Here’s a simple, delicious fried chicken burger recipe you can make at home 🍔🐔
🍗 Fried Chicken Burger Recipe
Ingredients (Serves 2)
For the Chicken
- 2 chicken thighs or breasts (boneless)
- 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
For the Coating
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch (for extra crunch)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp chili powder (optional)
For the Burger
- 2 burger buns
- Lettuce
- Tomato slices
- Pickles
- Mayo or spicy sauce
- Cheese (optional)
Steps
1. Marinate the Chicken
- Mix chicken with buttermilk and spices.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour (overnight is best).
2. Prepare the Coating
- Mix flour, cornstarch, and spices in a bowl.
3. Coat the Chicken
- Remove chicken from marinade.
- Dredge in the flour mixture.
- Shake off excess.
4. Fry
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 170–180°C (340–360°F).
- Fry chicken for 6–8 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Drain on paper towels.
5. Assemble the Burger
- Toast buns lightly.
- Spread mayo or sauce.
- Add lettuce, tomato, pickles.
- Place fried chicken.
- Add cheese if you like.
Tips for Extra Crispy Chicken
- Double dredge: flour → egg wash → flour again.
- Use cornstarch in coating.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan.