How To Make Chick-fil-A's Spicy Chicken Sandwich

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: low-fat yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Low-fat yogurt reduces calories while maintaining tanginess.

buns

🥗Healthier: whole grain buns

💰Cheaper: store-brand buns

Whole grain buns add fiber and nutrients.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Chicken thighs are juicier and often less expensive.

flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Almond flour is gluten-free, while cornstarch is cheaper for breading.

Prepare the brine by adding 3 tablespoons plus 2 and 1/8 teaspoons of plain table salt to a small bowl.

Add 1 teaspoon of white pepper, 2 teaspoons of paprika, 1 teaspoon of cayenne, 1 teaspoon of mustard powder, and 2 tablespoons of garlic powder to the bowl.

Pour in 1 liter of water and stir until the salt has completely dissolved.

Clean the chicken breasts by removing any fat or unsightly bits and the tenderloin.

Trim off the narrow end of the chicken breast halfway up, then split the thick half horizontally to create cutlets.

Pound each cutlet under plastic wrap with a meat mallet to create thin, uniform fillets.

Add the chicken fillets to the spicy brine and refrigerate for 8 to 12 hours.

Prepare the spicy seasoning by mixing 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of MSG, 1/4 teaspoon of white sugar, 2 and 1/2 teaspoons of paprika, 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of white pepper, 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of cayenne, and 1/2 teaspoon of mustard powder.

After brining, dry the chicken fillets with paper towels and sprinkle each fillet with the spicy seasoning mixture.

Prepare the breading mixture using non-fat milk powder and the spicy seasoning mixture.

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