Chick Fil A fried chicken sandwich recipe || way better though 🤩

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.

Prepare chicken thighs by deboning and skinning them.

In a bowl, combine buttermilk, crushed black pepper, salt, fennel seeds, onion flakes, all-purpose seasoning, smoked paprika, chili powder, and grate in 2 cloves of garlic to create a marinade.

Whisk the marinade together until well combined.

Submerge the chicken pieces into the marinade and cover with cling film.

Marinate the chicken at room temperature for 20 to 25 minutes.

In another bowl, combine all-purpose flour with the same dry spices used in the marinade, except for the fennel seeds, and whisk until well combined to prepare the breading.

In a blender, add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, crushed black pepper, smoked paprika, 5 cloves of roasted garlic (or substitute with 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic), and chili powder. Blend until smooth to create the honey roasted barbecue spread.

Heat peanut oil in a pan for frying the chicken.

After 30 minutes of marinating, remove the chicken from the marinade and coat it in the breading mixture, double breading each piece for extra crispiness.

Check the oil temperature, ensuring it reaches 350 degrees Fahrenheit before frying the chicken.

Fry each chicken piece in the hot oil until the outer layer is crispy and the inner layer is juicy.

Toast the brioche buns on a hot griddle with a drizzle of olive oil for about 30 seconds.

Spread honey roasted barbecue sauce on the toasted brioche buns.

Layer lettuce, fried chicken, pickled cucumber, and tomatoes on the bottom bun.

Sprinkle kosher or sea salt on the tomatoes to enhance their sweetness.

Spread more honey roasted barbecue sauce on the top brioche bun before closing the sandwich.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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