Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich (Restaurant Copycat)
⏱️ 60 minutes👥 4 servings❤️ Taste: 10/10
Nutrition Facts
Calories
440
Protein
28g
Carbs
45g
Fiber
2g
Health Benefits
Gut Health4/10
Anti-Inflammatory6/10
Blood Sugar Control5/10
Ingredients
- •- 4 chicken breasts, butterflied
- •- 2 cups dill pickle juice (for brining)
- •- 2 cups whole milk
- •- 2 large eggs
- •- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- •- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- •- 1 tablespoon paprika
- •- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- •- 2 teaspoons salt
- •- 2 teaspoons MSG (critical for authentic taste)
- •- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- •- 1 teaspoon celery salt
- •- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- •- Peanut oil for frying
- •- 4 buttered hamburger buns
- •- Dill pickle slices
Instructions
- 11. Brine chicken in pickle juice for 30 minutes
- 22. Combine milk and eggs in bowl
- 33. Mix flour, sugar, and all seasonings in another bowl
- 44. Heat peanut oil to 350°F
- 55. Dip brined chicken in milk mixture, then coating
- 66. Fry 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown
- 77. Rest on wire rack
- 88. Toast buttered buns
- 99. Assemble: bottom bun, chicken, pickles, top bun