Copycat Chick fil A Chicken Sandwich Crispy and Irresistible Better Than the Real Thing

Name: Copycat Chick fil A Chicken Sandwich Crispy and Irresistible Better Than the Real Thing
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 32 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts Mine were 6-8oz each; 1 cup pickle juice; ½ cup buttermilk See notes below for how to substitute buttermilk; ½ cup all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste; ¼ teaspoon pepper Adjust to taste; 1 tablespoon powdered sweetener; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper Optional for the spicy chicken sandwich; 1 egg beaten; cooking oil I used peanut oil; 2 buns I use brioche; 4 slices dill pickle chips; 2 slices leaf lettuce Optional for deluxe sandwich; 4 slices fresh tomatoes Optional for deluxe sandwich; ¼ cup mayo; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 teaspoons BBQ Sauce hickory smoked; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon yellow mustard; ½ teaspoon xanthan gum See substitution in the notes below

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:22min

Enjoy a Crispy Copycat Chick fil A Chicken Sandwich perfect for an easy lunch or quick lunch. This lunch idea uses pickle brine fried chicken for a flavorful and crispy chicken sandwich recipe you'll love.

Updated at: Sun, 10 May 2026 20:55:51 GMT