Description
Recreate the iconic Chick-fil-A taste at home with this copycat crispy chicken sandwich recipe that features a perfectly seasoned brine and crispy coating.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6–8 oz each)
- 4 cups warm water
- 1/4 cup kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon pickle juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon pickle juice
- 4 brioche hamburger buns
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 8 pickle slices
- 4 leaves butter lettuce (optional)
- Mayonnaise (optional)
- 6–8 cups peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
Instructions
- Dissolve kosher salt and sugar in warm water, add pickle juice, garlic powder, and onion powder. Pound chicken breasts to 1/2-inch thickness, brine for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Whisk together flour, powdered sugar, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, thyme, and oregano in a large bowl.
- Beat eggs with buttermilk and pickle juice in a shallow dish.
- Set up coating station: seasoned flour in one dish, egg wash in another, and a clean plate for coated chicken.
- Heat oil in a pot to 350°F (175°C), ensuring at least 3 inches deep.
- Dredge chicken in seasoned flour, dip in egg wash, and coat in flour again.
- Fry chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Transfer cooked chicken to a wire rack and let rest for 2-3 minutes.
- Toast the cut sides of the brioche buns in melted butter until golden brown.
- Assemble the sandwich: place chicken on the bottom bun, add pickles, and top with bun. Add lettuce and mayonnaise if desired.
Notes
For a healthier version, consider using the air fryer method. Store leftover chicken in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1240mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 240mg