CRISPY Fried Chicken Sandwich Recipe | Better Than Chick-Fil-a & Popeyes

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 the flour mix and ingredients that will go inside the mix.

In a bowl, combine 2 eggs, a little bit of onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and red hot hot sauce to create a binder for the chicken.

Dip the boneless chicken thighs into the egg mixture, shaking off the excess.

Coat the chicken in the flour mix, shaking off the excess again.

Repeat the process: dip the chicken back into the egg mixture and then back into the flour mix.

Let the coated chicken rest for a little while to allow the breading to set.

Melt butter in a pan and toast the buns until golden brown to avoid sogginess.

Cook the bacon in a hot pan until crispy but not burnt, adjusting to personal preference.

Heat peanut oil in a deep fryer or pan and fry the chicken for about 10 to 12 minutes until golden brown, flipping occasionally to prevent scorching.

Assemble the sandwich by spreading sweet baby raised barbecue sauce on the toasted bun, adding pickles, the fried chicken, and crispy bacon, then topping with the other half of the bun.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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