Making The Popeyes Chicken Sandwich At Home, But Better

What better way to celebrate 500,000 subscribers than making a fried chicken sandwich that rivals the Popeyes chicken sandwich. Buttermilk fried chicken, layered between a Japanese milk bun, black garlic mayo, homemade pickles. It's perfect. Making a chicken sandwich isn't just some recipe, it's a technique, an art form if you will. Hope you guys get a kick out of this and make your very own sandwich!

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[honeyxx]

his sandwich looks like an ad version and the popeyes one is when you actually order it

[greasykebabboy]

Popeyes: We’re sold out.

This guy: Fine i’ll do it myself

[mrlanguid]

I've transcribed the recipe here:


- INGREDIENTS -
MARINADE:
4-6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 cups (473ml) buttermilk
2tsp (10g) kosher salt
2tsp (7g) garlic powder
1tsp (4g) serrano powder (any pepper powder works here)

DREDGE MIXTURE:
3 cups (395g) all purpose flour
2.5 tsp (13g) kosher salt
2tsp (7g) garlic powder
1.5tsp (6g) smoked paprika
1tsp (4g) oyster mushroom powder *Optional*
1/2 teaspoon (2g) fresh cracked black pepper
1tsp (4g) cayenne *if you want it spicy*


- PROCEDURE -
MARINADE:
1. Add buttermilk
2. Add kosher salt
3. Add garlic powder
4. Add serrano powder

Add thighs to marinade, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

DREDGE:
1. Add flour to large pan
2. Add salt
3. Add paprika
4. Add garlic powder
5. Add oyster mushroom powder
6. **OPTIONAL: Add fresh-cracked black pepper and cayenne pepper
7. Add a couple spoonfuls of the marinade to the flour and stir

FRYING:
1. Dredge thighs in flour and press aggressively into the chicken
2. Shake off any excess and set aside on rack
3. Repeat with remaining chicken
4. In a large, deep pan or medium-sized pot, fill to slightly over halfway with oil. At least 2-3 inches.
5. Insert thermometer and bring oil to ~350 degrees Fahrenheit
6. Insert first piece of chicken, maintain temperature as closely as possible
7. Cook for 6-10 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Internal temperature should register as 165 degrees Fahrenheit
8. Place cooked chicken on a wire rack to drip-dry and cool. Repeat process with remaining chicken.

[lukesachaczenski]

I think it’s awesome how excited he got for 500k subscribers but he is now close to 8 million. What a ride for Josh-love your videos and keep inspiring us to cook!

[best_jared]

Josh really liked that “You vs the Guy She Told You Not To Worry About” joke

[nonamemage]

This guy is making like a level 85 mayo sauce that you have to complete three entire tech trees to unlock.

[franzcrisostomo]

i don't actually try his recipes, i came here to laugh and starve

[rubyrose]

Our friends bought me your cookbook so we had a fun cooking night and this was the first recipe we made. The homemade buns and marinating the chicken overnight was essential. I feel like no other chicken burger will ever compare to how epic this burger was. I literally dream of it.
Love your videos!
Tonight we're trying your margherita pizza recipe!

[turtleman]

I actually tried making the recipe and no bullshit this hella good

[kaylaphair]

He’s definitely the guy she said not to worry about

[p.cstudios]

“I think we can do better”

Popeyes: *Slowly lifting glock*

[madisonreynaud]

Sooo.. I made these today for my family and I’m definitely one who hardly cooks, but I’m wanting to learn more and get better. Let me tell you, that they were the best chicken sandwiches I’ve ever had. It was super crunchy with great flavor and JUICY! Watching your videos really makes me want to try cooking things outside of my comfort zone and overall challenge myself. Bravo! 🤓🤩

[beeframen]

You know he’s serious when he says “Crispy” instead of “Cwispy”

[fnreborn]

"i recommend thigh over breast"


i see your a man of culture

[Faustvonholle]

"You can make this at home, better"

"also it will take a lot of prep between the japanese milk buns, oyster mushroom powder, serrano powder, and black garlic"

[lozanocorona]

Great video but please make more of ones to enlighten people. I stumbled upon someone complaining in your comment section about loosing job and seeking for help. Having multiple income sources is very crucial to financial growth.

[ManahilIrfan]

He’s literally plankton trying to steal the krabby patty formula

[p.cstudios]

“It’s not that spicy, and I’m white so..”

Popeyes: *Confused Screaming*

[vibetimeee]

“The spicy one isn’t that spicy...and I’m white -_-“

“I recommenced thigh over breast”

Well u sir have just earned a new sub😂💀

[manonguinchard]

I made this a while ago and it was the best chicken sandwich i ever tasted so i'm making it again today. Love this