DIY Popeyes Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich

Learn how to make Popeyes Buttermilk fried chicken at home. This super crispy and tender recipe tastes 1000x better homemade!
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

DIY Popeyes Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich

• 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

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 (see video below). 
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.
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