1Cut large chicken breasts in half and then fillet them to a desired thickness.
2Pound the filleted chicken breasts in a Ziploc bag until they are of an even thickness, starting from the center and working outwards.
3Prepare the brine by pouring pickle juice over the chicken, adding half a teaspoon each of garlic powder, paprika, and white pepper (optional), and a little water to neutralize some of the pickle juice.
4Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
5Prepare the dry mixture for breading by combining one cup of all-purpose flour, one and a half teaspoons of powdered sugar, one teaspoon of salt, one and a half teaspoons of paprika, one teaspoon of white pepper, half a teaspoon of celery salt, one teaspoon of garlic powder, and one teaspoon of MSG in a bowl.
6Prepare the egg wash by beating one egg and then mixing it with one-fourth cup of milk.
7Take a piece of chicken directly from the brine and dip it into the egg mixture.
8Transfer the chicken to the flour mixture and press it down firmly to ensure a good coating and to create clumps for crispiness.
9Heat peanut oil in a deep fryer or a large cast iron skillet to about 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
10Carefully drop one piece of breaded chicken into the hot oil, dipping it a little first, then fully immersing it.
11Fry the chicken for about 4 minutes, flipping halfway through. Adjust cooking time for thicker pieces (up to 5-7 minutes).
12Remove the cooked chicken from the fryer.
13Butter hamburger buns and toast them on a hot grill.
14Prepare the sauce by combining half a cup of mayonnaise, three tablespoons of honey, two tablespoons of lemon juice, two tablespoons of regular yellow mustard, and two tablespoons of barbecue sauce.
15Spread the sauce on the toasted buns.
16Place four thick pickle slices on the bottom bun.
17Add a piece of fried chicken to the sandwich.
18Add more sauce on top of the chicken.
Ingredients
2 chicken breast
0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
0.5 teaspoon paprika
0.5 teaspoon white pepper
water
pickle juice
1 cup all-purpose flour
1.5 teaspoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1.5 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon white pepper
0.5 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon MSG
0.25 cup milk
1 egg
peanut oil
butter
hamburger buns
0.5 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
4 pickle slices
Equipment
sharp knifeZiploc bagbowldishCool Daddy Deep Fryerlarge cast iron skilletgrill
Tips
Pound chicken starting from the center and working outwards, but not too hard to avoid tearing.
When frying, keep oil temperature around 325 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure even cooking and a golden color.
Press the chicken firmly into the flour mixture to create clumps for a crispy texture.
For the sauce, exact measurements are not strictly necessary.