Popeyes Chicken Sandwich | Price, Recipe & Review | 2024

The Popeyes chicken sandwich is arguably the best fast food sandwich you’ll ever taste. It’s the perfect combination of a crispy chicken patty that is bedded on a soft bun and covered in the signature spicy mayo sauce inside. It’s the ideal harmony of juiciness, tenderness, crispiness, and heat, as your taste buds will be on cloud nine the moment you take the first bite.

Calories:380

Serving Size: 1 Burger

The Popeyes chicken sandwich contains the following allergens:

• Soy (found in the oil)
• Milk (included in the buttermilk batter for the chicken)
• Wheat (found in the bun and breading on the chicken, which contains flour)
• Eggs (used in the mayonnaise and  breading)

The Popeyes chicken sandwich has a heavenly taste for sure. What if we told you that you can make this even better at home? Check out the secret recipe to make the this popular sandwich:

Ingredients   

Bun 

The Popeyes sandwich is known for its smooth buns that make you feel like you’re munching on a cloud. Here’s what you need to have for making the buns:

• 1/4 cup whole milk 
• 2 tbsp water 
• 2 tbsp bread flour 
• 1 tbsp sugar 
• 1 tbsp active dry yeast 
• 3/4 cup warm whole milk 
• 3 1/4 cups bread flour 
• 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt 
• 1 large egg with yolk 
• 3 tbsp butter 
• Egg wash with 1 egg and 1 Tbsp water

Sauce

The spicy mayo sauce used in the popeyes sandwich is universally loved by all Popeyes customers. Here’s what you need to make it:

• 1 cup mayo
• 1 tbsp hot sauce
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tbsp cayenne pepper 
• 2 tbsp chives 
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp lemon zest 

 Crispy Chicken Patty

The crispy chicken patty is the heart of the sandwich. The following ingredients are needed to make it:

• Skinless chicken breast (3 pieces)
• 1 cup pickle juice 
• 1 cup buttermilk 
• 1 tbsp paprika 
• 1 tbsp cayenne
• 1 tbsp garlic powder 
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp ground pepper 
• 1 tsp salt 
• 1 cup potato or corn starch 
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• Frying oil 
• Chopped dill Pickles (for topping) 

Sandwich Preparation

The Popeyes  sandwich is very easy to prepare. The total time for the ingredients to be prepared is 4 hours 35 minutes. Whereas the total cooking time is 20 minutes. One batch of these ingredients will yield you approximately 6-8 sandwiches. On top of that, there might be some extras left which you can store for 2-3 days.

Sandwich Bun 

• Add ¼ cup milk and water in a medium sauce and put on the stove with a medium-high heat.
• Add the bread flour slowly while stirring the mixture. When the mixture reaches a thick consistency with visible clumps, your tangzhong will be done. 
• Now add sugar, yeast and ¾ cup warm whole milk into a mixing bowl. Stir for 5 minutes and then let it sit for another 5-10 minutes
• Now sprinkle 1 tbsp salt and add bread flour to the mixture.
• Mix the entire ingredients with a dough hook on medium speed and add eggs and yolk.
• Now add your tangzhong while the hook is stirring the mix for an even distribution.
• Add small cubes of cold batter and wait for it to knead for 10 minutes.
• Take the dough out and turn it into a ball and then place it in an oiled bowl to cover it with a damp towel for 1 ½ hours.
• Add flour on a cutting board and then place this risen dough on it. 
• Cut the dough into a rectangle with 8 pieces with their center points laying down on the cutting board.
• Turn these cutting into balls and roll them on the board
• Wait for them to rise for 15 minutes
• Add a thin layer of egg wash with a brush and bake at 375°F for 15-18 minutes till it reaches a golden brown color.

Signature Sauce

• Add mayo, and hot sauce in a bowl and stir with a spoon
• Now add salt, diced chives,, cayenne, and smoked paprika to the mix
• Stir until you reach a light pink color.

  Chicken Patty

• Cut the chicken breast with a knife until it reaches ¾ inch thickness.
• Add the chicken in a bowl with buttermilk and the pickle juice Now add smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder to the mix
• Marinate it overnight (if you’re in a hurry then an hour can work)
• Add flour, salt, and potato/corn starch in a separate bowl and slowly add 2-3 tbsp buttermilk to mix with a fork to make coating batter/
• Now add the marinated chicken to the coating dredge and then deep fry at 325°F for 3-4 minutes. 
• Now take the chicken out of the oil and reheat stove until the oil temperature reaches 375°F
• Fry the chicken patty again until it gets a golden brown color.
• Now remove the patty and sprinkle flaky salt on it.
• Now cut the bun in half and add the signature sauce on both sides.
• Place the patty inside the bun with the chopped dill pickles.

If you’re looking for an extra flavor while keeping the rest of the recipe as it is, you can choose these extras to add in your recipe:

• For an added crisp, slide in a freshly cut piece of lettuce, bacon and tomatoes to enhance the flavor.
• You can add the chicken dipping sauce that goes like bread and butter with the fried chicken patty.
• You can increase the zestiness of the Popeyes chicken sandwich by adding Ranch and BBQ sauce.

You can try the following sides with the Popeyes chicken sandwich to create the ultimate meal:

1. Cajun Fries: Dip the Popeyes cajun fries in the spicy mayo sauce or add them inside the burger for an added flavor.
2. Coleslaw: You can add the coleslaw inside the burger or eat it on your own. We recommend you to eat it separately as this won’t water down the burger’s tanginess. 
3. Onion Rings: You can try the onion rings that have a crispy exterior and a soft, sweet interior. Dipping them in the sauce will enhance the flavor and make you drool for more!

The Popeyes chicken sandwich truly stands out as the best chicken sandwich in the entire country. No matter what day it is or how you’re feeling, a single bite of this delicious symphony of flavors will instantly make you feel as thrilled as a roller coaster ride. Hurry up and grab the sandwich from your nearest store before the demand gets too much for the restaurant to handle!