Enjoy the scrumptious taste of crispy fried chicken burgers, an easy homemade dish cherished by all.
Tucked inside a soft, toasted bun and topped with bacon, cheese, and pickles, this fried chicken burger is a true delight.
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Chicken: 🍔Chicken breasts 🍔 Vegetable oil Marinade: 🍔 Buttermilk 🍔 Eggs 🍔 Chicken seasoning or dry rub Flour coating: 🍔 Flour 🍔 Cornstarch 🍔 Baking powder 🍔 Fine sea salt or kosher
Burgers: 🍔 Bacon 🍔 Burger buns 🍔 Mayonnaise 🍔 Hot chili sauce 🍔 Lettuce 🍔 Cheddar or other cheese you like 🍔 Red onion 🍔 Pickled cucumbers
Slice the chicken breasts horizontally into two thinner slices. Swipe up for the full recipe!
Marinate chicken: Mix buttermilk, egg, and half of the spice mix in a container. Add chicken, let sit for 30 mins (counter) or 4-6 hours (fridge).
Bring it to room temperature before frying (30-40 minutes). Flour coating: Whisk flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and the remaining seasoning in a shallow bowl.
Coat chicken: Lift from marinade, let excess drip. Dredge in flour mixture, coat both sides and press gently for better adherence. Set aside.
Heat the oil to 350°F (175°C). (enough oil to half or fully submerge the chicken). On the recipe page there are many notes and tips!
Lower the breaded pieces into the oil using tongs; don’t overcrowd the pan; fry the chicken in several batches if necessary.
Fry: If the chicken is fully submerged in oil, it will need 4-5 minutes to cook. If it’s only partially submerged, it will take 6-8 minutes (flip halfway through).
The cooking time also depends on the thickness of the chicken pieces. Check with a meat thermometer; the internal temperature should be 165°F/74°C.
Cook bacon: Remove the oil from the frying pan or use another pan to cook the bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels. Lightly toast the burger buns in the same pan.
Spread mayonnaise on the bottom bun and the chili sauce on the top bun. Place lettuce on the lower bun.
Cut each chicken piece in two and arrange the pieces on the lettuce. Add cheese and bacon. Top with sliced onions and pickled cucumber slices. Place the top buns on top.