Popeyes Crispy Chicken Sandwich

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Published 2021-04-21

The Popeyes crispy chicken sandwich is the best. In my humble opinion, absolutely nothing comes close in the fast food world. Yet, even if you don't agree with me on this, there's one thing we can hopefully agree on: we can make it better at home. Yes, I said "we" -- that means YOU. So today, we've made a homemade crispy chicken sandwich with a few simple twists that bring it to a completely new level. Popeyes chicken has a unique crumbly and crispy texture around the edges, and I've worked to figure out exactly how to replicate this. And I love it so much that I'll likely be using this method from this point forward in the kitchen whenever making a chicken sandwich. Ingredients are as follows:

Buns
2 tbsp bread flour
1/4 cup whole milk
2 tbsp water
3/4 cup whole milk (warm)
1 tbsp active dry yeast
2 1/2 tbsp sugar
3 1/4 cups bread flour
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 large egg
1 egg yolk
3 tbsp butter
Egg wash

Crispy Chicken
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup pickle juice
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp salt
1 cup potato/corn starch
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Frying oil
Pickles (for topping)

Mayo
1 cup mayo
2 tbsp chives
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp salt

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All Comments (21)

@NickDiGiovanni 10 months ago

Subscribe to catch Gordon!
@shellyaeri4257 3 years ago

if you have kids they're gonna be so lucky. imagine wanting popeyes and being told 'we have food at home' and the food at home is that.
@josesoto1219 3 years ago

This man is the type of guy to say “there’s food at home” to his kids and they get excited
@pheonixare803 2 years ago

I love how Nick has a great mix between skill, explanation, and humour
@SanFranciscoElectricBikeClub 2 years ago

I made this last night and can honestly say that for the first time, I made a perfectly crispy, coated and delicious fried chicken sandwich!!! THANK YOU for this lovely recipe :)
@S_LQW 3 years ago

I like Nick DiGiovanni, he actually admits some fast food is good. Instead of acting like he doesn't like it. 10/10 👍
@keaganshaffner4500 3 years ago

What I love about nick is that he's not one of those chefs who rags on fast food, he appreciates it and likes it
@sopheakrorik3396 1 year ago

I respect nick. He isn't a food channel, but rather an entertainment channel. Respect for the grind!
@huuuuh6498 3 years ago

This guy is probably one of the 100 people in the world that can make Gordon Ramsey happy
@Bigbeneli 3 years ago

I've never heard a person use more adjectives than this guy
@AncientGreekMindset62 1 year ago

I just made it for dinner, it was delicious! Thank you so much Nick for this amazing recipe
@qp8139 1 year ago

Bro I just made this and this was the best chicken ever! Your amazing keep up the work
@krthk_ 3 years ago

Nick: “I’m not going to look at the camera or anything” Also Nick: *proceeds to look at the camera*
@Squeezy1738 3 years ago

are we just ignoring how he ate a Popeyes biscuit, with no drink, while driving!?
@patrickbeisel1972 1 year ago

Step 1 add lukewarm whole milk to a mixer, step 2 add 2 tablespoons of sugar, step 3 whisk, step 4 1 tablespoon of active dry yeast and whisk evenly, step 5 let sit for 5 minutes, step 6 add 3 an 1/2 cups of bread flour, step 7 add salt, step 8 mix, step 9 add 1 egg and 1 yolk, step 10 mix, step 11 add in 3 tablespoons of cubed butter, step 12 remove dough from mixer, step 13 put your dough is a greased bowl, step 14 cover dough with a damp towel and let rise for an hour and a half or so,
@Premedafter40 1 year ago

Dude I lost it when you threw that honey . Bruh you’re hilarious . You’ve inspired me to start a cooking channel of my own . Love your work man
@jakebrashear2964 3 years ago

I appreciate that you aren’t “above” enjoying certain fast food. Almost every chef I watch on YT thinks it’s scum and makes you feel bad 😂
@joerg9172 3 years ago

mans took a bite of the popeyes biscuit and didnt take a drink. Respect
@arjunvishnu5758 1 year ago

the description of popeyes u gave is a professional way of saying 'its just too good'
@heindo5954 2 years ago

I just live him driving and then eating with two hands and looking at the camera lol I love your videos and they always makes me hungry