OT - Pickle Juice Chicken Marinade

Dyal_SC

OT...

Doing a science experiment.   I've read that Chic fil-A uses pickle juice to marinate their fried chicken.  *No debates about Chic-fil-A please... LOL... I just love the flavor of their chicken*  

I have semi marinated chicken breast before with pickled jalapeño juice, but that was only for a short time.  I "thought" I could tell a moisture difference.  This time I'm using chicken thighs and going for a solid 24 hours, using leftover pickle juice (and a pickle or three) from a coupla old jars I had in the fridge.  Also threw in a few teaspoons of sambal olek for a hint of spiciness.  




Anywho, I'll post back tomorrow once I fry these up for sandwiches.  Hoping for that same vinegary bite that the fried chicken from Chic fil-A has.  

pgprescott

Standing by. 

caliking

I like how you think. 

Chubbs

Hard to beat chik fil a. About the only fast food I will eat. Let me know if it works. Will steal that fo sho

Jeremiah

So will you fry it?

Dyal_SC

Yessir @Jeremiah ...  Will dredge in flour, then egg wash, then a panko/flour mix before frying.   Will fry on the mini as to not stink the house up.  

northGAcock

@Dyal_SC  The company I work for does some CFA branded concepts. I can take you locally back of house and see the process if you like. Exact place and time to be discussed off line. 

JohnnyTarheel

I have always wondered if ckikfila used pickle juice rumor was real... Let us know

Lo_Gear

One of our close friends has a very close recipe I will try to get it off her and post it on here.

johnkitchens

I love Chic-Fil-A chicken sandwiches. I have also heard that they use pickle juice. Anxiously awaiting your results.

Chubbs

Lo_Gear said:

One of our close friends has a very close recipe I will try to get it off her and post it on here.

That would be solid. 

Jcacavias

Standing by.  @Dyal_SC have you seen this?

http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2012/07/homemade-chick-fil-a-sandwiches-recipe.html

Dyal_SC

@northGAcock , that would be awesome. @Jcacavias , thx for the link!  I have not seen that one.