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Joe Rooney

Copy Cat Chick Fil A Sandwiches Easy Recipe at Home

Enjoy these incredible Copy Cat Chick Fil A Sandwiches that perfectly mimic the iconic fast food favorite. With a special blend of spices in the breading and juicy chicken marinated in dill pickle juice, this recipe brings the beloved taste right to your home kitchen.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 1157
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 boneless skinless chicken breast (we get 3 patties per breast)
  • 1/4 cup dill pickle juice
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp celery salt
  • 1/4 tsp dried basil
  • tiny dash of cayenne
  • 1 cup Oil for frying if you’re going for authenticity use peanut oil, I usually just use vegetable oil and they still taste phenomenal
  • Buns buttered and lightly toasted

Method
 

  1. Place the chicken between plastic wrap and gently flatten it to about half an inch thickness using a meat tenderizer.
  2. Slice the chicken breast evenly into two or three pieces.
  3. Let the chicken soak in dill pickle juice for a minimum of 30 minutes and up to an hour.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together the egg and milk until blended.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, powdered sugar, paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, celery salt, dried basil, and cayenne.
  6. Dip each chicken piece first into the egg mixture on both sides, then dredge thoroughly in the seasoned flour mix.
  7. Heat oil in a skillet to approximately 345 to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, making sure it's about half an inch deep.
  8. Fry each chicken piece for about 2 minutes per side until the coating is golden and the chicken is cooked through.
  9. Transfer the cooked chicken to paper towels to drain excess oil.
  10. Serve the chicken patties on toasted, buttered buns with slices of pickles.

Notes

  • For the most authentic flavor, use peanut oil for frying. Be sure to not overcook the chicken to keep it juicy and tender. Adjust spice levels by varying the amount of cayenne according to your preference.