Description
This Crispy Fried Chicken Burger is packed with flavor, featuring a perfectly seasoned, golden-brown chicken fillet, crunchy lettuce, and a creamy sauce, all inside a toasted brioche bun. It’s the ultimate comfort food that’s crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Marinade:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into halves for 4 fillets)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
For the Breading:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
For Frying:
- Vegetable oil (for deep frying)
For the Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon pickle relish
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
For Assembling the Burger:
- 4 brioche buns (toasted)
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 4 slices of tomato (optional)
- 4 slices of cheese (optional)
- Pickles (optional)
Instructions
For the Chicken Marinade:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into halves for 4 fillets)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
For the Breading:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
For Frying:
- Vegetable oil (for deep frying)
For the Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon pickle relish
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
For Assembling the Burger:
- 4 brioche buns (toasted)
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 4 slices of tomato (optional)
- 4 slices of cheese (optional)
- Pickles (optional)
Notes
- For extra crispiness, double-dip the chicken by dipping it back into the buttermilk and flour mixture before frying.
- Air fryer option: Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Spicy version: Add cayenne pepper and hot sauce to the marinade.
- Storage: Store fried chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for 10 minutes to keep it crispy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes - Marination Time: 1 hour (or overnight)
- Category: Burger, Main Course
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: American