5 from 90 votes
Chick-Fil-A Inspired Crispy Chicken Sandwich
This Chick-Fil-A Inspired Crispy Chicken Sandwich is made by marinating thinly butterflied chicken breasts in dill pickle juice, then coating them in a seasoned flour mix with powdered sugar before frying in peanut oil. The result is a golden, crunchy exterior with juicy chicken inside. The sandwich is assembled with classic toppings such as lettuce, tomato, and pickle slices on hamburger buns, recreating the iconic fast-food sandwich experience at home.
Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
4
sandwiches
Calories:
479 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
American
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!
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 479
% 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.