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Copycat Popeyes crispy chicken sandwich

Copycat Popeyes Chicken Sandwich

Copycat Popeyes Chicken Sandwich - an extra-crispy, craggy buttermilk-fried chicken fillet on a buttered brioche bun with pickles and spicy mayo. The viral sandwich, made at home.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Calories: 680
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken thighs boneless
  • 1.5 cups buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 4 brioche buns buttered and toasted
  • 16 pickle slices

Equipment

  • Heavy pot

Method
 

  1. Marinate the chicken thighs in buttermilk and hot sauce for at least 1 hour.
  2. Mix the flour, Cajun seasoning, and paprika. Dredge each thigh, drizzling in a little buttermilk for craggy bits.
  3. Fry at 350F for 5-6 minutes per side until deep golden and 165F inside.
  4. Build on toasted buttered buns with pickles and spicy mayo.

Notes

Drizzling buttermilk into the flour creates the craggy crust that makes the Popeyes sandwich legendary.