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

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To make the buns, dissolve 2 1/2 teaspoons of instant yeast in 1/2 cup of lukewarm water and 1/2 cup of whole milk.

In a stand mixer, combine 3.5 cups of bread flour, 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon of fine sea salt. Mix in 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil and the milk mixture, followed by 1 egg yolk and 1 whole egg until a smooth dough forms.

Shape the dough into a ball, place it in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise for 1 hour.

Punch down the dough, divide it into six balls, and place them on a baking sheet to proof for 30 minutes.

Brush the dough balls with egg wash and bake in a 375-degree oven for 15 minutes. Brush with melted butter once out of the oven.

For the chicken, mix 3 tablespoons of kosher salt, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 2 teaspoons of MSG in a bowl.

Season the chicken thighs with the mixture and let them cure in the fridge for 30 minutes.

Heat 2 1/2 inches of vegetable oil in a 6-7 quart dutch oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Prepare the breading station by combining 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of garlic powder, 1 tablespoon of smoked paprika, 2 teaspoons of MSG, 2 teaspoons of ground white pepper, and 1 tablespoon of kosher salt in a bowl.

In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 eggs and 1 cup of whole milk for the chicken wash.

Dunk each piece of chicken in the milk mixture, then coat in the flour mixture, shaking off excess flour.

Fry the chicken in the hot oil for 3-5 minutes until golden brown, then place on a wire rack to drain.

To make the sauce, combine 1/2 cup of mayo, 1/2 cup of whole-grain mustard, and a touch of salt and pepper.

Slice the buns in half, butter both pieces, and toast them in a pan. Spread sauce on the bottom bun, add pickle rounds, and top with the fried chicken before adding the top bun.

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