Copycat Fried Chicken Sandwich

By Chef John

4.68 / 5

20min

5min

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1 cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 dash hot sauce or to taste
1 tablespoon dry ranch dressing mix (such as Hidden Valley Ranch®)
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (5 ounce)
1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dry ranch dressing mix (such as Hidden Valley Ranch®)
1 large egg beaten
½ cup buttermilk
¼ cup milk
canola oil for frying
4 soft hamburger buns toasted and buttered
6 tablespoons mayonnaise or to taste
12 dill pickle slices or to taste