Chick-Fil-A Sandwiches (Food Network Mag)

By sybrmom

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Kosher salt and black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• Peanut oil, for frying
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup nonfat milk
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup whole-wheat flour
• 1 tbsp malted milk powder
• 1 tbsp plus 1 tsp confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp dry mustard
• 8 dill pickle slices
• 4 soft hamburger buns
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Place the chicken between 2 pieces of heavy duty plastic wrap and pound to 1/8-inch thickness. Season the chicken with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp each pepper and paprika.
Heat 2 inches of oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat til thermometer reaches 325. Meanwhile, whisk the egg, milk, and 2 tbsp water in a baking dish. Whisk both flour, malted milk powder, confectioners' sugar, baking soda, dry mustard, the remaining 1/2 tsp paprika and 1 tsp each salt and pepper in another dish.
Working in batches, dip the chicken in the egg mixture, turning to coat, then dredge in the flour mixture and shake off any excess. Fry the chicken til golden brown, about 4 minutes, adjusting the heat as needed. Drain on paper towels.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Spread the cut sides of the buns with some of the butter and lightly toast in the skillet, buttered side down. Place 2 pickle slices on each bun and top with a piece of chicken.