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10 of the best Chick-Fil-A Copy Cat Recipes

This copycat Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich recipe combines a tangy dill pickle marinade with a spicy, crispy flour coating for juicy, tender chicken cooked to perfection. Quick to prepare and full of bold flavors, it brings restaurant-quality taste right to your kitchen.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 520 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Skillet or fryer for frying chicken
  • 1 Mixing bowls for milk mixture and flour mixture

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 2 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts sliced into sandwich-sized pieces
  • 1 cup Dill pickle juice
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1 Egg large
  • 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
  • Enough Vegetable oil for frying, heat to 350°F (175°C)
  • 4 Hamburger buns toasted lightly
  • 4 slices Dill pickles

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Slice chicken breasts into sandwich-sized pieces.
  • Marinate chicken pieces in dill pickle juice for at least 30 minutes.
    1 cup Dill pickle juice
  • Whisk milk and egg together until smooth.
    1 cup Milk, 1 Egg
  • Mix flour, powdered sugar, paprika, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper in a bowl.
    1.5 cups All-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar, 2 teaspoons Paprika, 1 teaspoon Salt, 1 teaspoon Black pepper, 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder, 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder, 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
  • Dip each chicken piece in the milk mixture, then coat with flour mixture. Repeat for a second coat.
    1 cup Milk, 1 Egg, 1.5 cups All-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar, 2 teaspoons Paprika, 1 teaspoon Salt, 1 teaspoon Black pepper, 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder, 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder, 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
  • Heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) in a skillet or fryer.
    Enough Vegetable oil
  • Fry chicken pieces until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
  • Drain chicken on paper towels to remove excess oil.
  • Toast hamburger buns lightly.
    4 Hamburger buns
  • Assemble sandwiches with chicken and pickle slices, then serve.
    4 slices Dill pickles

Notes

Use slow release for juicier chicken or quick release to save time. Store leftovers in airtight containers in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat in oven or air fryer to keep crispy.