Description
A crispy, juicy spicy chicken burger made with seasoned chicken breast, crunchy coating, fresh toppings, and a soft toasted bun. This homemade chicken sandwich is packed with flavor and perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
2 large chicken breasts
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetable oil, for frying
4 burger buns
4 lettuce leaves
1 tomato, sliced
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons spicy mayo or hot sauce
Pickles, optional
Instructions
1. Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally to create 4 thin fillets.
2. In a bowl, combine the buttermilk and hot sauce, then add the chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
3. In another bowl, mix the flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
4. Remove the chicken from the marinade and coat each piece well in the flour mixture, pressing firmly so the coating sticks.
5. Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pan over medium heat.
6. Fry the chicken for 4 to 6 minutes per side, or until golden brown, crispy, and fully cooked through.
7. Transfer the chicken to a paper towel-lined plate or wire rack.
8. Lightly toast the burger buns.
9. Spread mayonnaise or spicy mayo on the buns.
10. Layer with lettuce, tomato, crispy chicken, and pickles if desired.
11. Close the burgers and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra crispiness, dip the chicken twice in the buttermilk and flour mixture.
Adjust the cayenne and hot sauce to make the burger more or less spicy.
Serve with fries, coleslaw, or a side salad.
Store leftover fried chicken separately from the buns to keep it crisp.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g