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Copycat Popeyes Chicken Sandwich

Name: Copycat Popeyes Chicken Sandwich
Prep time: 2 h 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 2 h 32 min
Yield: 4 sandwiches
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 2 cups buttermilk; 2 tbsp Louisiana-style hot sauce; 2 cups self-rising flour; 2 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp salt; 4 brioche buns, buttered and toasted; Mayonnaise; Dill pickle chips; Peanut oil, for frying

The spicy buttermilk chicken sandwich that caused nationwide shortages — extra crispy, with mayo and pickles on a buttered brioche bun.

â± Prep: 20 min + 2 hr marinadeðŸ³ Cook: 12 min4 sandwiches

Calories

700

Protein

28g

Carbs

48g

Fat

42g

Per serving (4 sandwiches), based on Popeyes's published nutrition for the Popeyes Chicken Sandwich. Home versions may vary.

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 cups buttermilk
2 tbsp Louisiana-style hot sauce
2 cups self-rising flour
2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
4 brioche buns, buttered and toasted
Mayonnaise
Dill pickle chips
Peanut oil, for frying

Instructions

1
Marinate chicken thighs in buttermilk and hot sauce for at least 2 hours, up to overnight.
2
Mix flour with cayenne, paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Dredge each thigh well, shaking off excess.
3
Heat oil to 350°F. Fry 5-6 minutes per side until deep golden and 165°F internal.
4
Spread mayo on both bun halves, add chicken, top with 3-4 pickle chips.

ðŸ’¡ Pro tip

Use thighs, not breasts — they stay juicy through the longer fry time and carry the spicy marinade better.

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