Chick-fil-A Style Chicken Sandwich

Craving Chick-fil-A on a Sunday? This crispy chicken sandwich hits just right and you can make it at home! This is a copycat fast food recipe, you can recreate the flavor and texture of the original Chick-fil-A sandwich at home. This is including the crispy coating, juicy chicken, and signature pickle tang. You can make a homemade version using simple ingredients with no special equipment, delivering that fast-food favorite without the fast-food run.

Ingredients 

• 4 chicken breast halves
• 1/2 cup pickle juice
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 large egg
• oil for frying
• 4 hamburger buns
• Pickle, lettuce, tomato and cheese slices

Chicken Breading Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 Tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1-2 teaspoons cayenne pepper *optional, for a spicy chicken sandwich

The Chick-fil-A-sauce

Recipe for the Chick-fil-A Style Sandwich

1. Marinate Chicken
   • Mix pickle juice and water in a ziplock bag.
   • Add chicken and marinate for 30 minutes.
2. Make the Sauce
   • Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl. Set aside.
3. Prep the Coatings
   • In one bowl, mix: flour, powdered sugar, paprika, black pepper, chili powder, salt, baking powder.
   • In another bowl, mix: milk and egg.
4. Heat the Oil
   • Add 2–3 cups of oil to a pan and heat to 350°F.
5. Coat the Chicken
   • Dip chicken in egg mix, then in flour mix.
   • Repeat to double-coat.
6. Fry the Chicken
   • Fry chicken for 3–4 minutes on each side.
   • Place on paper towel to drain.
7. Build the Sandwich
   • Toast buns, spread sauce, add lettuce, cheese, and crispy chicken.
   • Serve and enjoy!

This crispy, copycat, chick-fil-a sandwich recipe is a keeper! You will want to make this chicken sandwich more than just a couple times its good.