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WHY WE LOVE THIS DISH
First, the chicken is marinated in savory spiced buttermilk, then coated with cornstarch, flour, and more spices before being pan-fried to crispy perfection. You'll layer the chicken onto cheesy, toasted challah buns alongside tangy pickles, crispy bacon, and a spicy ranch-scallion sauce for exciting flavor.
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Preheat the oven to 450°F. In a large bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, and half the weeknight hero spice blend; season with salt and pepper. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Place between two sheets of plastic wrap on a sturdy work surface. Using the bottom of a heavy pan (or a meat mallet), pound the chicken to a ¼-inch thickness. Remove the plastic wrap. Season with salt and pepper on both sides. Place in the bowl of spiced buttermilk; stir to coat. Set aside to marinate, turning occasionally, at least 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, wash and dry the fresh produce. Cut the potatoes into 1-inch-wide wedges. Halve the buns. Thinly slice the cheddar. Thinly slice the scallions, separating the white bottoms and hollow green tops. In a bowl, combine the ranch dressing, sliced white bottoms of the scallions, and as much of the hot sauce as you'd like, depending on how spicy you'd like the dish to be. In a separate bowl, combine the mayonnaise and barbecue sauce; season with salt and pepper.
Meanwhile, place the bacon on the remaining sheet pan; arrange in an even layer. Roast 10 to 12 minutes, or until cooked through and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Reserving the sheet pan, carefully discard the foil.
In a large pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat a thin layer of oil on medium-high. Once the oil is hot enough that a pinch of flour sizzles immediately when added, add the coated chicken (tapping off any excess flour before adding). Cook 6 to 9 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through* (if the pan seems dry, add a drizzle of olive oil before flipping). Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; immediately season with salt.
*The USDA recommends a minimum safe cooking temperature of 165°F for chicken.
Place the halved buns, cut side up, on the reserved sheet pan. Place the sliced cheddar on the top halves of the buns. Toast in the oven 2 to 3 minutes, or until the buns are toasted and the cheese is melted. Transfer to a work surface. Assemble the sandwiches using the toasted buns, spicy scallion ranch, pickles, cooked chicken, and cooked bacon. Serve the sandwiches with the roasted potatoes and BBQ mayonnaise on the side. Garnish the potatoes with the sliced green tops of the scallions. Enjoy!
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