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crispy chicken sandwich

Craving the iconic Chick-fil-A crispy chicken sandwich but can't make it to the restaurant? You're in luck! This homemade chicken sandwich recipe brings the restaurant's beloved flavor right to your kitchen. With our Chick-fil-A copycat recipe, you'll learn how to create a crispy chicken sandwich that rivals the original.
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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups pickle juice
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • Dill pickle slices
  • Chicken Brine Preparation

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot
  • Meat mallet
  • Instant-read meat thermometer
  • Wire cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Pound chicken breasts to even thickness
  2. Prepare brine using pickle juice
  3. Create seasoned flour mixture
  4. Dredge chicken in egg wash
  5. Coat thoroughly in seasoned flour
  6. Heat oil to 350°F
  7. Fry chicken until golden brown
  8. Drain on wire rack
  9. Serve on toasted bun with pickles