Chick-Fil-A Style Chicken Sandwich

Instructions

1. 1

   Pound Chicken Breast

   19 min

   Begin by wrapping the chicken breast in plastic wrap. Use the flat side of a meat tenderizer to gently pound the chicken until it reaches a thickness of about 1/2 inch, which helps ensure even cooking and tenderness.

2. 2

   Cut Chicken Into Halves

   11 min

   Once pounded, slice the chicken breast into two equal pieces. This will help the chicken cook more evenly and fit nicely on the sandwich.

3. 3

   Marinate in Pickle Juice

   Place the chicken pieces in a bowl and pour in the pickle juice. Allow the chicken to marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour; this will enhance flavor and tenderness. For an extra kick, consider adding a teaspoon of Tabasco sauce to the marinade.

4. 4

   Prepare Egg Mixture

   3 min

   In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the egg and milk until fully combined. This mixture will help the flour coating adhere to the chicken during frying.

5. 5

   Mix Dry Coating Ingredients

   4 min

   In another bowl, combine the flour, icing sugar, paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, celery salt, and cayenne pepper. Mix well until all dry ingredients are evenly distributed, creating a flavorful coating for the chicken.

6. 6

   Coat Chicken Pieces

   5 min

   Take each piece of marinated chicken and dip it into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are coated. Then, transfer the chicken to the flour mixture and coat thoroughly, pressing lightly to ensure the coating sticks well.

7. 7

   Heat Olive Oil in Skillet

   1 min

   Pour olive oil into a skillet, enough to be about 1/2 inch deep. Heat the oil to a temperature between 345-350°F (around 175-180°C). You can test the oil’s readiness by dropping a small amount of flour into it; it should sizzle immediately.

8. 8

   Fry Chicken Cutlets

   15 min

   Carefully place each coated chicken cutlet into the hot oil. Fry for about 2 minutes on each side or until they turn a deep golden brown and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). The chicken should be crispy on the outside while remaining moist inside.

9. 9

   Drain and Serve

   2 min

   Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and place on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve the crispy chicken on toasted sesame seed burger buns, topping each with pickle slices for that classic flavor.

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