Copycat Chick-Fil-A Spicy Deluxe Chicken Sandwich - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Ingredients
Wet
1/2 cup pickle juice, measured from 1 (16 oz)
1/2 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons lemon juice (from one lemon)
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
4 skinless chicken thighs, about 2 1/2 lbs
6 cups peanut oil
1 large egg
Dry
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 head green leaf lettuce, shredded
1 tomatoes, thinly slices
4 slices monterey jack pepper cheese

Preparation

Directions:
In a medium bowl whisk together wet ingredients, add chicken, making sure to coat evenly. Allow chicken to marinate for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, in a medium sized pot, over medium-high, heat oil to 350\u00b0F While oil heats, in a medium bowl, whisk togethers dry ingredients.
Reserving the marinade, remove the chicken to a plate. Whisk the egg into the marinade. Dip the chicken into the egg mixture, one piece at a time, shaking off excess egg mixture. Dredge chicken piece in flour mix, making sure to coat evenly on both sides. Repeat the breading process (egg mixture to flour mix) one more time, set chicken aside. Line a baking sheet with paper towels.
Once oil is heated, cook chicken until golden brown on each side, about 2 to 3 minutes a side. Chicken should be opaque in the center. Place cooked chicken on prepared baking sheet to drain.
Brush toasted buns with butter. Divide pickle slices, lettuce, tomatoes, and chicken and cheese, on each bun. Top with remaining bun halves.