How To Make Chick-fil-A's Chicken Sandwich At Home

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Thin out the chicken breasts to about half an inch to a quarter inch thick by smashing them.

Prepare a brine solution with 4 cups of water and 2 tablespoons of table salt, and add the chicken fillets. Brine in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours.

Make the seasoning by mixing 1 teaspoon of MSG, 2 teaspoons of paprika, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of powdered sugar, and 0.5 teaspoon of cayenne pepper. Set aside.

Prepare the egg wash by whisking together 2 whole eggs and 1 cup of non-fat milk until homogeneous.

In a bowl, mix self-rising bleached flour with 2 tablespoons of dried non-fat milk and 1 teaspoon of powdered sugar, then add 2 tablespoons of the seasoning mix from earlier.

Season the brined chicken breasts with the remaining seasoning mix, sprinkling it evenly on both sides.

Dunk the seasoned chicken in the egg wash, then coat it in the flour mixture, pressing firmly to ensure the flour sticks. Let it sit for about 5 minutes on a paper towel.

Heat 100% refined peanut oil in a fryer to 330-340°F.

Fry the chicken for 4 minutes total, flipping halfway, until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

Place the fried chicken on a paper towel and a wire rack to cool, removing excess oil.

Toast brioche buns in a medium heated skillet with 1 tablespoon of butter until light and consistent in texture.

Assemble the sandwich by placing pickle chips on the bottom bun, adding the fried chicken, and topping with the other half of the bun.

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