Copy Cat Popeye Chicken Sandwich
This chicken sandwiches seem to be all the rage right now. Although this is a copy-cat recipe, you will love these delicious sandwiches. I prefer using chicken thighs but you can use breasts.
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts or 4 chicken thighs
2 cups butter milk
3 cups self-rising flour
4 hamburger buns
Your choice of toppings lettuce, mayo, tomatoes…
Spice Blend:
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp tumeric
1 tsp celery salt
1 tsp cayenne pepper
2 tsp thyme
2 tsp basil
2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
1
Create the spice blend by adding all the spices into a bowl and whisk together to combine.
2
Flatten out the chicken breasts or fillet them in half. I prefer using boneless skinless chicken thighs.
3
Liberally season both sides of the chicken breasts or thighs. Dredge in flour than buttermilk than back in flour.
4
Deep fry for 5 minutes or until it is golden brown and the chicken is fully cooked.
5
Once the chicken is fully cooked, assemble your chicken sandwich with the toppings you enjoy, pickle, tomatoes, lettuce, mayo…etc.
6
Serve with your favorite sides and enjoy!
