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Buttermilk Chicken Burgers

juicy on the inside, ultra crispy on the outside
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting time 3 hours
Course Main Course
Cuisine Fast food
Servings 6
Calories 730 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade

  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup yogurt
  • 2 tbsp hot sauce
  • ¼ cup pickle juice
  • 2 tsp paprika powder
  • 2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 3 chicken breast halves each sliced horizontally to make 6 thinner pieces
  • Oil for frying

For the Dry Coating

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp paprika powder
  • 2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp salt

For the Burger Sauce

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 3 tbsp vinegar
  • 1 tbsp hot sauce
  • 1 tsp salt and pepper

For the Coleslaw

  • 4 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp vinegar
  • 2 tsp mustard
  • ½ tsp salt and pepper
  • 1 cup thinly sliced cabbage
  • 1 cup thinly sliced carrot
  • ½ cup thinly sliced onion

For Assembling

  • 6 burger buns
  • Prepared sauce and coleslaw
  • french fries

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, mix together milk, yogurt, hot sauce, pickle juice, paprika, cayenne, black pepper, and salt.
  • Add the chicken slices and ensure they're fully coated.
  • Cover and marinate for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight in the fridge.
  • In another bowl, mix the flour with paprika, cayenne, black pepper, and salt for the dry coating.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together all the burger sauce ingredients until smooth.
  • For the coleslaw, combine mayo, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add in the cabbage, carrots, and onion, and toss to combine.
  • Heat oil in a deep pan or fryer to 170–175°C (340–350°F).
  • Take each piece of marinated chicken, shake off excess marinade, and dredge in the flour mixture. Press firmly to ensure it sticks well.
  • Double coat by dipping the flour-coated chicken back into the marinade and then flour again.
  • Fry the coated chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes per piece. Let drain on a wire rack or paper towels.
  • Toast burger buns lightly if desired.
  • Spread a generous amount of sauce on each bun.
  • Place a piece of crispy fried chicken on the bottom half, add a scoop of slaw, then top with the bun lid.
  • Serve hot with fries and enjoy.
Keyword buttermilk chicken, chicken burger, crispy zinger burger