Chick-Fil-A Inspired Crispy Chicken Sandwich
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Chick-Fil-A Inspired Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Description
This recipe calls for butterflying chicken breasts into thin filets and scoring the surface for better coating adherence and even cooking. Marinating the chicken in dill pickle juice adds a subtle tang and helps tenderize the meat. After marinating, the chicken is dipped in an egg and milk mixture, then dredged in a flour blend seasoned with powdered sugar, paprika, and various spices, contributing to a sweet and savory crust. The chicken pieces are fried in peanut oil at about 350°F until golden brown and cooked through, producing a crispy texture.
The cooked chicken is placed inside toasted hamburger buns along with lettuce, tomato slices, and pickles. These toppings add freshness and crunch, balancing the rich fried chicken. The sandwich is a popular comfort food and can be paired with lemonade or other simple sides.
Using peanut oil for frying ensures a stable high-temperature cooking environment. Scoring the chicken helps the coating adhere well and creates a textured surface after frying. The marinating step of one hour is important to infuse flavor and keep the chicken moist during frying.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast either two large or 4 small breasts, boneless skinless
- 3/4 cup dill pickle juice
- 2 egg large
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 cup flour
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp celery salt
- 1/2 tsp basil
- 1 cup peanut oil , for frying
- 4 Hamburger Bun
- lettuce
- tomato slices
- pickle slices
Instructions
- Butterfly chicken into two thin filets. Score in diamonds.
- Marinate chicken in the pickle juice for an hour.
- Add milk and egg into a bowl, mix together.
- Mix together dry ingredients in a second bowl.
- Heat the oil in a skillet to about 350.
- Dredge each chicken piece into the egg, then into the flour mixture.
- Fry each chicken piece for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until browned and cooked through.
- Make into a sandwich with lettuce, tomato and pickles. Serve with delicious lemonade!
Notes
- Marinate the chicken in dill pickle juice for at least one hour to enhance flavor and tenderness.
- Score the butterflied chicken in a diamond pattern to help the seasoning and coating stick.
- Use peanut oil for frying due to its high smoke point and neutral flavor.
- Fry chicken pieces at around 350°F for 3-4 minutes per side to ensure a crispy crust and fully cooked interior.
- Assemble sandwiches with fresh lettuce, tomato slices, and pickles for classic flavor balance.
- This recipe is adapted from Moms Need to Know for a homemade version of a popular fast-food sandwich.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 479 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 479kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 155mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 1923mg | 80% |
| Potassium | 572mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 428IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 12% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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