The incredible pairing of mustard and honey, particularly when used with sandwiches made with grilled chicken, can completely transform your sandwich.
- ½ cup mayo.
- ÂĽ cup ketchup.
- 2 tbs sweet relish.
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce.
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar.
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
- 1 teaspoon sugar.
- ½ teaspoon salt.
Better Than Cane’s Sauce
Better Than Popeyes: Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Spicy Sauce đź”—
The fast food chain Popeyes hit it out of the ballpark in August, 2019, when they introduced their deep-fried chicken sandwich. Of course, the umps called “fowl” when Popeyes ran out of the instantly-popular sandwich just two weeks into its launch. But you know Raichlen’s Rule: If it tastes good boiled, broiled, baked, sautéed, or deep-fried, there’s probably a way to make it taste even better on the grill.
So here’s the Raichlen take on Popeyes’ chicken sandwich.
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Nutrition Facts: properties {‘servingSize’: ‘Serves 4’}
Ingredients:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, each 7 to 8 ounces
Extra virgin olive oil
For the Brine
1 ½ cups buttermilk, preferably fresh and not reconstituted from powder
1 tablespoon Louisiana-style hot sauce, such as Crystal or Frank’s RedHot
1 ½ tablespoons coarse salt (kosher or sea)
1 teaspoon MSG (optional)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Rub
1 teaspoon coarse salt (kosher or sea)
1 teaspoon MSG (optional)
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon white pepper, or more black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon celery seed
ÂĽ teaspoon cayenne pepper
For the Spicy Sauce (Optional)
1 cup mayonnaise, preferably Hellmann’s
1 tablespoon Louisiana-style hot sauce, such as Crystal or Frank’s RedHot, or more to taste
2 teaspoons dill pickle juice
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon coarse salt (kosher or sea)
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
For the Assembly
4 brioche buns, kaiser rolls, or other bakery-style hamburger buns
2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
Dill pickle chips, preferably thick-cut
Leaf lettuce or arugula (optional)
Sliced tomatoes (optional)
Instruction:
1: Remove any tenders on the underside of the chicken breast halves. Place the chicken between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound with a meat tenderizer to a thickness of 1/2 inch. Cut each piece of chicken breast in half for four equal pieces. Transfer the chicken to a sturdy resealable plastic bag.
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2: Make the brine: Combine the buttermilk, hot sauce, salt, MSG, if using, and garlic powder; whisk to dissolve the salt crystals. Pour the brine over the chicken, seal the bag, and place in a bowl to contain any leaks. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 8 hours.
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3: In the meantime, make the rub: Combine the salt, MSG, if using, paprika, black pepper, white pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne in a small bowl and mix with your fingers. Set aside.
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4: Make the Spicy Sauce (optional): In a small mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, hot sauce, pickle juice, paprika, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Taste, adding more hot sauce if desired. The sauce should be highly seasoned.
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5: Set up your grill for direct grilling and preheat to medium-high. Brush the grill grate clean and oil it well.
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6: Remove the chicken from the brine and pat dry with paper towels. (Discard the brine.) Brush with olive oil, then dust the chicken breasts on both sides with the rub. (You may not need all the rub.)
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7: Arrange the chicken breasts on the grill grate at an angle to the bars. If using a charcoal grill, toss the wood chips on the coals. If using a gas grill, place the wood chips in your grill’s smoker box or enclose the chips in a smoker pouch and place over one of the burners.
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8: Grill the chicken breasts (grill lid down to contain the smoke) until they are cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side depending on the heat of your fire. The internal temperature should be 165 degrees when the probe of an instant-read thermometer is inserted through the side.
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9: In the meantime, butter the cut sides of the brioche buns. Grill the buns until they are lightly toasted, 1 to 2 minutes. (Watch carefully.)
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10: Assemble the sandwiches: Spread a dollop of the Spicy Sauce (or plain mayonnaise) on the cut sides of the bun. Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom of each bun, followed by a tomato slice, if using, and a chicken breast half. Add pickles, then replace the top half of the bun. Serve immediately.
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FAQ
What condiments go with a chicken sandwich?
Here are five of the best condiments to serve with your chicken sandwich to satisfy all palates:Chipotle Mayonnaise, which offers the best of both worlds by providing a hint of spice without being overpowering; Pesto; Guacamole; Teriyaki Sauce; Honey Mustard; and Teriyaki Sauce.
What is the sauce on McDonald’s Artisan chicken sandwich?
The spicy version of the Popeyes chicken sandwich is made with a 1/2 cup of mayo, 1 teaspoon of hot sauce, 1 teaspoon of paprika or taco seasoning, and 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder whisked together.
How do you make chicken mayo toasted sandwiches?
McDonald’s has added a new crispy chicken sandwich to its menu that you can order in three different ways. The Crispy Chicken Sandwich features a fried chicken patty with pickles and a creamy sriracha sauce, while the McChicken Sandwich features a fried chicken patty with lettuce and mayonnaise.