Copycat Wendy's Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Prep Time: 25 minutes mins
Cook Time: 20 minutes mins
Total Time: 45 minutes mins
Heat up your weeknight routine with this Wendy’s copycat spicy chicken sandwich. It’s easy to make and loaded with finger-licking flavor.
Prepare the chicken:
Let the chicken sit at room temp for 15-20 minutes before breading.
Grab three plates.
On the first plate, combine the AP flour, salt, pepper, garlic salt, paprika and dried mustard powder. Mix well.
On the second plate, add two whisked eggs.
Begin by dredging the chicken tenderloins through the flour, followed by the egg, then back through the flour. Repeat until all chicken is breaded.
Place the breaded pieces on the third plate.
Heat the vegetable oil over medium / high heat in an 9-inch sauté pan.
Once the oil is hot, or reaches 350 degrees Fahrenheit, you can begin to carefully lower 2 pieces of chicken into the oil.
Flip the chicken after a few minutes. Once it is golden brown on both sides, place it on a paper towel to absorb any excess oil. Repeat until all of the chicken is crispy.
Next, we will place the chicken on the baking tray and bake it in the oven for 10 more minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
Remove the chicken from the oven. And set it aside.
Prepare the spicy buffalo sauce:
In a saucepan, over medium heat combine butter, hot sauce, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Stir until well combined.
Pour the sauce in a mixing bowl and toss it with the crispy chicken. Set it aside.
Prepare the buns:
Butter the inside of the buns.
Next, add them to a skillet over medium / high heat. They will begin to get slightly crispy and golden-brown. Remove them from the heat and set them aside.
Serving: 1sandwich, Calories: 672kcal, Carbohydrates: 37g, Protein: 34g, Fat: 43g, Saturated Fat: 19g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g, Monounsaturated Fat: 12g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 232mg, Sodium: 2656mg, Potassium: 843mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 1694IU, Vitamin C: 45mg, Calcium: 119mg, Iron: 4mg
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 672