Soy-Free Homemade Chick-fil-A Style Chicken Sandwich

Recreate the magic of a fast-food favorite right in your kitchen with this Soy-Free Homemade Chick-fil-A Style Chicken Sandwich recipe. Perfectly marinated in a blend of tangy buttermilk and dill pickle juice, the chicken achieves flavorful tenderness before being double-dredged in a seasoned flour coating spiked with a touch of powdered sugar for that signature crispy crust. Fried to golden perfection in peanut oil and paired with buttery toasted buns, fresh lettuce, and juicy tomato slices, this sandwich offers all the satisfaction of the original without any soy. Ideal for a family-friendly dinner or a crave-worthy weekend treat, this easy recipe promises bold flavor and comfort in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup Buttermilk
• 0.5 cup Dill pickle juice
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar
• 1 large Egg
• 0.5 cup Whole milk
• 2 cups Peanut oil
• 1 tablespoon Butter
• 2 pieces Hamburger buns
• 2 pieces Lettuce leaves
• 4 pieces Tomato slices

Directions

Step 1

Pound the chicken breasts to about 1/2-inch thickness to ensure even cooking.

Step 2

In a large bowl, mix together the buttermilk, dill pickle juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Submerge the chicken breasts in the buttermilk mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour to marinate.

Step 4

In a medium shallow dish, combine the flour and powdered sugar.

Step 5

In another bowl, whisk together the egg and whole milk.

Step 6

Heat the peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F.

Step 7

Remove the chicken from the marinade and let the excess drip off. Dredge each breast in the flour mixture, then dip into the egg mixture, and then back into the flour mixture, pressing to adhere.

Step 8

Carefully place the chicken in the hot oil. Fry each piece for 3-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F.

Step 9

Remove the chicken and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Step 10

Lightly butter the hamburger buns and toast them in a pan until golden brown.

Step 11

Assemble the sandwich by placing a piece of fried chicken on the bottom half of each bun, top with a lettuce leaf and tomato slices, then close with the top half of the bun.

Step 12

Serve the sandwiches hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1762.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5978.2

Total Fat 502.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 95.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 92.1g
Cholesterol 589.7mg	0%
Sodium 4905.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 208.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 36.0g	0%
Total Sugars 36.8g
Protein 175.4g	0%

Vitamin D 240.0IU	0%
Calcium 612.7mg	0%
Iron 16.8mg	0%
Potassium 2031.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 74.6%

Protein: 11.6%

Carbs: 13.8%