Chick-fil-A Style Chicken Sandwich

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Start with a decent amount of flour, chipotle chili powder, paprika, a sprinkle of dried oregano and thyme, and a decent amount of salt and pepper in a bowl.
  2. 2Submerge boneless, skinless chicken thighs into the flour mix.
  3. 3Let the thighs sit out for 10 minutes to soak up the flour and dry out.
  4. 4To the same flour mixture, add some potato or corn starch, a sprinkle of baking powder, and more of the same herbs and spices.
  5. 5For the wet batter, start with some buttermilk, splash in lots of your favorite hot sauce, and reinforce all the seasonings.
  6. 6Prepare three stations for frying: dried out chicken thighs, wet batter, and seasoned dry batter.
  7. 7Heat oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  8. 8Fry the chicken thighs.
  9. 9As soon as the chicken is done, hit them with a slice of cheese.
  10. 10Quickly toast the brioche buns.
  11. 11Spread hot mayo on the toasted brioche bun.
  12. 12Add a trio of pickles to the bun.
  13. 13Place the fried chicken on the bun.
  14. 14Crown the sandwich with more sauce and the top bun.

Ingredients

  • decent amount flour
  • chipotle chili powder
  • paprika
  • sprinkle dried oregano
  • thyme
  • decent amount salt
  • pepper
  • boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • potato or corn starch
  • sprinkle baking powder
  • buttermilk
  • lots hot sauce
  • oil
  • slice cheese
  • brioche buns
  • hot mayo
  • trio pickles

Equipment

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Tips

  • If your buttermilk is still white, it's not seasoned right.