Popeye's FAMOUS Chicken Sandwich Attempt (EASY!)

Hey Everyone! Welcome to this week’s video! In this video, I attempted to make Popeye’s Chicken Sandwich for the first time. I hope you all enjoy this video! If you do, be sure to give it a like and let me know what you want to see me make next!

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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

To Marinate Chicken
* 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). 
* 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
* Heat oil in a large heavy-duty skillet or pot on medium temperature or until the temperature reaches 350F.
* 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
* 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!

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