Foryoueats: Crispy Fried Chicken Sandwiches

Ingredients

• For the Chicken:
• 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1⅓ pounds)
• 2 cups cold water
• 2 tablespoons plus ¾ teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 4 to 6 cups vegetable or peanut oil, for frying
• 1 large egg
• ½ cup milk
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1½ teaspoons baking powder
• ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Accent flavor enhancer (see note)
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• For the Sauce:
• ½ cup best-quality mayonnaise, such as Hellmann's or Duke's
• 3 tablespoons store-bought barbecue sauce
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• For the Sandwiches:
• 6 hamburger buns
• Bread-and-butter pickles