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Zinger Mountain Melt Recipe

Zinger Mountain Melt Recipe

Hey, Welcome to the Zinger Mountain Melt Recipe. It is a cheesy, spicy, crispy comfort-food dish inspired by restaurant-style chicken and fries, loaded with bold flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 720
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 chicken tenders
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 cups frozen or fresh fries
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • ¼ cup ranch dressing
  • ¼ cup buffalo sauce
  • Oil for frying

Equipment

  • Large skillet or fryer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Oven
  • Tongs
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step 1: Marinate the Chicken
  1. Coat the chicken tenders in buttermilk and let them sit for 15 minutes to absorb flavor and soften.
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Step 2: Prepare the Breading
  1. Combine flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Dredge the marinated chicken in this mixture until fully coated.
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Step 3: Fry the Chicken
  1. Heat the oil and fry the chicken tenders until crispy and golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
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Step 4: Cook the Fries
  1. Bake or fry the fries until crisp, then place them on a baking sheet.
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Step 5: Add the Cheeses
  1. Sprinkle cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese over the hot fries and let them melt in the oven for 3–4 minutes.
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Step 6: Assemble the Mountain Melt
  1. Place fried chicken on top of the cheesy fries and drizzle generously with ranch dressing and buffalo sauce.
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Notes

Serve this Zinger Mountain Melt piping hot with extra ranch, buffalo sauce, or jalapeño slices for added heat.