppings. Zaxby’s is now available in your home! Customize your Sandwich with your favourite toppings and enjoy the taste without ever leaving.
