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Popeyes Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich Recipe

Kory Alden 3 min read
Popeyes Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich Recipe

Popeyes Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich Recipe

popeyes fried chicken sandwich copycat recipe

Dive into the crispy, juicy world of homemade Popeyes Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwiches with our easy-to-follow recipe. Enjoy tender chicken marinated in buttermilk and spices, coated in a golden, crispy batter. Perfect for a family dinner or a weekend treat. Get ready to get your Popeyes fix from the comfort of your home

  • Electric Deep Fryer
  • Parchment Paper
  • Meat Tenderizer

Chicken Marinade:

  • 2 skinless chicken breasts (boneless)
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

Chicken Breading:

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • ½ cup corn starch
  • ½ cup mayo
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon paprika (or cajun or taco seasoning)
  • teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (for the spicy version)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 3-4 cups canola oil (for frying)

Final Serving:

  • 4 count medium-sized brioche buns
  • 3 count sliced pickles
  • 1 tablesppon unsalted butter (melted)

Special Mayo Sauce

  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 8 cloves black garlic puree
  • 1 tablespoon Franks Hot Sauce
  • 1 pinch Kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 squeeze lemon juice

To Marinate Chicken

  1. Flatten chicken breasts to an even thickness using a mallet or rolling pin, sandwiched between parchment paper or plastic wrap. Then, slice each breast in half horizontally to create two smaller pieces slightly larger than your buns.

  2. Mix buttermilk, paprika, hot sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Submerge the chicken in this marinade and refrigerate. For optimal flavor, marinate up to 24 hours, though immediate use is also fine.

To Fry Chicken

  1. Warm oil in a deep skillet or pot over medium heat, aiming for 350°F, or set up your electric fryer accordingly.

  2. Combine flour, cornstarch, and additional spices in a separate shallow bowl. Enhance the flour mixture by blending in 2-3 tablespoons of the leftover buttermilk marinade, using a fork to stir.

  3. Coat each chicken piece in the flour mixture, pressing to adhere a robust crust. Fry the chicken in the preheated oil for 3-5 minutes on each side, or until it's crispy, golden, and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

Build the Chicken Sandwich:

  1. Combine ingredients for the special sauce in a medium mixing bowl.

  2. Lightly butter a large pan and toast the buns cut-side down until crisp and browned. Prepare the special sauce by mixing its ingredients in a bowl, then spread a hearty amount on each bun. Assemble the sandwich with chicken and pickles. Serve immediately and enjoy!

To assemble the same way Popeyes does it:

  • Toasted buns

  • Mayo on bottom bun

  • Pickles on the bottom bun

  • Mayo on top bun

  • Chicken in the middle

    **Special sauce credit to Josh Weisman.  This sauce is amazing!

Main Course
American
copycat recipe, fried chicken
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