Description
A flavorful BBQ Ranch Chicken Sandwich featuring juicy baked chicken breasts coated in a zesty BBQ-ranch sauce, served on toasted buns with fresh lettuce, tomato, onion, and a sprinkle of parsley for a delicious and easy-to-make meal perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Sauce
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sandwich
- 4 sandwich buns
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lettuce leaves
- Tomato slices
- Onion slices
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the chicken.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Sear each breast for 2-3 minutes per side until they develop a golden-brown crust.
- Mix the sauce: In a small bowl, combine the BBQ sauce with ranch dressing and mix until well blended to create the BBQ ranch sauce.
- Coat and bake chicken: Place the seared chicken breasts in a baking dish. Pour the BBQ ranch sauce evenly over the chicken, ensuring each piece is coated. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Toast buns: While the chicken bakes, lightly toast the sandwich buns until just golden for added texture and flavor.
- Assemble the sandwich: Once the chicken is cooked, slice it into strips. Place the slices on the bottom half of each toasted bun.
- Add toppings: Top the chicken with fresh parsley and your choice of lettuce, tomato, and onion slices for freshness and crunch.
- Serve: Cover with the top half of the bun and serve immediately, enjoying the warm, saucy chicken with fresh vegetables in every bite.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked to a safe internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- For a spicier kick, add a dash of hot sauce to the BBQ ranch mixture.
- Feel free to swap sandwich buns with whole-grain or gluten-free buns if desired.
- Leftover chicken can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and repurposed in salads or wraps.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
