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Enjoy a delicious Chick-fil-a Spicy Chicken Sandwich anytime you want at home. This copycat recipe is easy to make and so tasty.

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Copycat Chick-fil-a Spicy Chicken Sandwich

Everyone loves Chick-fil-a but fast food can be pricey. Plus, it is not always convenient.

The solution? Make this super tasty and easy copycat sandwich recipe at home.

You will love how simple it is and your family will be thrilled to enjoy Chick-fil-A at home.

Ingredients for recipe: chicken, seasoning, milk, pickle juice, flour.

Ingredients:

  • Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • Dill Pickle Juice 
  • large Egg 
  • Milk 
  • All Purpose Flour 
  • Confectioner’s Sugar 
  • Paprika 
  • Cayenne pepper
  • salt and pepper 
  • Peanut Oil or Canola Oil for Frying 
  • Hamburger Buns 
  • dill pickles

How to make Chick-fil-a Spicy Chicken Sandwich at home:

  • First, filet the chicken breasts into 4 pieces of chicken. Make sure to trim off any excess fat.
  • Then, combine the chicken and pickle juice in a medium bowl. Cover the bowl and refrigerate to marinate the chicken in the pickle juice. It needs to sit at least 30 to 60 minutes or overnight.
Chicken in bowl with pickle mixture.
  • Next, remove the chicken from the fridge and drain off the pickle juice.
  • Get out a small bowl and whisk together the milk and egg. Pour this mixture over the chicken pieces.
Chicken in bowl with milk and egg.
  • Use a large ziplock bag and add the flour mix, sugar, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Sometimes, I also add garlic powder. Make sure the bag is sealed tightly and shake.
  • Then, drain the excess milk mixture off the chicken. Put the chicken in the ziplock bag with the flour mixture and seal tightly. Shake the bag to coat the chicken pieces.
Chicken in ziploc bag with flour mixture.
  • Finally, heat the peanut oil or canola oil in a large pan over medium heat. You can also use a fryer.
  • Start by adding some of the chicken to the hot oil. Let this cook until the chicken is golden brown and crispy. This only needs about 3 to 5 minutes.
Chicken in fryer.
  • Put the cooked chicken on a plate. Make sure to line it with a paper towel to soak up the excess oil.

Serve on the hamburger buns with the dill pickles slices. You might also like to serve with lettuce tomatoes.

How to store leftovers:

Place chicken inside an airtight container. Place in the fridge up to 5 to 7 days.

What to serve with spicy chick fil a sandwich:

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What Is The Best Oil For Fried Chicken:

You want to use an oil that has a high smoke point. Some examples include peanut oil or canola oil.

Using this type of oil will help to prevent the chicken from browning too fast before the inside is done.

Chick-fil-a Spicy Chicken Sandwich  on a plate.

Variation for copycat chick fil a spicy chicken sandwich:

  • Bake the chicken for a healthier alternative. Bake at 450 using a baking sheet for 30 minutes. Place a wire rack on the baking sheet to help make the chicken crispy.
    I suggest flipping about halfway.
  • Adjust the seasoning. If you like an even spicier chicken sandwich, add more paprika and cayenne pepper to suit your taste. You can also add hot sauce.
  • Reduce the pickle juice. If you do not care for this flavor, reduce the amount to ½ cup and combine with ½ cup water.

Your family will love this.

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Chick Fil A Spicy Chicken Sandwich

5 from 32 votes
Enjoy a delicious Chick-fil-a Spicy Chicken Sandwich anytime you want at home. This copycat recipe is easy to make and so tasty.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 4
Cuisine American
Course Main Course
Calories 380

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Filet the chicken breasts into 4 pieces of chicken and trim off any excess fat.
  • Combine the chicken and pickle juice in a medium size bowl. Cover and refrigerate to marinate the chicken in the pickle juice for 30-60 minutes (or overnight).
  • Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and drain off the pickle juice.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the milk and egg. Then pour this mixture over the chicken pieces.
  • Then in a large ziplock bag, add the flour, sugar, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper. Seal the bag and shake to combine all the ingredients.
  • Drain the excess milk mixture off the chicken and place the chicken in the ziplock bag with the flour mixture. Seal the bag and then shake to thoroughly coat the chicken pieces in the flour mixture.
  • Then heat the peanut oil or canola oil in a large pan over medium heat or in a fryer.
  • Working in batches, add the chicken to the hot oil and cook until the chicken is golden brown and crispy (approximately 3-5 minutes). Once cooked, move the chicken to a plate lined with a paper towel to soak up the excess oil.
  • Then serve on the hamburger buns with the dill pickles and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Calories 380kcal, Carbohydrates 57g, Protein 23g, Fat 7g, Saturated Fat 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1g, Monounsaturated Fat 1g, Trans Fat 1g, Cholesterol 83mg, Sodium 3852mg, Potassium 616mg, Fiber 6g, Sugar 11g, Vitamin A 1316IU, Vitamin C 4mg, Calcium 222mg, Iron 4mg

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  1. 5 stars
    Made this for the family and got rave reviews. Tried the first couple of pieces in the air fryer but it didn’t work the way I hoped. Switched to frying in peanut oil and came out hot, crispy, spicy, and juicy. Chef’s kiss!