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Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich

Skip the lines and get straight to the good stuff at home with this HVR chicken sandwich recipe for the ages. Golden brown chicken flavored with Hidden Valley® Ranch Spicy Seasoning topped with crisp layers of lettuce, cole slaw and creamy Hidden Valley® Ranch Dressing. Who needs restaurants anyway?
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Hidden Valley

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup flour flour
  • 2 teaspoons Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Spicy Seasoning & Salad Dressing Mix Shaker Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Spicy Seasoning & Salad Dressing Mix Shaker, divided
  • 2 eggs eggs
  • kosher salt kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste
  • cups panko crumbs panko crumbs
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast cutlets boneless, skinless chicken breast cutlets, pounded thin
  • neutral oil neutral oil, for frying (canola, safflower, etc.)
  • 4 sandwich rolls sandwich rolls
  • Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Dressing Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Dressing (optional)
  • dill pickle slices and romaine lettuce dill pickle slices and romaine lettuce, for topping
  • coleslaw your favorite coleslaw, for topping.

Instructions

  • Arrange a breading station. Mix the flour and one teaspoon of the seasoning mix on a plate; whisk the eggs with salt and pepper in a shallow bowl and mix the panko crumbs with the remaining seasoning mix on a third plate or shallow bowl.
  • Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour and shake off excess; dip into the egg and shake off excess and press into the breadcrumbs, coating on both sides.
  • Heat enough oil in a large skillet to come up about ⅛–¼-inch of the sides of the pan until very hot but not smoking. Add the chicken and cook for about 6–8 minutes total, flipping once halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and the exterior is golden and crispy. Place on paper towels to drain.
  • To build the sandwiches, place the hot chicken on the bottom of four rolls. Spread dressing on the tops, if using. Layer chicken, pickles, lettuce and coleslaw inside and close the sandwiches. Serve immediately.