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EASY CHICK-FIL-A SPICY CRISPY CHICKEN SANDWICH AT HOME | KITCHEN CAPTAIN | EPISODE 22

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Crispy Chicken Sandwich

Cultural Context

The crispy chicken sandwich has its roots in Southern cuisine, where fried chicken is a beloved staple. This dish has gained immense popularity across the United States, often found in fast-food chains and diners. Today, it comes in various styles, including spicy versions and gourmet toppings, appealing to a wide range of tastes.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 chicken breasts
2 cups pickle juice
1 cup flour
2 teaspoons salt and pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 eggs
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups peanut oil
2 to 3 tablespoons cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
pinch of paprika
4 toasted buns
sliced pickles

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: avocado spread

💰Cheaper: yogurt

Avocado spread is healthier while maintaining creaminess.

1

Butterfly the chicken breasts in half, then slice them into quarters. Place the cutlets into a bowl and cover with pickle juice to brine in the fridge for two hours.

2

Make the dredge using flour, salt, pepper, cayenne, paprika, garlic, and chili powder; mix well and set aside.

3

Prepare the egg wash with eggs, hot sauce, and buttermilk; whisk together. Take three tablespoons of the egg mixture and mix it into the flour dredge.

4

Slice enough pickles to cover the buns.

5

Mix cayenne, brown sugar, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and paprika for the sauce. Add half a cup of reserved oil from frying the chicken to the spices and whisk together.

6

Heat peanut oil in a deep-dish skillet over medium heat.

7

Double-dredge the chicken: coat in the flour mixture, dip in the egg wash, repeat the flour dredge, and place on a cooking sheet.

8

When the oil reaches 325 to 350 degrees, gently place the chicken in the skillet and cook until browned on one side, about five minutes. Flip and cook until the internal temperature reaches 158-159 degrees.

9

Let the chicken rest to reach 165 degrees while toasting the buns in a non-stick frying pan with butter.

10

Whisk half a cup of cooking oil into the spice mixture to create the sauce.

11

Assemble the sandwich: cover the toasted bun with pickles, place the chicken on top, brush with spicy sauce, and add the bun top.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingfryingcoating

Equipment Needed

deep-dish skilletthermometercooking sheetnon-stick frying pan

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

Fried Chicken SandwichSouthern Chicken Sandwich

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