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Copycat Chicken Sandwich

This chick fil a chicken copycat delivers a juicy brined fillet with a crispy coating, toasted bun, and pickles for restaurant-style flavor at home.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Total Time 35

Servings: 4

Calories: 520

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

4 piece Chicken breast fillets, pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
1 cup Dill pickle juice
1 cup All-purpose flour
2 tbsp Powdered sugar
1 tsp Smoked paprika
1 tsp Garlic powder
2 cup Peanut oil for frying
4 piece Brioche buns, toasted
16 piece Dill pickle slices

Method

Submerge the chicken fillets in pickle juice and refrigerate for 20 minutes to brine.
Whisk together flour, powdered sugar, smoked paprika, and garlic powder in a shallow dish.
Remove chicken from brine, press each fillet into the flour mixture to coat both sides, then shake off excess.
Heat peanut oil in a large skillet to 350°F / 175°C and fry the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden and cooked to 165°F / 74°C.
Drain the chicken on a wire rack for 2 minutes to keep the coating crisp.
Place each fillet on a toasted brioche bun bottom, top with 4 pickle slices, and cover with the bun top.