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Chick Fil A Chicken Sandwich

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Prep Time: 5 minutes (plus 1 hour to marinate)
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: About 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Difficulty: Easy
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

This Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich copycat recipe features juicy chicken breasts marinated in pickle juice, coated in a perfectly seasoned, crispy breading, and served on a buttery toasted bun with dill pickle chips. It’s an easy homemade version of the famous fast-food sandwich that’s packed with flavor in every bite.

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Made with simple pantry ingredients, this recipe is easy enough for a weeknight dinner but delicious enough to satisfy any Chick-fil-A craving. Once you see how easy it is to recreate at home, you’ll want to make it again and again.

Why You Will Love This Recipe:

  • Tastes just like the original. The pickle juice marinade and seasoned crispy coating give this sandwich that classic Chick-fil-A flavor.
  • Easy to make at home. Simple ingredients and straightforward steps make this recipe perfect for any home cook.
  • Perfectly crispy and juicy. The chicken stays tender on the inside with a golden, crunchy coating on the outside.
  • Budget-friendly. Feed the whole family for less than a trip through the drive-thru.
  • Great for customizing. Add your favorite cheese, lettuce, tomato, or sauce to make it exactly how you like it.
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Ingredients

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Ingredient Notes

  • Chicken breasts: Pound the chicken to an even thickness so it cooks evenly and stays juicy. You can also use chicken cutlets.
  • Pickle juice: Dill pickle juice gives the chicken its signature Chick-fil-A flavor and helps keep it tender. Avoid sweet pickle juice.
  • All-purpose flour: Creates the crispy coating that fries up golden brown. Seasonings: Garlic powder, paprika, basil, salt, and pepper add plenty of flavor to the breading. Smoked or sweet paprika both work well.
  • Milk: Whole milk creates a richer coating, but 2% milk can be used if that’s what you have.
  • Egg: Helps the seasoned flour stick to the chicken for a crispy crust.
  • Peanut oil: This is the traditional oil used by Chick-fil-A and gives the sandwich its classic flavor. Vegetable or canola oil are good substitutes if needed.
  • Hamburger buns: Lightly buttered and toasted buns add the perfect finishing touch.
  • Dill pickle chips: A must for an authentic Chick-fil-A copycat sandwich.

Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below

How To Make Chick Fil A Chicken Sandwich

  1. Cut Chicken breast into 4 pieces.
  2. Marinate chicken breast in pickle juice for one hour.
  3. Meanwhile, mix together the dry ingredients.
  4. Whisk egg and milk together.
  5. Dip chicken in flour mixture then egg.
  6. Dip back in flour until well coated with flour.
  7. Pour Peanut Oil into a deep frying pan with about 2-3 cups of oil.
  8. Preheat oil to 350 degrees.
  9. Place chicken in hot oil for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
  10. Chicken should reach 165 degrees.

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Tips & Variations

  • Chicken breasts: Pound the chicken to an even thickness so it cooks evenly and stays juicy. You can also use chicken cutlets.
  • Pickle juice: Dill pickle juice gives the chicken its signature Chick-fil-A flavor and helps tenderize the meat. Avoid sweet pickle juice.
  • Peanut oil: Peanut oil gives this copycat sandwich its classic flavor, but vegetable or canola oil work well if you have a peanut allergy or don’t have peanut oil on hand.
  • Hamburger buns: Soft brioche or bakery-style hamburger buns work best. Toasting them with a little butter adds even more flavor.
  • Dill pickle chips: These are a must for the classic Chick-fil-A taste. Use dill pickles rather than bread and butter pickles.

FAQs

Pickle juice helps tenderize the chicken while adding the signature flavor that makes this copycat recipe taste so much like the original.

Yes! Boneless, skinless chicken thighs are a great substitute. They stay juicy and have plenty of flavor.

Yes. Lightly spray the breaded chicken with cooking spray and air fry at 390°F until golden brown and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

Pat the chicken dry before marinating, let any excess pickle juice drip off, and press the flour mixture firmly onto the chicken. Let the breaded chicken rest for 5–10 minutes before frying.

You can marinate and bread the chicken a few hours ahead of time. Store it covered in the refrigerator until you’re ready to fry.

Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer until hot and crispy. Avoid the microwave if possible, as it can soften the breading.

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Yield: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

This Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich copycat recipe features juicy chicken marinated in dill pickle juice, coated in a perfectly seasoned, crispy breading, and fried until golden brown. Served on a toasted buttery bun with dill pickle chips, it's an easy homemade version of the famous fast-food favorite.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breast
  • 1 cup Pickle juice
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp basil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp peanut oil
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 egg

Instructions

  1. Cut Chicken breast into 4 pieces.
  2. Marinate chicken breast in pickle juice for one hour.
  3. Meanwhile, Mix together the dry ingredients
  4. Whisk egg and milk together.
  5. Dip chicken in flour mixture then egg.
  6. Dip back in flour until well coated with flour.
  7. Pour Peanut Oil into a deep frying pan with about 2-3 cups of oil.
  8. Preheat oil to 350 degrees.
  9. Place chicken in hot oil for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
  10. Chicken should reach 165 degrees.


Notes

For the best flavor, marinate the chicken in dill pickle juice for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours. Pound the chicken to an even thickness so it cooks evenly, and fry until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let the breaded chicken rest for a few minutes before frying to help the coating stay in place. Toast the buns with a little butter for an authentic touch, and serve immediately while the chicken is hot and crispy. Leftover chicken can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or air fryer to help keep the coating crisp.

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1 Amounts Per Serving: Calories: 419Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 2453mgCarbohydrates: 39gFiber: 1gSugar: 13gProtein: 41g

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  4. We tried this tonight. We love chick fil a and I was excited to try this. It was not copy cat chick fil a. It was good, but not like chick fil a. The breading was crunchy, not flaky, and it fell off when I pulled pieces out of foodi. One thing I struggled with, we have the 8qt foodi and I struggled with fitting 4 chicken breast halves in one run. This made it tough for a family of 4 dinner. I preheated the oven and kept some warm while cooking the rest. It was good, but won’t make our regular menu.

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  5. Turn the heat down on a Ninja Grill/ Air Crisper it’s a bit too hot I put it down to 375. The flavor was there but it crisped a bit too much.

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  6. Made this, this afternoon and the only thing I did differently was use GF flour and soaked the chicken in pickle longer than an hour. The breading was still powder on the outside which turned out okay because it fell off when I took it out of the Foodi. I will say though the chicken DID taste VERY much like CFA without breading. Will try again but likely just fry in peanut oil for the family and let the chicken marinate over night in pickle juice.

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  8. You’ve got to add a little powdered sugar to the flour mixture 😉 Trust me! It makes all the difference in the world!!

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  10. I just happen to run across your site. Would love some of your recipes. Especially the copycat Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich marinated in pickle juice. Thanks, Debbie

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