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Copy Cat Chick-Fil-A Sandwich

A delicious homemade version of the beloved Chick-Fil-A sandwich that is easy to customize and budget-friendly.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 1 sandwiches
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Fast Food
Calories: 700
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the marinade
  • 1 piece Chicken breast, boneless skinless Use a fresh breast for best results.
  • 1/4 cup Dill pickle juice For marinating the chicken.
  • 1 piece Egg Medium-sized egg works best.
  • 1/4 cup Milk Whole milk is recommended for creaminess.
  • 1/4 tsp Basil, dried
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 dash Cayenne Adjust to taste.
  • 1/4 tsp Celery salt
For the dredging
  • 1/2 cup Flour All-purpose flour is typical.
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tbsp Powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
For frying
  • 1 cup Oil (for frying) Vegetable oil or canola oil is preferred.
  • 1 piece Buns Use your favorite type of bun.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix together pickle juice, egg, milk, and spices (basil, garlic powder, black pepper, cayenne, celery salt).
  2. Add the chicken breast to the mixture and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Dredging
  1. In another bowl, combine flour, paprika, powdered sugar, and salt to create your dredging mixture.
Cooking
  1. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Remove the chicken from the marinade and coat it evenly in the flour mixture.
  3. Fry the coated chicken in the hot oil for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Place the cooked chicken on a bun and serve with additional pickles if desired.

Notes

For added crunch, consider double dredging the chicken by dipping it in the egg wash again before coating with flour. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days and reheat to maintain crispiness.