My version of Popeye’s Chicken Sandwich

My version of

Popeye’s Chicken Sandwich

Ingredients:
For the chicken marinade

• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon EACH paprika garlic powder, black pepper, salt

For Breading

• 1 cup flour
• ½ cup corn starch
• 1 tablespoon EACH paprika garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper (for spicy)
• 1 teaspoon EACH salt & pepper

Spicy mayo

• ½ cup mayo
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1 teaspoon paprika or Cajun or taco seasoning
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

TO ASSEMBLE

• 4 medium-sized brioche buns
• Mayonnaise
• Sliced pickles
• 3-4 cups canola oil for frying
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Instructions

To Marinate Chicken

1.          Pound chicken breasts in between two pieces of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Cut each chicken breast in half crosswise to make 2 small pieces of chicken about the same size as the bun. 

2.          In a large bowl, buttermilk, paprika, garlic powder, salt & black pepper. Add the chicken to the mix and place in the fridge to marinate up to 24 hours or use right away. 

To Cook Chicken

1.          Heat oil in a large heavy-duty skillet or pot on medium temperature or until the temperature reaches 350F.

2.          In a medium shallow bowl, whisk the flour, cornstarch, and spices. Drizzle 2-3 tablespoons of the buttermilk batter into the flour mixture and mix it through with a fork.

Working with 1 piece at a time, dredge chicken the flour mixture and press flour on the top chicken to form a thick crust. Transfer chicken to hot oil and fry for 3-5 minutes per side or until the outside is crispy and golden and the internal temperature reaches 165F. 

To Assemble

1.          Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large saucepan and toast buns face down until golden and crisp. Whisk all the ingredients for the mayo in a small bowl and spread a generous layer of mayo on each bun. Top with pickles and chicken. Enjoy hot! 

HOMEMADE SUBWAY BREAD RECIPE

Yield: Makes 4 9" Sub Rolls

INGREDIENTS:

1 Cup warm water (110 degrees F)

1 1/2 Tablespoon yeast

1 Tablespoon sugar

1 1/2 teaspoon salt

4 Tablespoon olive oil

3 to 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions:

In the bowl of your stand mixer add the water, yeast, sugar, salt and olive oil.  Let the mixture stand for 5 minutes.  Add additional cup of flour and mix until well combined.  Continue adding flour, 1/4 cup at a time, until a soft dough is formed.  The dough should still stick to the bottom of the bowl, but pull away from the sides.  Let the dough mix for about 8 minutes total.  

When the dough has come together but is still sticking a bit to the bottom of the bowl, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth.  The dough should be very soft.  Shape the dough into a ball and return it to the bowl.  Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and allow the dough to rise for a half hour.   

Towards the end of the rising time preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  When the loaves are ready, bake them in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.