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Copycat KFC Extra Crispy Chicken Sandwich Your New Favorite Real Deal

Extra Crispy KFC Chicken Sandwich recipe, served and ready to eat, easy homemade dish

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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.

Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. Flatten the chicken breasts to an even ¼ inch thickness and cut each in half, trimming if needed for bun fit.
  2. 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.
  3. Heat oil in a deep pot to 350°F ensuring it’s hot enough by testing with a wooden spoon end.
  4. 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.
  5. Remove chicken from brine, pat dry, dip each piece into egg mixture, then coat thoroughly in the flour mixture pressing so clumps stick.
  6. Fry the chicken in batches for 4 to 5 minutes turning until golden and crispy, then drain on paper towels.
  7. Whisk together mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, and mustard to make the sauce.
  8. 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

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