Copycat Chick-Fil-A Sandwiches
Copycat Chick Fil A Sandwiches are so easy to make at home so you can skip the drive-thru.
We love Chick-Fil-A sandwiches around here and sometimes you get a craving for one on Sunday and they are closed! Now you can save money and get that delicious chicken sandwich by making them right at home. I have the four secret ingredients to make Copycat Chick-Fil-A Sandwiches. A simple quick marinade gives this that signature taste and the breading is light and flavorful. Place the chicken on a soft brioche bun with some pickles and your favorite sauce and you will be skipping the drive thru to make these at home.
These Copycat Chick-Fil-A Sandwiches are so close to the real thing you won’t be able to tell a difference!! They don’t take too long to make and come out spot on! So if you are craving a delicious chicken sandwich on Sunday when they are closed, just whip up a batch yourself! These are everyone’s favorite chicken sandwiches!
We love Chick-Fil-A, their sandwiches are delicious with just that little hint of sweetness. Their sandwiches are to die for. Their waffle fries are what dreams are made of. And you can get ice cream with your kid’s meal?!? It really one of the best fast food restaurants there is.
Now no trip to Target is complete without stopping by Chick-Fil-A and picking up some lunch, they go together hand in hand and create such an awesome day.
Now you can make your own homemade chick-fil at home.
I could sing the praises of Chick-Fil-A all day long but there is one thing I do not love about them, the price. It is pricey. I know, I know, we are paying for quality and service but with 2 boys who already eat like linebackers, my wallet does cry a little when I pull into that drive-thru.
I decided to try my hand at making a chick fil a chicken sandwich at home for those days I don’t feel like spending half my paycheck on the drive thru lol or hauling all the kids out to the drive-thru or it’s Sunday :/ It’s always Sunday when the Chick-Fil-A cravings hit the hardest lol and this is the perfect chicken sandwich recipe and it tastes just like the real deal.
I have four secrets to making the perfect Copycat Chick-fil-a Sandwiches at home. This is such a great recipe to make delicious juicy chicken sandwiches right at home.
These things are essential in making your copycat chicken sandwich taste authentic. The chicken needs to marinate in the pickle juice/milk mixture for about 30 minutes to an hour before cooking to provide the perfect sandwich. The crackers get pulverized and mixed with the powdered sugar and a few other ingredients to make an amazing crispy coating.
They take a little fry in some peanut oil which is the final piece to the recipe. Throw some frozen waffles fries in the oil and you have an amazing meal you won’t believe didn’t come from the drive-thru. You can also throw these into the deep fryer if you have one.
So next time you have a serious Chick-fil-a craving just whip up a batch of these delicious Copycat Chick-Fil-A Sandwiches and some french fries and your whole family will be happy!
INGREDIENT LIST
Boneless chicken breasts- You want to make sure these are not too thick, so choose a thinner breast or pound them out to make them a little thinner.
Milk- Any milk you have on hand will work great.
Pickle juice- This needs to be dill pickle juice to really get that classic chick-fil flavor. This is a secret ingredient for this chicken nugget recipe.
Crackers- Townhouse, Ritz, any buttery cracker is fine
Bread crumbs- Make sure you are just using plain breadcrumbs, not seasoned.
Flour- Just plain all purpose flour is all you need.
Paprika- This adds flavor and color.
Black Pepper- This also adds flavor.
Salt- You definitely need some salt in this recipe.
Powdered sugar- I know this sounds strange but trust me it is essential to getting that copycat chick fil a taste.
Peanut oil- Chick-fil-a uses peanut oil to do their frying but you can use any oil you prefer like canola oil if you have a peanut allergy.
Pickle slices- These are optional but always on a their classic sandwich.
How to Make Copycat Chick-Fil-A Sandwiches
2. In a food processor pulse the crackers until fine.
3. To a large bowl combine the cracker crumbs, breadcrumbs, flour, paprika,
pepper, salt and powdered sugar.
4. Dredge the chicken pieces in the dry ingredients mixture.
5. In a large skillet over medium high heat add about an inch of your oil.
6. Fry the chicken cutlets about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and a
meat thermometer reaches 165 degrees.
7. Drain on paper towels.
8. Place your chicken on a brioche bun and serve with toppings!
Can I use boneless skinless thighs?
Sure! Now Chick-Fil-A uses white meat, so you won’t get an exact copycat taste but it would still be tasty!
Will this recipe work for chicken nuggets?
Yup!! Just use the same method and recipe above but cut the breasts into nuggets. You can also use whole tenderloins to make chicken tenders.
Can I use another oil for these fried chicken sandwiches?
You sure can! Feel free to switch to canola or vegetable oil if your family has allergies.
What can I add to the sandwiches?
Now you can buy all your favorite Chick-fil-a sauces like their polynesian sauce at the grocery store! But you can also just spread these with your favorite dipping sauce from home like barbecue sauce, ranch or honey mustard. You can also top these with dill pickles, lettuce, tomato, cheese or bacon.
Gather your ingredients.
Make the breading and marinate the chicken.
Bread the chicken filets in the flour mixture.
Fry the chicken.
Assemble your crispy chicken sandwich and serve!
Products I used to make this dish:
Spider Utensil: This is my favorite for getting fried foods out of that hot oil!
Cooling Rack: My favorite rack for cooling fried foods and baked goods, it’s huge!
Ceramic Skillet: My favorite pan for frying! Heavy duty so the heat distributes evenly!
Peanut Oil: This is THE brand of peanut oil to use! We love it!!
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We love Chick-Fil-A sandwiches around here and sometimes you get a craving for one on Sunday and they are closed! Now you can save money and get that delicious chicken sandwich by making them right at home. I have the four secret ingredients that gives you that Chick-Fil-A taste at home. A simple quick marinade gives this that signature taste and the breading is light and flavorful. 1. Mix the milk and pickle juice and add the chicken and let sit 30 mins to an hour. ● You can use any oil you like to fry in, for true Chick-Fil-A taste use peanut oil, but
Copycat Chick-Fil-A Sandwiches
Place the chicken on a soft brioche bun with some pickles and your favorite sauce and you will be skipping the drive thru to make these at home.Ingredients
Instructions
2. In a food processor pulse the crackers until fine.
3. To a large bowl combine the cracker crumbs, breadcrumbs, flour, paprika,
pepper, salt and powdered sugar.
4. Dredge the chicken pieces in the cracker mixture.
5. In a large skillet over medium high heat add about an inch of your oil.
6. Fry the chicken cutlets about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and a
meat thermometer reaches 165 degrees.
7. Drain on paper towels.
8. Place your chicken on a brioche bun and serve with toppings!Notes
any frying oil will work.
● You want to use a butter cracker like ritz in this recipe.
● Dill pickle juice will give you the truest flavor.
● Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. These
reheat great in the air fryer.Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4
Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 1092Total Fat: 40gSaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 23gCholesterol: 290mgSodium: 3056mgCarbohydrates: 122gFiber: 7gSugar: 36gProtein: 60g
