Popeyes Fried Chicken Sandwich Recipe

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Popeyes Fried Chicken Sandwich Recipe Document

Recipe

Popeyes Chicken Sandwich Master Recipe

Ingredients:

Brined chicken filets

Popeyes dry flour mix (recipe below)

Popeyes poultry batter (recipe below)

Brioche buns (preferably Sara Lee Artesano)

Butter

Sweetened Mayonnaise (preferably Hellman’s or Blue Plate)

Dill pickle slices

Neutral oil, for frying

Directions:

1. Add a pinch of sugar to the mayonnaise and whisk until it is dissolved, set aside
2. Spread butter on the bottom and top of the brioche buns and toast in a pan over medium heat until they are well toasted, set aside
3. Heat the oil in a deep-fryer or a heavy-bottomed pot until it reaches 350°F (175°C)
4. Set up a breading station with the brined chicken, dry flour mix, and poultry batter
5. Add the chicken to the dry flour mixture until it is well coated, shake off the excess flour
6. Add the floured chicken to the poultry batter until it is covered, let the excess batter drip off
7. Add the battered chicken back to the dry flour mix and tumble around 10-20 times until you notice craggy bits on the crust, shake off excess flour
8. Add the chicken to the basket of the deep fryer and lower into the oil
9. Deep fry chicken for 4-6 minutes, or until done
10. Remove chicken to a baking sheet lined with paper towels or a rack
11. Spread sweetened mayonnaise on the top and bottom of the brioche buns
12. Place 3 dill pickle slices on the bottom bun
13. Top the bottom bun with the fried chicken filet and the top bun
14. Serve immediately

Chicken Preparation

Ingredients:

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 recipe Popeyes chicken brine (see below)

Directions:

1. Remove the tenderloin from the breast and reserve
2. Trim the pointed end from the end of the chicken breast
3. Slice the chicken breast horizontally halfway through the breast to make 2 evenly cut filets
4. Place plastic wrap over filets and pound to a ½-inch thickness
5. Place filets in prepared chicken brine for 12 hours
6. Remove chicken from brine and dry completely before using*

*Note: the brined chicken can be prepared up to 2 days in advance. After drying, refrigerate the filets until you’re ready to use them. Popeyes filets are generally about 4-5 ounces and approximately ½-inch thick.

Popeyes Chicken Brine

Ingredients:

1 tbsp + 1.5 tsp (45 grams) Morton’s Table Salt (or 45 grams of any salt)

1 tbsp + 2 tsp (20 grams) white granulated sugar

1 tbsp (12 grams) MSG

1 tsp (3.2 grams) garlic powder

1 tsp (2.3 grams) onion powder

1 liter (1000 ml) water

Directions:

1. Place all dry ingredients in a large bowl
2. Pour over the water and whisk until dry ingredients are completely dissolved in the water

Note: The brine can be prepared several days in advance before use. 

Popeyes Poultry Batter

(for 4 filets)

Ingredients:

¾ cup (90 grams) all-purpose flour

2 tbsp (16 grams) cornstarch 

3 tbsp (15.75 grams) whole egg powder

2 tbsp (15 grams) buttermilk powder

3 tbsp (13 grams) nonfat milk powder

1 tbsp (10 grams) corn flour

1 tsp (4.8 grams) baking powder

1 tsp (4.2 grams) sugar

1 tsp (2.4 grams) vinegar powder

¼ tsp (1.2 grams) baking soda

1.5 tsp (9 grams) Morton’s table salt

½ tsp (2 grams) MSG

¼ tsp (0.5 gram) paprika

¼ tsp (0.7 gram) mustard

¼ tsp (0.8 gram) garlic powder

¼ tsp (0.6 gram) onion powder

⅛ tsp (0.3 gram) white pepper

¼ tsp (0.75 gram) turmeric

1 cup minus 2 tsp (225 ml) cold water

Directions:

1. Add all dry ingredients to a large bowl
2. Pour over cold water and whisk until the mixture has no dry spots
3. Keep refrigerated until ready to use

Note: Once all the dry ingredients are mixed, the dry mixture can be stored in a covered container for up to several months. When you’re ready to fry the chicken, start at step 2.

Popeyes Poultry Batter

(for 8 filets)

Ingredients:

1.5 cup (180 grams) all-purpose flour

4 tbsp (32 grams) cornstarch 

6 tbsp (31.5 grams) whole egg powder

4 tbsp (30 grams) buttermilk powder

6 tbsp (26 grams) nonfat milk powder

2 tbsp (20 grams) corn flour

2 tsp (9.6 grams) baking powder

2 tsp (8.4 grams) sugar

2 tsp (4.8 grams) vinegar powder

½ tsp (2.4 grams) baking soda

1 tbsp (18 grams) Morton’s table salt

1 tsp (4 grams) MSG

½ tsp (1 gram) paprika

½ tsp (1.4 grams) mustard

½ tsp (1.6 grams) garlic powder

½ tsp (1.2 grams) onion powder

¼ tsp (0.6 gram) white pepper

½ tsp (1.5 grams) turmeric

2 cups minus 4 tsp (450 ml) cold water

Directions:

1. Add all dry ingredients to a large bowl
2. Pour over cold water and whisk until the mixture has no dry spots
3. Keep refrigerated until ready to use

Note: Once all the dry ingredients are mixed, the dry mixture can be stored in a covered container for up to several months. When you’re ready to fry the chicken, start at step 2.

Popeyes Dry Flour Mixture

Ingredients:

For 4 filets:

1 cup (120 grams) all-purpose flour

1 ¼ tsp (6 grams) baking powder

¼ tsp (1.2 grams) baking soda

1 ½ tsp (9 grams) Morton’s table salt

For 8 filets:

2 cups (240 grams) all-purpose flour

2 ½ tsp (12 grams) baking powder

½ tsp (2.4 grams) baking soda

2 ½ tsp (18 grams) Morton’s table salt

Directions:

1. Add all dry ingredients to a large bowl and mix well. 

Note: The flour mixture can be made several weeks before use. Store in a covered container until ready to use. 

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