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Authentic Copycat Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich | Homemade Classic

This spot-on copycat Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich features juicy marinated chicken with a crispy breading, served on a buttery toasted bun with signature pickle chips.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Chick Fil-A, Chick Fil-A Chicken Sandwich, comfort food, Fried, Homemade, Sandwich
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 781kcal
Author Stephanie Manley

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

Marinade

  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cubes chicken bouillon
  • 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt

Chicken batter

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups finely crushed saltine cracker crumbs
  • 2 teaspoons powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Sandwich Ingredients

  • 4 hamburger buns
  • 8 dill pickles
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • peanut oil for frying You can use vegetable oil

Instructions

Chicken Marinade Instructions

  • Place cool water in a bowl add 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt, and dissolve bouillon cubes in the mixture. Place chicken breast in water, mix, cover, and place in the refrigerator for 12 hours or the next day.

Chicken Batter Instructions

  • Pour off chicken marinade and discard, you can not use it again.
  • In a shallow dish combine all-purpose flour, cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, and paprika. Stir to combine.
  • Shake off excess marinade and dredge chicken into the seasoned flour mixture.
  • Rest the breaded chicken breast on a wire rack and allow them to rest for a few minutes.

Cooking the chicken

  • Heat oil to 350 degrees in a deep fryer, large pot or a frying pan. If you are using a large pot, add enough oil so the oil is 4 inches deep.
  • Cook the chicken for 7 to 8 minutes or until the chicken has browned and has an internal temperature of 165 degrees.  Drain the chicken on a clean wire rack.

Assemble the sandwiches

  • Melt the butter, and brush the butter on the hamburger buns.
  • Lay one crispy chicken breast down on each hamburger bottom.
  • Top with 2 dill pickle chips, then the top bun.

Recipe Tips

If chicken breasts are extremely large, you can use two of them. Simply slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally.

Nutrition

Calories: 781kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 1956mg | Potassium: 667mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 508IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 149mg | Iron: 5mg
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