Zinger Burger Recipe
American · Main course · 32 min total
A crispy, spicy chicken burger inspired by fast-food chains, featuring a crunchy breaded chicken fillet, tangy mayo, and fresh lettuce in a soft bun.
20
min prep
min prep
12
min cook
min cook
4
servings
servings
650
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 4 burger buns
- 4 leaves iceberg lettuce
- 4 slices tomato
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Pound chicken thighs to even thickness. Mix buttermilk, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne. Marinate chicken in buttermilk mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- In a shallow dish, combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off, and dredge in flour mixture, pressing to adhere.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken in batches for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
- Mix mayonnaise with hot sauce to make spicy mayo. Toast burger buns lightly.
- Assemble burgers: spread spicy mayo on bottom bun, add lettuce, tomato, chicken fillet, and top bun. Serve immediately.
Tips
- For extra crunch, double-dredge the chicken: dip back in buttermilk then flour mixture before frying.
- Adjust cayenne to taste for milder or spicier burgers.
- Leftover chicken can be reheated in an oven at 375°F for 10 minutes to retain crispiness.
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