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Homemade Chik-Fil-A Style Chicken Sandwich

cinderellasapron
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup pickle juice
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 2 TBSP powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 4 burger buns (brioche if possible)
  • pickles, mayo, lettuce, tomato, and cheese for serving

Instructions
 

  • Marinate the chicken thighs in the pickle juice for about 1 hour.
  • Combine the flour, powdered sugar, paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder on a plate.
  • In a bowl, mix the milk and egg.
  • Remove the chicken thighs from the pickle juice. Dip in the egg mixture, the flour mixture, then back into the egg, and back into the flour.
  • Heat a few inches of oil to 350 degrees. Fry the chicken about 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
  • Serve on lightly toasted buns with desired toppings.