Chick-Fil-A Fried Chicken Sandwich - Cook it at Home! with “Founder” S. Truett Cathy!

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cornmeal is often cheaper.

burger buns

🥗Healthier: whole grain buns

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain buns are more nutritious, while white bread is often less expensive.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: avocado spread

💰Cheaper: yogurt

Avocado spread is healthier, while yogurt can be a cost-effective alternative.

Get chicken breasts and place them in a Ziploc bag.

Pound the chicken breasts to make them even on all sides.

Slice the chicken to make pieces about the size of a bun.

Marinate the chicken in pickle juice for 6 hours, or overnight if desired.

Prepare the seasoning by mixing black pepper, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and MSG.

Make seasoned flour by mixing flour, dried milk, baking powder, sugar, and salt.

Prepare an egg wash with 2 eggs and 1 cup of milk.

After marinating, dry the chicken pieces off to ensure the coating sticks.

Season the chicken with the prepared seasoning mix.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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