Popeyes Chicken Sandwhich | Farberware 4L Deep Fryer

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

brioche bun

🥗Healthier: whole wheat bun

💰Cheaper: plain hamburger bun

Whole wheat adds fiber, while plain buns are more economical.

Cut chicken breast in half to create fillets for even cooking.

Trim chicken to burger size and cut some into nugget shapes.

Prepare marinade with 3 eggs, 2 cups of buttermilk, 1/4 cup of hot sauce, and 1 tablespoon of Himalayan salt.

Whisk the marinade until well combined.

Marinate chicken in the mixture for 4 hours, covering with aluminum foil.

Prepare dry batter by mixing 1 1/2 cups of flour, 1/2 cup of corn starch, 1 tablespoon of kosher salt, 1 tablespoon of Creole seasoning, 1 tablespoon of black pepper, 1 tablespoon of paprika, and 1 tablespoon of cayenne pepper.

Mix dry ingredients until well combined.

Prepare sauce by mixing 3/4 cup of mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon of ketchup, 1/2 tablespoon of mustard, and 1 teaspoon of Creole seasoning.

Stir the sauce until well combined and adjust with relish if desired.

After marinating, remove chicken from marinade and coat in the dry batter, pressing to ensure it sticks.

Heat vegetable oil in the fryer to 350°F.

Fry chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.

Remove chicken from fryer and drain on paper towels.

Spread sauce on the bottom half of a brioche bun.

Place fried chicken on the bun, top with pickles, and cover with the top half of the bun.

Cooking Techniques

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