Chick Fil A Spicy Deluxe Sandwich (Copycat Recipe)

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Chick Fil A Spicy Deluxe Sandwich (Copycat Recipe)

This copycat Chick Fil A spicy deluxe sandwich recipe gives you the crispy spicy chicken sandwich goodness you know and love without hitting the drive thru. Making it at home is easy, much less expensive than ordering it from the restaurant, and a tasty way to satisfy any fast food craving.

Prep Time20

Cook Time20

Chill Time30

Total Time1 10

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Sandwich

Cuisine: American, Southern

Servings:

Calories: 817kcal

Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us

Ingredients

For the chicken:

2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced in half horizontally to make 4 cutlets) or 4 thin sliced chicken breasts
1 cup buttermilk
2 tbsp hot sauce like Texas Pete or Frank’s RedHot
2 tbsp dill pickle juice
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt

For the breading:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tbsp powdered sugar
1 tbsp paprika
1 tsp cayenne pepper use more or less for spice level
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp chili powder

For frying and assembling:

Oil for frying peanut oil or canola oil recommended
4 slices pepper jack cheese
4 brioche or sandwich buns toasted
8 dill pickle slices
4 leaves green leaf lettuce
4 slices tomato

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Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, hot sauce, pickle juice, paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Add chicken cutlets and turn to coat.
1 cup buttermilk, 2 tbsp hot sauce, 2 tbsp dill pickle juice, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
In a shallow bowl, combine flour, powdered sugar, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and chili powder. Mix well.
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp powdered sugar, 1 tbsp paprika, 1 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp chili powder
Remove each piece of chicken from the buttermilk marinade, letting excess drip off. Dredge in the flour mixture, pressing gently to coat evenly. For extra crispy coating, dip once more in the buttermilk and back into the flour.
Heat 1–2 inches of oil in a large skillet to 350°F. Fry each piece for about 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F). Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
Oil for frying
Place a slice of pepper jack cheese on each hot chicken breast to melt slightly.
4 slices pepper jack cheese
Spread mayonnaise or Chick-fil-A sauce on the bottom bun, then layer pickles, the chicken with melted cheese, lettuce, and tomato. Top with the bun and serve immediately.
4 brioche or sandwich buns, 8 dill pickle slices, 4 leaves green leaf lettuce, 4 slices tomato

Notes

Part of the beauty of making a copycat Chick Fil A spicy deluxe sandwich at home is that you can substitute and modify things until your heart is content.
Turn it into a spicy grilled deluxe by skipping the breading. Just grill the marinated chicken instead.
For a Nashville Hot variation, brush the fried chicken with spicy oil made from cayenne and paprika mixed into melted butter. You could also drizzle a little honey over the chicken for a sweet heat twist.
To make this in the air fryer, spray the breaded chicken lightly with oil and air fry at 380°F for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway.

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