Copycat KFC Extra Crispy Chicken Sandwich Your New Favorite Real Deal
This Copycat KFC Extra Crispy Chicken Sandwich is perfect for an easy lunch or quick lunch. Enjoy a crispy fried chicken sandwich that’s juicy on the inside and homemade with simple ingredients. Great lunch ideas for anyone craving delicious homemade KFC chicken.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Standard
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts about 1⅓ lbs
- 2 cups cold water
- 2 tablespoons plus ¾ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 4 to 6 cups vegetable or peanut oil for frying
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup milk
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Accent flavor enhancer see note
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ cup mayonnaise best-quality such as Hellmann’s or Duke’s
- 3 tablespoons store-bought barbecue sauce
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 6 hamburger buns
- Bread and butter pickles
Instructions
- Flatten the chicken breasts to an even ¼ inch thickness and cut each in half, trimming if needed for bun fit.
- Prepare a brine by dissolving 2 tablespoons salt and sugar in cold water, then submerge the chicken and chill at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Heat oil in a deep pot to 350°F ensuring it’s hot enough by testing with a wooden spoon end.
- Combine egg and milk in a bowl, and mix flour, cornstarch, baking powder, garlic powder, black pepper, Accent, paprika, and ¾ teaspoon salt in another bowl, then add 4 tablespoons egg mixture to create clumps.
- Remove chicken from brine, pat dry, dip each piece into egg mixture, then coat thoroughly in the flour mixture pressing so clumps stick.
- Fry the chicken in batches for 4 to 5 minutes turning until golden and crispy, then drain on paper towels.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, and mustard to make the sauce.
- Spread sauce on buns, add crispy chicken and pickles, assemble sandwiches, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Accent is an MSG flavor enhancer that boosts savory flavors and can be found in the spice aisle
- It can be omitted by increasing salt in the breading to one heaping teaspoon
- A deep-frying thermometer helps keep oil at the right temperature for crispy coating
- Sauce can be made up to 3 days ahead and refrigerated
Nutrition
- Calories: 628kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 742mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 114mg