Make Wendy’s Spicy Chicken Sandwich at Home | Copycat Recipe

For years, I've been on a mission to replicate the iconic Wendy's Spicy Chicken Sandwich at home. I've finally done it! Wendy's describes their spicy chicken as a juicy chicken breast marinated and breaded in our unique, fiery blend of peppers and spices to deliver more flavor inside and out, cooled down with crisp lettuce, tomato, and Heinz mayo. It's the original spicy chicken sandwich and the one you crave. Now you can make it too! Let's go! 🌶️ 🐓 #spicy #chicken #sandwich

Ingredients:

Chicken Preparation:
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (aim for 3-ounce fillets)
Plastic wrap or plastic bags
Meat mallet or heavy object (e.g., cast-iron skillet)

Chili Pepper Blend:
5 tsp Chili Pepper Blend
1 tsp Red Chili Pepper
1 tsp Hot Paprika - https://amzn.to/3y47xYz
1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
1 tsp Habanero Powder - https://amzn.to/3S5tuxt
1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (ground)

Spicy Chicken Seasoning:
8 Spices and Peppers
2 tsp Black Pepper
4 tsp Chili Pepper Blend
½ tsp Mustard Powder
1 tsp Celery Seed
½ tsp Paprika
¼ tsp Turmeric
½ tsp Onion Powder
½ tsp Garlic Powder
2 tbsp Kosher Salt

Homemade Chili Oil:
2 cups Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
2 cups Canola Oil (or any neutral oil)

Spicy Chicken Marinade:
¼ cup Water
¼ cup Chili Oil (Homemade Capsicum Extract)
3 tbsp Spicy Chicken Seasoning
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½ tsp Citric Acid - https://amzn.to/3xY9G8i
⅛ tsp Xanthan Gum - https://amzn.to/3xWQUOA

Egg Wash:
1 cup Water
Spicy Chicken Marinade
2 Egg Whites

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3 tbsp + 1 tsp Corn Starch
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2 tbsp Wheat Gluten - https://amzn.to/3xW2Tfc
2 tbsp Spicy Chicken Seasoning
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¼ tsp Baking Powder
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Sandwich Assembly:
Brioche Buns (Aldi brand recommended)
Heinz Mayonnaise
Romaine Lettuce
Tomato Slices
Butter (for toasting buns)

Timecodes:
00:00 - Introduction
00:48 - 8 Spices and Peppers
01:47 - Chili Pepper Blend
02:51 - Spicy Chicken Seasoning
03:28 - Homemade Chili Oil
04:55 - Spicy Chicken Marinade
05:54 - Chicken Prep
07:43 - The Breading
10:23 - Frying the Chicken
11:17 - Flavor Build
12:18 - Spicy Chicken B-roll
12:37 - Tips and Final Thoughts

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Please comment below if you have any questions, and I'll do my best to reply. Thanks for watching, and see you at the next video!

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