Crispy Popeyes Chicken Sandwiches

Ingredients

• 2 cups buttermilk
• 2 tbsp hot sauce
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 4 6 oz chicken breasts
• 4 brioche buns
• 1 tbsp butter, melted
• 16 thick-cut barrel pickles
• Canola oil for frying