Chick Fil A Chicken Sandwich
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
781 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Chick Fil A Chicken Sandwich
Description
This recipe begins with marinating chicken breasts in water mixed with chicken bouillon, seasoned salt, and allowing them to sit refrigerated for 12 hours. The marinade both flavors and tenderizes the meat. After discarding the marinade, the chicken is dredged in a combination of all-purpose flour, finely crushed saltine cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, and paprika, which creates a seasoned crust.
The breaded chicken rests briefly on a wire rack, then is fried in peanut or vegetable oil heated to 350°F for 7 to 8 minutes until browned and cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F. Draining on a wire rack prevents sogginess. For assembling, hamburger buns are buttered and toasted, then the fried chicken is placed inside with dill pickles, delivering a balance of crunchy coating, juicy chicken, and tangy pickles reminiscent of the celebrated sandwich.
If chicken breasts are especially large, splitting them horizontally into thinner pieces helps them cook evenly and fit the sandwich better. This recipe recreates the characteristic texture and flavors through marinating, seasoned coating, and frying technique.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast boneless skinless
Marinade
- 2 cups water
- 2 cubes chicken bouillon
- 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
Chicken batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups saltine cracker crumbs finely crushed
- 2 teaspoons powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Sandwich Ingredients
- 4 Hamburger Bun
- 8 dill pickles
- 2 tablespoons butter
- peanut oil You can use vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
Chicken Marinade Instructions
- Place cool water in a bowl add 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt, and dissolve bouillon cubes in the mixture. Place chicken breast in water, mix, cover, and place in the refrigerator for 12 hours or the next day.
Chicken Batter Instructions
- Pour off chicken marinade and discard, you can not use it again.
- In a shallow dish combine all-purpose flour, cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, and paprika. Stir to combine.
- Shake off excess marinade and dredge chicken into the seasoned flour mixture.
- Rest the breaded chicken breast on a wire rack and allow them to rest for a few minutes.
Cooking the chicken
- Heat oil to 350 degrees in a deep fryer, large pot or a frying pan. If you are using a large pot, add enough oil so the oil is 4 inches deep.
- Cook the chicken for 7 to 8 minutes or until the chicken has browned and has an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Drain the chicken on a clean wire rack.
Assemble the sandwiches
- Melt the butter, and brush the butter on the hamburger buns.
- Lay one crispy chicken breast down on each hamburger bottom.
- Top with 2 dill pickle chips, then the top bun.
Notes
- If chicken breasts are large, slice horizontally to make two thinner pieces for better fit and cooking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 781 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 781kcal | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 69g | 23% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 40g | 62% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 1956mg | 82% |
| Potassium | 667mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 508IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 149mg | 15% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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