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Copycat Popeyes Chicken Sandwich Spicy Irresistible Crispy Recipe You Need to Make Now

SPICY COPYCAT POPEYES CHICKEN SANDWICH recipe, served and ready to eat, easy homemade dish
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This Copycat Popeyes Chicken Sandwich Spicy is perfect for an easy lunch or quick lunch with bold spicy flavors. Enjoy a crispy chicken sandwich recipe that delivers real fast food taste and lunch ideas you’ll love.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts *
  • 4 cups vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 cup buttermilk **
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cornstarch ***
  • 1 tablespoon ground paprika
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter ¼ stick
  • 4 brioche buns
  • 16 dill pickle slices

Instructions

  1. Flatten the chicken breasts evenly using a meat mallet and slice each breast in half for bun fitting.
  2. Combine buttermilk, hot sauce, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt then coat the chicken pieces and refrigerate covered for 1 hour or overnight.
  3. Mix flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl and add ¼ cup of the marinade, stirring until small lumps form; dredge the chicken in this mixture and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
  4. Heat vegetable oil to 350°F in a heavy pot and fry chicken batches for 3-5 minutes until golden and cooked through; drain on paper towels.
  5. Combine mayonnaise, hot sauce, honey, and garlic powder to create the spicy mayo sauce.
  6. Toast brioche buns in melted butter over medium-high heat until golden.
  7. Spread spicy mayo on bottom buns, add pickle slices, place fried chicken on top, drizzle more spicy mayo, cover with the top bun, and serve.

Notes

  • *While chicken breasts are preferred, boneless skinless thighs can substitute
  • **To prepare buttermilk, mix 1 cup milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar and let sit 5 minutes
  • ***If cornstarch is unavailable, replace it with more flour plus 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • Marinating overnight enhances flavor but 1 hour is sufficient
  • Chilling battered chicken helps the crust stick better when frying
  • Keep oil temperature consistent for crispy results
  • Ensure chicken reaches an internal 165°F
  • Keep cooked chicken warm on a wire rack in a 200°F oven to maintain crispiness
  • Store sandwiches airtight up to 3 days refrigerated or freeze 3 months

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