Popeye's & Chick-fil-A Hybrid Fried Chicken Sandwich - Food Wishes

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.

Make the marinade by mixing buttermilk, salt, hot sauce, and dry ranch dressing mix.

Prepare chicken breasts by making shallow slashes in the thick end to help the marinade penetrate.

Coat the chicken breasts in the marinade until well coated and submerged.

Refrigerate the marinated chicken for 2 to 4 hours.

Prepare the breading mix by combining all-purpose flour, corn starch, salt, freshly ground black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a bowl.

Add the remaining dry ranch dressing mix to the flour mixture and mix well.

In a separate bowl, prepare the wash by mixing 1 egg, buttermilk, and a splash of regular milk.

Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess to drip off, and coat it in the seasoned flour mix.

Shake off excess flour, dip the chicken in the wash, and then return to the flour mix for a second coating.

Let the breaded chicken rest on a rack for at least 50 minutes to allow the coating to adhere.

Heat oil in a deep fryer or cast-iron skillet to 350 to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Carefully place the chicken in the hot oil and fry for 4 to 5 minutes until golden brown and cooked through, flipping halfway if desired.

Transfer the fried chicken to crinkled foil to prevent sogginess.

Spread mayonnaise on a lightly buttered and toasted hamburger bun.

Add sliced dill pickles on top of the mayo, then place the fried chicken breast on the bun.

Top with the other half of the bun and serve.

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