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Homemade Burger King BK Royal Crispy Chicken Sandwich

Crispy, juicy breaded chicken sandwiches topped with lettuce, tomato, and a tangy BK-style sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast cutlets trimmed to fit the buns
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 eggs whisked with buttermilk
  • vegetable oil for frying
  • 4 hamburger buns toasted
  • 8 lettuce leaves
  • 4 tomato slices
  • 4 tablespoon BK Royal Sauce, mayonnaise, or other sauce or use the homemade sauce below
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise (for sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup (for sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (for sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon dill relish or finely chopped pickles (for sauce)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (for sauce)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (for sauce)
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder (for sauce)
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika (for sauce)
  • salt and pepper to taste (for sauce)

Equipment

  • Large skillet or Dutch oven
  • Instant-read thermometer
  • Shallow dishes (2)
  • Whisk or fork
  • wire rack or paper towels
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula or tongs

Method
 

  1. Prepare the sauce: in a mixing bowl combine 3/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon ketchup, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon dill relish (or finely chopped pickles), 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/2 teaspoon paprika; season with salt and pepper to taste, mix until smooth, cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
  2. Combine the dry breading: in a shallow dish whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Make the wet dip: in a second shallow dish whisk 1 cup buttermilk with 2 eggs until blended.
  4. Coat the chicken: dip each trimmed chicken cutlet into the buttermilk-egg mixture, then dredge thoroughly in the seasoned flour, pressing gently so the flour adheres; shake off excess.
  5. Heat oil: pour enough vegetable oil into a large skillet to reach about 1/2 inch depth and heat over medium-high until it reaches about 350°F (use an instant-read thermometer).
  6. Fry the cutlets: carefully add the breaded cutlets to the hot oil (do not overcrowd) and fry 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F; adjust heat as needed to maintain 325–350°F.
  7. Drain the chicken: transfer fried cutlets to a wire rack set over a sheet pan or to paper towels to drain briefly.
  8. Toast buns: toast the 4 hamburger buns until lightly golden.
  9. Assemble sandwiches: spread about 1 tablespoon BK Royal Sauce or mayonnaise on the bottom of each bun, place a fried chicken cutlet on top, add a tomato slice and two lettuce leaves, then cap with the top bun and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Trim chicken to fit buns for even cooking.
  • Maintain oil temperature to avoid greasy breading.
  • Refrigerate the sauce at least 30 minutes for best flavor.
  • Use a wire rack to keep fried chicken crispy.