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Shake Shack Chicken Sandwich Copycat This Irresistible Crispy Recipe You Need to Make Now

Shake Shack Chicken Sandwich Copycat recipe, served and ready to eat, easy homemade dish
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Enjoy this Shake Shack Chicken Sandwich Copycat recipe that’s perfect for an easy lunch or quick lunch. This crispy fried chicken sandwich features juicy buttermilk chicken complemented with a tangy special sauce and fresh toppings, ideal for lunch ideas.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • canola oil
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • 2 teaspoons dill pickle brine
  • 2 teaspoons mustard preferably Dijon
  • 4 sandwich rolls preferably potato rolls
  • unsalted butter for the rolls
  • iceberg lettuce preferably shredded for serving
  • sliced tomato for serving
  • dill pickle slices for serving

Instructions

  1. Put the chicken thighs and buttermilk into a sealed container and let them marinate at room temperature for 1 hour or refrigerate for longer if preferred.
  2. Set up your frying area by placing a cooling rack over a sheet pan and fill a large pot with oil to a depth of 1 inch, attaching a frying thermometer to monitor heat.
  3. Mix the flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a shallow bowl and start heating the oil. Coat the chicken pieces well in the flour mixture in batches as the oil heats.
  4. When the oil reaches about 360°F (180°C), shake the excess flour off and carefully fry two chicken thighs at a time for 5 minutes, turning halfway. Drain the fried chicken on the cooling rack and repeat with remaining pieces.
  5. Combine mayonnaise, chives, pickle brine, and mustard to make the sauce and refrigerate if not assembling immediately.
  6. Toast and butter the sandwich rolls, spread sauce on the top halves, assemble sandwiches with chicken, lettuce, tomato, and pickle slices, then serve at once.

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