Copycat Chick Fil A Sandwich Recipe (Fried or Air Fried)
Picture this – it’s a Sunday afternoon, and all you’re craving is your favorite fried chicken sandwich from Chick Fil A. What are you to do?! Make this easy copycat recipe, of course!
Place chicken breast between two pieces of plastic wrap and set on a cutting board. Use a meat mallet to pound them to ½-inch thickness.
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
In a large plastic zipper bag, add ½ cup milk, pickle juice, and lemon juice. Seal and shake, then add chicken. Place in the refrigerator and marinate for at least 30 minutes. Drain well.
1½ cups milk, ½ cup dill pickle juice, ¼ cup lemon juice
In a shallow baking dish, whisk together the remaining milk and the egg. In a clean plastic zipper bag, combine flour, sugar, salt, paprika, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Seal and shake well.
1 large egg, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon ground paprika, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Place the chicken in the bag and shake to coat. Dredge each piece through the egg-milk mixture, then return it to the bag and coat well. Shake the excess flour off of each piece and allow them to rest on a metal cooling rack.
FRYING INSTRUCTIONS
Heat 1 cup peanut oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
Peanut oil
Working in batches, add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until evenly golden and crispy, about 5-6 minutes, flipping once. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
AIR FRYING INSTRUCTIONS
Spray the inside of an air fryer basket with cooking oil, then preheat it to 350°F.
Place chicken in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, working in batches if needed. Lightly spray the chicken with cooking oil.
Air fry the chicken for 6 minutes. Carefully flip the chicken, spray with additional cooking oil, and fry for 6 more minutes.
Increase the temperature of the air fryer to 400°F. Continue cooking for 8 minutes, until the chicken is crispy and 165°F internally.
For the Sauce
Use a whisk or fork to mix sauce ingredients together in a small bowl. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
For Assembly
Place a piece of chicken on each bun. Top with sauce, pickles, and any other toppings you desire.
4 hamburger buns, Dill pickle slices
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Notes
Don't cook the chicken for too long in the oil, or you're going to have greasy chicken sandwiches!
While the traditional frying method is delicious, the air fryer method is also great, especially if you're looking for a bit of a healthier option.
Remember to pound the chicken not matter what, or it won't cook evenly and the middle may be raw while the outside it burned.
Nutritional information is for 1 fried chicken sandwich.
Storage: Store copycat Chick FIl A sandwiches disassembled in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.