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Homemade Copycat Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich: Perfect Homemade Version for Any Day photo

Copycat Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich: Perfect Homemade Version for Any Day

A crispy, brined and fried chicken sandwich that's a homemade take on the Chick-fil-A classic.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • shallow dish or pie plate
  • Wire Rack
  • deep-fryer, large pot, or deep skillet
  • Instant Read Thermometer
  • Pastry Brush
  • Tongs

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 chicken bouillon cubes
  • 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups finely crushed saltine cracker crumbs
  • 2 teaspoons powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • 8 dill pickle slices use 2 per sandwich
  • 2 tablespoons butter for brushing buns
  • peanut oil or vegetable oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, dissolve the 2 chicken bouillon cubes and 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt into 2 cups cool water; add the chicken breasts, cover, and refrigerate for 12 hours or overnight to brine.
  • After brining, pour off and discard the marinade and pat the chicken breasts lightly to remove excess liquid.
  • In a shallow dish, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 cups finely crushed saltine crumbs, 2 teaspoons powdered sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon paprika; stir to blend evenly.
  • Dredge each chicken breast in the seasoned flour mixture, pressing the coating onto the surface, then place the breaded breasts on a wire rack and let them rest a few minutes to set.
  • Heat peanut oil (or vegetable oil) in a deep-fryer, large pot, or deep skillet to 350°F (175°C); use enough oil for about 4 inches depth if using a pot.
  • Fry the chicken breasts 7 to 8 minutes per side as needed until golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 165°F (74°C); adjust time for thickness and drain on a clean wire rack.
  • Melt the butter and brush it on the inside of each hamburger bun.
  • Assemble each sandwich by placing one fried chicken breast on the bottom bun, topping with two dill pickle slices, and finishing with the top bun.

Notes

  • If breasts are very large, slice them horizontally to make two thinner cutlets.