Today is one of my best friend’s birthdays. I’ve been lucky enough to celebrate the past 5 birthdays with her as we are two days apart. Chick Fil A is her favorite food, so in honor of my dear friend Kelly’s birthday I bring you the Chick Fil A Chicken Sandwich.
This is doubly delicious as I now know the secret to making this at home and I can share it with all of you!
So without further ado I bring you the best chicken sandwich you will ever eat:
Recipe
via fromaway.com
Ingredients
- 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (or the thinly sliced kind OR perfect portions pounded out a bit)
- Kosher salt and ground pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Peanut oil, for frying (I used vegetable oil and they were just fine, though I would like to try peanut oil next time!)
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 cup whole-wheat flour (I left this out)
- 1 tablespoon dry milk (I left this out)
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (I used granulated sugar)
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 sour pickle, cut into eight slices
- soft hamburger buns, split
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Directions
- Place each piece between parchment paper, and pound to uniform thickness with a rolling pin. Season the chicken with 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon paprika.
- In a shallow baking dish, whisk together egg and milk. In another baking dish, whisk together flour, dry milk, powdered sugar, baking soda, dry mustard, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon paprika, and 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Meanwhile, heat about two inches of oil to 325 degrees in a heavy-bottomed pot or cast iron skillet. While oil heats, slice pickle, and set aside.
- Working in batches, dip chicken in the egg mixture, turning to coat, then dredge in flour mixture and shake off any excess. Fry the chicken in hot oil, using a candy thermometer to monitor oil temperature, until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Spread the cut side of the buns with some butter, and lightly toast in the skillet, buttered-side down. To assemble sandwiches, spread grilled buns with more butter, dip 2 pickle slices in jarred pickle juice to moisten and place on the bottom bun. Top with a piece of fried chicken and the bun top.
Serve to your honey and devour!
Happy birthday Kel! I hope your day is as wonderful as you are! 
