Chik-fil-A Crispy Chicken Sandwich

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breast halves
• 1/2 cup pickle juice
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 large egg
• oil for frying
• 4 hamburger buns
• Pickle, lettuce, tomato and cheese slices, for topping
• BREADING
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 Tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1-2 teaspoons cayenne pepper *optional, for a spicy chicken sandwich
• SAUCE
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 3 teaspoons yellow mustard
• 2 teaspoon barbecue sauce (hickory tastes the best)
• 2 Tablespoons honey
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

1. Combine the pickle juice and water in a ziplock bag. Add the chicken breast halves and marinate for an hour.
2. Make the sauce: Make the Chick-fil-A sauce by combining all ingredients in a bowl. Mix well and set aside.
3. In a large bowl mix the breading ingredients together: flour, powdered sugar, paprika, black pepper, chili powder, salt, and baking powder.
4. In another bowl mix the milk, and egg.
5. Add 2-3 cups of oil to a large saucepan and heat oil to about 350 degrees F.
6. Coat the chicken: Dip the marinated chicken into the egg mixture, and then coat in the flour breading mixture. Now "double-dip" by repeating this step and dipping that same chicken tender back into the egg mixture and then back into the flour again!
7. Pan fry: Place chicken in hot oil and fry for 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove to paper towel to dry.
8. Assemble Sandwich: Toast the sandwich buns. Grab the Chick-fil-A sauce and smooth it on both sides of the buns. Top with lettuce, cheese, and crispy chicken.

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