Louisiana Hot Sauce Chicken Sandwich with Cajun Ran

Name: Louisiana Hot Sauce Chicken Sandwich with Cajun Ranch Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup buttermilk; 3 tablespoons hot sauce, such as Frank's; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon granulated garlic; Juice of 1 lime; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (1 1/2 pounds); 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1/4 pound pepper jack cheese, thinly sliced; 4 soft club rolls; 8 leaves Bibb lettuce; Cajun Ranch Dressing, recipe follows; 1 cup good mayonnaise; 1/4 cup buttermilk, shaken; 3 tablespoons hot sauce, such as Frank's; 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 tablespoon blackening seasoning; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder; 2 scallions, thinly sliced; 1 celery stalk, finely diced; 1 red bell pepper, finely diced; 1 clove garlic, minced

Servings: persons

2/3 cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons hot sauce, such as Frank's
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
Juice of 1 lime
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (1 1/2 pounds)
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 pound pepper jack cheese, thinly sliced
4 soft club rolls
8 leaves Bibb lettuce
Cajun Ranch Dressing, recipe follows
1 cup good mayonnaise
1/4 cup buttermilk, shaken
3 tablespoons hot sauce, such as Frank's
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon blackening seasoning
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1 celery stalk, finely diced
1 red bell pepper, finely diced
1 clove garlic, minced

1
In a small bowl, whisk the buttermilk, hot sauce, honey, cumin, garlic, lime juice and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
2
Place the chicken into a re-sealable bag and pour the buttermilk marinade over.
3
Marinate in the fridge, at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
4
Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
5
Remove the chicken from the marinade and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
6
Grill the chicken until cooked through and 165 degrees F, about 5 minutes.
7
Remove from the heat.
8
Place the cheese on the bottom of each roll, then top with 2 chicken thighs, lettuce and a dollop of Cajun Ranch Dressing.
9
In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, buttermilk, hot sauce, lemon juice, blackening seasoning, mustard, salt and cayenne.
10
Fold in the scallions, celery, red peppers and garlic with the mayonnaise mixture.

1356

kcal

Calories

119

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 cup buttermilk, 3 tablespoons hot sauce, such as Frank's, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Louisiana Hot Sauce Chicken Sandwich with Cajun Ranch Dressing falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Louisiana Hot Sauce Chicken Sandwich with Cajun Ranch Dressing

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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