Description
This Homemade Chick-Fil-A Chicken Sandwich recipe delivers a crispy, flavorful fried chicken breast sandwich that’s perfect for lunch or dinner. The chicken is marinated in a spiced milk and egg mixture, coated with a seasoned flour mixture, and fried to golden perfection. Served on toasted hamburger buns with dill pickle slices, it’s a delicious copycat of the iconic fast-food favorite made right in your kitchen.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Marinade
- 2 large chicken breasts, sliced into 4 thin cutlets
- 1 cup milk
- 2 eggs
Spice Mixture
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons salt
Flour Coating
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons milk powder
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Additional Ingredients
- Oil for frying (enough to fill skillet about 1-2 inches deep)
- 4 hamburger buns
- Dill pickle slices
Instructions
- Prepare the milk and egg mixture: In a bowl, whisk together the milk and eggs until fully combined and set aside.
- Mix the spices: In another bowl, combine smoked paprika, cayenne powder, garlic powder, ground black pepper, and salt to create the seasoning blend.
- Season the chicken: Coat the chicken cutlets evenly with the spice mixture, ensuring all surfaces are well-seasoned for maximum flavor.
- Marinate the chicken: Place the seasoned chicken pieces into the milk and egg mixture, making sure they are thoroughly coated. Let them soak briefly to tenderize and infuse flavor.
- Prepare the flour coating: In a separate bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, milk powder, granulated sugar, and baking powder until evenly combined.
- Dredge the chicken: Remove each piece of chicken from the milk mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Then press each piece firmly in the flour mixture so it’s well coated on all sides.
- Heat the oil: In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat enough oil to reach 350°F (175°C), ensuring it is hot enough for frying but not smoking.
- Fry the chicken: Carefully add the coated chicken pieces to the hot oil in batches. Fry for approximately 4-5 minutes on each side until the exterior is golden brown and the chicken is cooked through.
- Drain excess oil: Transfer the fried chicken to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil and maintain crispiness.
- Toast the buns: Lightly toast the hamburger buns to add texture and flavor while the chicken rests.
- Assemble the sandwich: On the bottom half of each toasted bun, place a few dill pickle slices. Top with a fried chicken piece and then cover with the top half of the bun. Serve warm.
Notes
- For best results, use thin, even cutlets for quick and thorough cooking.
- Make sure the oil temperature stays steady at 350°F to prevent greasy or undercooked chicken.
- You can add a bit of honey or mustard to the sandwich for an extra flavor twist.
- Leftover chicken can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated in an air fryer for crispiness.
- Use a thermometer to ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safety.
