Chick-Fil-A Crispy Chicken Sandwich Copycat

Chick-Fil-A Crispy Chicken Sandwich Copycat

4 servings

This Chick-Fil-A crispy chicken sandwich with homemade Chick-Fil-A sauce is the perfect copycat recipe of the classic sandwich we all love!

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breast halves
  • 1/2 cup pickle juice
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • oil for frying
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • Pickle, lettuce, tomato and cheese slices
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 Tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1-2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 3 teaspoons yellow mustard
  • 2 teaspoon barbecue sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Directions

  1. 1

    Marinate the chicken: combine the pickle juice and water in a ziplock bag.Add the chicken breast halves and marinate for 30 minutes. 

  2. 2

    Make the sauce: Make the Chick-fil-A sauce by combining all ingredients in a bowl. Mix well and set aside.

  3. 3

    Next, in a large bowl mix the breading ingredients together: flour, powdered sugar, paprika, black pepper, chili powder, salt, and baking powder.

  4. 4

    In another bowl mix the milk, and egg.

  5. 5

    Add 2-3 cups of oil to a large saucepan and heat oil to about 350 degrees F. 

  6. 6

    Coat the chicken: Dip the marinated chicken into the egg mixture, and then coat in the flour breading mixture.Now "double-dip" by repeating this step and dipping that same chicken tender back into the egg mixture and then back into the flour again!

  7. 7

    Pan fry: Place chicken in hot oil and fry for 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove to paper towel to dry. 

  8. 8

    Assemble Sandwich: Toast the sandwich buns.Grab the Chick-fil-A sauce and smooth it on both sides of the buns. Top with lettuce, cheese, and crispy chicken! Enjoy!