COPYCAT CHICK FIL A SPICY DELUXE CHICKEN SANDWICH

if you love the spicy fried chicken this is your new go-to sandwich; it spares no expense. the heat factor is high. if you want to tone it down, just take the cayenne pepper down a bit.

Time: 80 minutes

Number Of Ingredients: 21

Ingredients: pickle juice,whole milk,lemon juice,hot sauce,garlic powder,onion powder,skinless chicken thighs,peanut oil,egg,all-purpose flour,powdered sugar,baking powder,kosher salt,paprika,cayenne pepper,fresh ground black pepper,hamburger buns,butter,green leaf lettuce,tomatoes,monterey jack pepper cheese

Steps:

1. directions:
2. in a medium bowl whisk together wet ingredients , add chicken , making sure to coat evenly
3. allow chicken to marinate for 20 minutes
4. meanwhile , in a medium sized pot , over medium-high , heat oil to 350f while oil heats , in a medium bowl , whisk togethers dry ingredients
5. reserving the marinade , remove the chicken to a plate
6. whisk the egg into the marinade
7. dip the chicken into the egg mixture , one piece at a time , shaking off excess egg mixture
8. dredge chicken piece in flour mix , making sure to coat evenly on both sides
9. repeat the breading process one more time , set chicken aside
10. line a baking sheet with paper towels
11. once oil is heated , cook chicken until golden brown on each side , about 2 to 3 minutes a side
12. chicken should be opaque in the center
13. place cooked chicken on prepared baking sheet to drain
14. brush toasted buns with butter
15. divide pickle slices , lettuce , tomatoes , and chicken and cheese , on each bun
16. top with remaining bun halves