Blackened Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwiches
If you’re craving a bold and satisfying meal, these Blackened Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwiches are the answer! This recipe features juicy blackened chicken, crispy bacon, and a rich homemade ranch dressing all nestled between soft brioche buns. Perfect for lunch or dinner, these sandwiches are not only easy to prepare but also customizable to fit your family’s tastes. With a cooking time of just 25 minutes, you can whip up this flavor-packed dish on any busy weeknight. Pair it with your favorite sides for a complete meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 6 slices of bacon
- 1 tablespoon seasoned salt
- ½ tablespoon garlic powder
- ½ tablespoon onion powder
- ½ tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup romaine lettuce, shredded
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 4 brioche buns
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons dried dill (or fresh)
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried chives (or fresh)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt (to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the homemade ranch dressing by mixing mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, and seasonings in a bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Flatten the chicken breasts using a kitchen mallet and coat them with the spice mixture.
- Sear the seasoned chicken in a preheated cast iron skillet with olive oil for about 7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Cook bacon in a non-stick skillet until crispy and drain on paper towels.
- Toast the brioche buns in the same skillet used for chicken.
- Assemble by spreading ranch dressing on each bun and layering with lettuce, sliced chicken, and bacon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1030mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg