Popeyes Blackened Chicken Sandwich (Restaurant Copycat)
⏱️ 40 minutes👥 4 servings❤️ Taste: /10
Nutrition Facts
Calories
N/A
Protein
N/Ag
Carbs
N/Ag
Fiber
N/Ag
Health Benefits
Ingredients
- •- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- •- 2 cups buttermilk
- •- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- •- 2 tbsp blackening seasoning
- •- 1 tbsp paprika
- •- 1 tsp garlic powder
- •- 1 tsp onion powder
- •- 1 tsp kosher salt
- •- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- •- Vegetable oil for frying
- •- 4 brioche hamburger buns
- •- 1/4 cup Louisiana-style hot sauce
- •- 4 dill pickle chips
- •- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- 11. Butterfly chicken breasts to even thickness, about 1/2-inch. Place between plastic wrap and pound gently.
- 22. Marinate chicken in buttermilk for minimum 2 hours, maximum 24 hours in refrigerator.
- 33. Combine flour, blackening seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in shallow dish.
- 44. Remove chicken from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip. Dredge completely in seasoned flour mixture.
- 55. Heat vegetable oil to 350°F in heavy-bottomed cast iron skillet.
- 66. Carefully place breaded chicken into hot oil. Fry 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- 77. Brush buns with melted butter, toast until golden.
- 88. Drizzle hot sauce over cooked chicken.
- 99. Assemble sandwich: Bottom bun, chicken, pickle chips, top bun.