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Copycat Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich with pickles on a brioche bun

Copycat Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich

The famous copycat Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich - a juicy pickle-brined fried chicken breast on a buttered toasted bun with pickles. Crispy, tender, and just like the original, any day of the week.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts halved into 4 cutlets
  • 1/2 cup dill pickle juice
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 brioche buns buttered and toasted
  • 16 dill pickle chips

Equipment

  • Heavy skillet or pot

Method
 

  1. Pound the chicken cutlets to an even thickness and brine in the pickle juice for 30-60 minutes.
  2. Whisk the egg and milk in one bowl. In another, whisk the flour, powdered sugar, paprika, and salt.
  3. Dip each cutlet in the egg wash, then dredge firmly in the flour mixture.
  4. Fry in 350F oil for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked to 165F. Drain on a wire rack.
  5. Toast the buttered buns, add two pickle chips, and the chicken. That's the classic Chick-fil-A build.

Notes

The pickle-juice brine and powdered sugar in the breading are the two Chick-fil-A secrets. Toast the buns in butter for the authentic finish, and add Chick-fil-A sauce if you like.