copycat popeyes spicy chicken sandwich

My recipe for the iconic spicy chicken sandwich from my Access Hollywood appearance! Try it below and let me know what you think!

Ingredients

2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded evenly and if too large cut in half)

Dill sandwich pickles

Potato buns

Marinade

1 cup buttermilk

⅓ cup crystals hot sauce

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon cayenne powder

1 teaspoon sweet paprika

1 teaspoon kosher salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

Note: dry seasonings/spices can be combined into one bowl and I can speak to it on set.

Flour Dredge

1 cup all purpose flour

½ cup cornstarch

1 tablespoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon onion powder

1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

1 tablespoon sweet paprika

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

Note: dry seasonings/spices can be combined into one bowl and I can speak to it on set.

Spicy Mayo

½ cup mayo

1 tablespoon crystals hot sauce

1 teaspoon cayenne powder

½ teaspoon garlic powder

Tools/Additional Ingredients

Tongs

Bowls

Cast Iron Pan

Whisk

Directions

Combine mayo, hot sauce, cayenne powder & garlic powder and whisk together. Set Aside

Add buttermilk, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, sweet paprika, cayenne powder, salt & pepper in a bowl and which to combine. Add the chicken to the marinade with tongs and fully coat. Note: for best results let chicken marinate for 24 hours.

Add flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, sweet paprika, cayenne powder, salt & pepper and whisk together until well combined. Remove the chicken from buttermilk marinade and coat in the flour dredge on both sides until all covered

Add vegetable oil to a cast iron on medium heat. Let heat up until 350 degrees with a thermometer. Fry the chicken for 3-5 minutes on both sides or 5 minutes if fully submerged in the oil. Once done add to paper towels to drain excess oil

Take potato buns, add spicy mayo to the top & bottom bun, add pickles, add the fried chicken then place top bun on top.