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Popeyes Blackened Ranch Sauce Copycat Recipe

Popeyes Blackened Ranch Sauce Copycat Recipe

This handmade version of Popeye’s blackened ranch sauce will thrill you if you like the original. It tastes fantastic when paired with vegetables, chicken tenders, or even a salad.

Whenever it relates to dips or dressings, the blackened ranch is unquestionably a hit. Crispy chicken tenders drenched in flavorful ranch sauce are irresistible. The fact that this dip is simple to make at home only serves to increase its allure.

Popeyes Blackened Ranch Sauce Recipe

This Blackened Ranch Dressing has a great Cajun taste and is smooth and tangy. It’s great as a salad dressing and dipping sauce for chicken wings, veggies, and other foods!

Popeyes won my selection for the most excellent fast-food fried chicken. The cuisine is based on home cooking from Louisiana and includes Cajun sides, New Orleans-style fried chicken, fried seafood, and distinctive sauces to accompany your meal.

Popeyes menu offers a variety of traditional sauces, including BBQ, buttermilk ranch, chili sauce, tartar sauce, and, if you’re lucky, blackened ranch.

As a dipping for blackened chicken tenders, and Dip’n Chick’n, Rip’n Chick’n, the blackened ranch made its debut on the menu in 2011, although it now appears to be phased out at many restaurants. What a bummer! Wrong! You can quickly make your own Popeyes blackened ranch dressing at home with this recipe!

This thick, creamy sauce is the finest ever. Consider drizzling a buttermilk ranch dressing with a spicy Cajun taste on top of a crispy chicken tender. This hot sauce can be created totally from scratch or, more simply, mostly with basic ingredients.

To enjoy this spicy sauce, just follow these simple directions. It will be available to you whenever you desire!

Ingredients for Popeyes Blackened Ranch Sauce

It’s actually rather simple to prepare this copycat dish at home. You will require the following:

  • Sour cream: Use full-fat sour cream to get the finest results. The remainder of the ingredients pile on the sour cream to form a rich, tart dressing.
  • Buttermilk: Aged cream with buttermilk gives it a more flavorful tang. Buttermilk is most likely to blame if you’ve ever questioned why store-bought ranch dressing never tastes as delicious as restaurant ranch.
  • Mayonnaise: Mayo contributes to the density’s thick, dip-like consistency to this sauce. I advise using homemade mayo or utilizing full-fat mayonnaise.
  • Ranch seasoning: For that distinctively spicy, herby ranch flavor, try this homemade version. Ranch seasoning packets from Hidden Valley, Great Value, Simply Organic, and Primal Palate is also suitable choices.
  • Blackened seasoning: This spice mixture contains smoky, earthy, and smoky notes, as well as a cajun hot bite. There are several tasty, easily accessible choices, including Chef Paul Prudhomme’s Magic Seasoning, Phillips, Zatarain’s, and Louisiana Fish Fry Products.

How to make Popeyes Blackened Ranch Sauce

Step 1: Mix Cream Ingredients

Mix the ingredients for the cream. In a mixing dish, combine the mayo, buttermilk, and sour cream. Stir everything together completely.

Step 2: Add Spices

Add spices and stir. Incorporate the ranch seasoning and blackened seasoning into the dressing by adding them and whisking. Quickly taste it to see if the seasonings need to be changed.

Step 3: Chill the Sauce

Refrigerate before serving. Place the airtight jar with the blackened ranch dressing in the refrigerator for at least two hours to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy!

Tips for Popeyes Blackened Ranch Sauce 

Try the sauce: You might or might not need to add salt because different blackening seasons have different salinity levels.

Don’t forget to refrigerate: The flavors have a chance to awaken and meld together by spending a couple of hours in the refrigerator with the dressing.

To thin out your sauce to the desired consistency if it is too thick, whisk in a small amount of buttermilk at a time. 

Use less buttermilk to create a ranch dip that is exceptionally thick.

How to store Popeyes Blackened Ranch Sauce

You can keep this buttermilk ranch dressing in the refrigerator for up to two weeks in a tightly sealed container. Don’t freeze!

FAQs

What distinguishes ranch from blackened ranch?

Everything you love about ranch dressing is included in blackened ranch, but with the addition of warm, earthy, and peppery tastes from blackened seasoning.

Is Blackened Ranch still available at Popeyes?

Local variations exist. Check with your local Popeyes to see if they still have it because it has been phased out in many places.

What might I use in place of buttermilk?

Milk combined with lemon or vinegar. One cup of milk should be mixed with one tablespoon of lemon juice or distilled white vinegar, then let to stand for five minutes. As a replacement for buttermilk, you may also add water to plain kefir, additional sour cream, or plain yogurt.

Does Popeyes sell blackened ranch sauce?

Popeyes restaurants don’t sell blackened ranch sauce in bulk like Chick-Fil-A sells their sauce, but this blackened ranch knockoff is simple to prepare and tastes just as good. Additionally, you can buy the sauce on eBay or some other online stores. 

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Popeyes Blackened Ranch Sauce Copycat Recipe

Ingredients

  • ½ cup of sour cream
  • 4 TBSP of buttermilk
  • 4 TBSP of  mayonnaise
  • 1 TBSP of blackened seasoning

For the Ranch Seasoning

  • 4 TBSP of  Dried Parsley
  • 1 tsp of Dried Dill
  • 2 tsp of Garlic Powder
  • 2 tsp of Onion, Minced
  • 1 TBSP of Dried Chives
  • 1 tsp of Mustard Powder
  • 1 tsp of Black Pepper

Instructions

For the Ranch Seasoning

  • To a bowl, add all of the dry herbs and spices.
  • Mix together everything until it is well combined.
  • Put them in a container or jar with a lid that is airtight.
  • Before using the ranch seasoning to season food, shake.

For the sauce

  • Buttermilk, mayo, and sour cream should all be added to a mixing bowl. Stir constantly to fully incorporate.
  • After that, add the ranch seasoning and blackened seasoning to the bowl and stir to completely combine the dry seasonings.
  • Taste the food and, if necessary, adjust the spices.
  • To allow the flavors to meld, transfer the blackened ranch sauce to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for at least two hours. Enjoy!

Conclusion

I hope you’ve enjoyed this Popeyes Blackened Ranch Sauce as much as I did making the recipe! If you’re a fan of Popeyes recipes, be sure to check this Popeyes Chicken Sandwich Copycat recipe I made. Also, If you have any questions or suggestions regarding Blackened Ranch sauce, please let me know in the comments section, and I’ll reply as always. 

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Chicken Salad Chick – Classic Carol Chicken Salad Copycat Recipe

Chicken Salad Chick – Classic Carol Chicken Salad Copycat Recipe

Have you ever tried the Classic Carol Chicken Salad from Chicken Salad Chick? It’s one of their most popular menu items — simple, creamy, and packed with flavor. If you’re lucky enough to live near one of their restaurants, you know exactly what I mean.

But if you don’t, no worries — this copycat Classic Carol recipe brings the same cozy, comforting flavor straight to your kitchen. It’s easy to make, perfect for family meals or holiday gatherings, and tastes just as good as the original.

What makes this recipe stand out is the little details: poaching chicken tenders in broth for extra richness, using Duke’s mayonnaise for that signature tang, and adding a touch of dry ranch seasoning for depth. Chop the celery extra fine for the best texture, and if you want to boost the nutrition, stir in some chopped hard-boiled eggs.

As for serving, the possibilities are endless. Pile it high on a croissant or sandwich with fresh lettuce and tomato, scoop it over a crisp salad, or simply enjoy it with your favorite crackers. However you serve it, this chicken salad is classic Southern comfort in every bite.

Classic Carol Chicken Salad Copycat (Chicken Salad Chick)

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lbs chicken tenders

  • 32 oz low-sodium chicken stock

  • ½ cup Duke’s mayonnaise

  • 2 Tbsp celery, finely minced

  • 2 tsp dry Ranch salad dressing mix

  • ½ tsp ground black pepper

  • ½ tsp salt


Instructions

1. Poach the chicken

  • In a large pot, bring chicken stock to a boil.

  • Add chicken tenders, cover, and immediately remove the pot from heat.

  • Let the chicken sit in the hot stock for 20 minutes, until fully cooked and tender. Remove and let cool slightly.

2. Shred the chicken

  • Use a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment to shred quickly, or use two forks to shred by hand.

3. Mix the dressing

  • In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, celery, ranch seasoning mix, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth.

4. Combine

  • Fold in the shredded chicken until evenly coated. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

5. Chill & serve

  • Transfer chicken salad to an airtight container. For the best flavor, refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

  • Serve on a bed of lettuce, in sandwiches, or with crackers.


Tips for Success

  • Duke’s mayonnaise gives the most authentic flavor, but any rich, tangy mayo will work.

  • Make it ahead — the flavor improves after chilling.

  • For crunch, add extra celery or chopped pecans.


Storage

  • Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

  • Freezer: Not recommended, as mayonnaise separates when frozen.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6

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Chicken Salad Chick - Classic Carol Chicken Salad Copycat

What is Chicken Salad Chick 

Based in Auburn, Alabama, Chicken Salad Chick is a fast-casual restaurant brand and chicken salad franchise.

The business has more than 200 franchisee restaurants and retail locations throughout around 20 different U.S. states as of July 2022.

In 2016, Chicken Salad Chick was listed as the 37th fastest-growing U.S. company on the Inc. 5000 list.

What Makes Chicken Salad Chick so Good

I believe this recipe is special due to a few different components.

Only chicken tenders are needed. After cooking, chicken tenders break apart beautifully to shred.

The celery is very finely diced, so there are no noticeable huge bits.

Dry Ranch salad dressing mix also imparts a distinct taste.

I decided to cook the chicken tenders using chicken stock for this recipe. I believe this gives the dish more taste levels. Onions, carrots, and celery are used to make high-quality chicken stock. Some of this taste is absorbed by the chicken tenders.

Salad Choices at Chicken Salad Chick Restaurant

Your best bet for a wide variety of delicious chicken salads is the Chicken Salad Chick restaurant. They provide a classic, sweet, nutty, savory, fruity, and hot chicken salad.

Are you seeking a fantastic chicken salad recipe? This salad is flavorful and just made. You’re going to start to love this recipe.

What Mayonnaise To Use For Chicken Salad Chick?

Chicken Salad Chick restaurant uses Duke’s mayo, so that’s the one we’re going to use with this recipe. If you want, you can also use Hellman’s mayo, but this is a copycat recipe after all, and to make it 100% authentic, we’re going to follow the recipe.

Is this Chicken Salad Chick Salad Recipe gluten-free?

Yes, if you follow the recipe, it is gluten-free. Hidden Valley Ranch Original Dressing Mix and Duke’s Mayonnaise are gluten-free products. The ingredients you use to make the salad will determine this.

To be certain, you must examine the label on each one. chicken stock from the grocery store has gluten in it.

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The Ultimate Venison Burger Recipe (With Smoked Paprika Aioli)

The Ultimate Venison Burger Recipe (With Smoked Paprika Aioli)

Depending on your preference, this venison burger meal can be made on the stovetop or the grill. I gave each of them directions. I have included cooking durations and internal temperatures to assist you in achieving your ideal level of doneness!

My friend likes his venison burgers medium, which takes approximately 8 minutes, while I prefer mine medium-well, which takes about a minute longer.

After the huge success with my Elk burger recipe, it is time for this amazingly delicious Venison Burger recipe. 

Also, be sure to check out these fantastic burger recipes: Authentic Mushroom Swiss Burger Recipe, Blackstone Griddle Juicy Smash Burger Easy Recipe, and this fantastic venison backstrap with marinade

What exactly are venison burgers?

Venison burgers are similar to beef burgers, except they’re made with ground deer flesh rather than beef! Because deer is quite lean, I advise preparing them similarly to beef burgers but also adding a little more oil.

To add fat and smokey flavor to my ground venison, I prefer to add finely chopped uncooked bacon, which results in juicy and delectable deer burgers.

The Ultimate Venison Burger Recipe

Ingredients for Venison Burgers

  • Ground venison
  • Bacon
  • Butter
  • Cheese
  • Dijon mustard
  • Egg
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Pepper
  • Salt
  • Worcestershire

Notes about the Ingredients

Bacon. Fat is required for a venison burger! The venison patties will be dry if you don’t add fat. Bacon is a fantastic addition. It adds pig fat to the dish while also providing flavor! Besides the excellent flavor, bacon cooks well into the burgers, and you won’t even notice it’s there!

Egg. Venison burgers don’t stay together as well as ground beef because of the lack of fat. One egg acts as a terrific venison burger binder, preventing the patties from falling apart.

Butter. I prefer to use butter for cooking venison burgers since it adds a lot of flavor and fat. Oil or lard might also be used.

Worcestershire. The Worcestershire’s acidity helps balance the venison’s gamey taste.

Burgers made with venison that are succulent

Increase the fat content! Venison is a lean cut of meat. In fact, the deer I just purchased had almost no fat. Unlike ground beef, which is typically 80 percent protein and 20% fat, ground venison is nearly all protein.

I like to incorporate raw bacon into my venison burgers to keep them moist—the bacon pairs well with the ground venison, resulting in juicy, delicious burgers.

Except for the delightful, slightly smokey flavor, you won’t even notice there’s bacon in this patty recipe!

Portioning Burger Meat Equally

I enjoy using mason jar rings to distribute and shape burgers equally. One pound of burger fills four mason jar rings to the brim.

Turn the rings over and stuff the meat into each one. Then, remove the ring with the ground venison inside by flipping it over. It’s fantastic!

How Long Do Venison Burgers Take to Cook?

Here are some approximate cooking times for venison burgers:

  • Rare:4 minutes
  • Medium Rare: 5 minutes
  • Medium: 6-7 minutes
  • Medium Well: 8-9 minutes
  • Well Done: 10 minutes

Here are some estimated temps if you’re using a meat thermometer:

  • Rare: 120-125 degrees F
  • Medium Rare:130-135 degrees F
  • Medium:140-145 degrees F
  • Medium Well:150-155 degrees F
  • Well Done:160-165 degrees F

The best way to cook venison Burgers

For cooking venison burgers, cast iron skillets are ideal! Cast iron effectively distributes heat, allowing you to obtain a great sear on the exterior of the patties while keeping the insides well cooked.

Use the best pan you have if you don’t have a cast iron skillet. I only advise against using a nonstick pan since the burgers won’t get as great of a sear.

  1. Preheat the skillet. Melt butter in a cast iron pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Prepare the burgers. When the skillet is heated, add the patties and sear them for 4-5 minutes, then turn them and sear them for another 4-5 minutes. The amount of time it takes depends on how well done you prefer your burgers.
  3. Enjoy with a variety of toppings on buns!

How Long Should Venison Burgers Be Grilled?

Burgers can be grilled just as easily as they can be cooked on the stove. For example, grilling a venison burger to medium will take around 8 minutes.

This is how you do it:

  1. Prepare the grill by preheating it—to medium-high temperature. Brush the grill grates clean if required to prevent the burgers from sticking.
  2. Grill the burgers for 4-5 minutes once the cook is hot, then turn, add cheese, and grill for another 4-5 minutes. The amount of time it takes depends on how well done you prefer your burgers.
  3. Enjoy! Serve with your favorite toppings on buns!

The Smoky Aioli

Smoky aioli is wonderfully tasty and simple to create. It goes great with this venison patty recipe, which I strongly suggest!!

All you’ll need are a few materials that you likely already have on hand.

  • Mayonnaise (or miracle whip)
  • Dijon mustard (or any other mustard you have on hand)
  • Dill pickle relish
  • Paprika (smoked)

All you have to do now is combine all the ingredients, and you’re done! Cover the bottom buns with a thick coating of aioli, then top with a venison burger and your preferred toppings!

The Ultimate Venison Burger Recipe (With Smoked Paprika Aioli)

Reheating and storing Venison Burger

Refrigeration is recommended.

You may keep raw venison burgers in the refrigerator for up to two days.

Cooked venison burgers may be kept in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.

Venison Burgers in the Freezer

To store venison burgers, form them into patties and layer them with parchment paper squares between them. Then, put the burgers in a Ziploc bag or a sealed container. Store for up to 3 months in the freezer.

Refrigerate the burgers overnight before cooking them according to the recipe’s instructions.

Reheating Burgers on the Stovetop

I prefer to reheat burgers on the stove. Sear on both sides for approximately 1-2 minutes each side, or until cooked through, in a pan with butter over medium heat. This will result in a well-done burger, so bear that in mind.

FAQs

Is it possible to create these venison burgers ahead of time?

Yes! The uncooked burgers can be shaped into patties and kept in the refrigerator for up to two days.

Lay squares of wax paper between each raw burger to prevent them from sticking together.

When you’re ready to cook, take it out of the fridge and follow the instructions below.

Binder for venison burgers

Ground venison burgers stay together well with additional fat, such as bacon and one egg.

I also suggest letting the burgers sit for 10 minutes once they’ve been made into patties. This makes it easy to move them to the burner or grill without them disintegrating.

For this venison burger recipe, the best cheese to use is:

For venison burgers, any sort of cheese will do, but for extra taste, I recommend choosing a strong cheese like sharp cheddar. Smoked cheese, such as smoked cheddar or smoked gouda, would also taste delicious!

Toppings for venison burgers that are the best

I suggest putting cheese, lettuce, pickles, and chipotle aioli on your venison burgers! The smokey taste of the chipotle aioli complements the venison nicely. Tomatoes are also a delicious venison burger addition, but they may become messy!

When making venison burgers, how much fat should I use?

Due to the leanness of venison, deer burger patties are sometimes dry and chewy. Therefore, for deer burger meat, I propose a ratio of 80 percent lean to 20 percent pork fat.

Are venison burgers good for you?

Venison patties are lower in fat and higher in protein than beef, making it a healthy choice.

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The Ultimate Venison Burger Recipe (With Smoked Paprika Aioli)

List of Ingredients

  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tbsp Dijon mustard
  • ½ tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 egg, whisked
  • 3 slices of uncooked bacon, finely chopped
  • butter
  • your favorite toppings: lettuce, tomato, pickles, etc.
  • 4 cheese slices
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • 1 pound ground venison

Smoky Aioli

  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tbsp Dijon mustard
  • ½ tbsp pickle relish
  • ¼ cup mayo

Instructions

  • Combine the venison, bacon, egg, Dijon, Worcestershire, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Form into four burger patties, somewhat bigger than the buns. Allow 10-20 minutes for resting. When transporting the burgers to the burner or grill, this helps them stay together.
  • On the stovetop, melt one tablespoon of butter in a large cast iron pan over medium-high heat. Fry the burgers for about 3-5 minutes per side, or about 6-7 minutes overall for medium doneness, after the oil is heated. If necessary, work in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. As required, add extra butter. Garnish the burgers with cheese in the last 1-2 minutes of cooking.

To grill

  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and clean the grate to prevent the burgers from sticking. Once the grill is hot, cook each burger for 3-5 minutes on each side, for a total of 6-7 minutes for medium doneness. During the last 1-2 minutes of cooking, top the burgers with cheese.
  • To toast the buns, brush the insides of the top and bottom buns with butter and set the butter side down in a pan or on the grill. Toast for 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown; keep an eye on them to avoid burning.

For the Smoky Aioli and assembly 

  • Smoky Aioli: Combine all ingredients in a small dish.
  • Spoon smoky aioli on the bottom buns. Combine the burgers with your preferred toppings.
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