Hot Honey Crispy Chicken Burger

Ingredients

• 2 Chicken breast (sliced into burger-sized fillets)
• 300 ml Buttermilk (for marinade)
• Salt (to taste, for marinade)
• Black pepper (to taste, for marinade)
• 1 tsp Garlic powder (for marinade)
• 1 tsp Onion powder (for marinade)
• 1 tsp Chicken seasoning (for marinade)
• 1 tsp Paprika (for marinade)
• 1 Egg (large)
• 1 tbsp White vinegar
• 1 tbsp Hot sauce (for marinade)
• 1 cup All-purpose flour (for dredge)
• 1 cup Cornstarch (for dredge)
• Salt (to taste, for dredge)
• Black pepper (to taste, for dredge)
• 1 tsp Chicken seasoning (for dredge)
• 1 tsp Garlic powder (for dredge)
• 1 tsp Paprika (for dredge)
• 1 tbsp Butter (for glaze)
• 1 tbsp Honey (for glaze)
• 1 tbsp Hot sauce (for glaze)
• Salt (pinch, for glaze)
• Black pepper (pinch, for glaze)
• 0.5 tsp Garlic powder (for glaze)
• 0.5 tsp Onion powder (for glaze)
• 1 tsp Brown sugar (for glaze)
• 0.5 tsp Paprika (for glaze)
• 0.25 cup Mayonnaise (for sauce)
• Black pepper (to taste, for sauce)
• 0.25 tsp Garlic powder (for sauce)
• 1 tbsp Parsley (freshly chopped, for sauce)
• 1 tsp Lemon juice (a squeeze, for sauce)
• Vegetable oil (for deep frying)

Steps

1. 1

   In a large bowl, whisk together 300 ml buttermilk, 1 egg, 1 tbsp white vinegar, and a splash of hot sauce.

2. 2

   Add salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, chicken seasoning, and paprika to the buttermilk mixture and whisk until well combined.

3. 3

   Place the chicken breast fillets into the marinade, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and let marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to several hours in the refrigerator).

4. 4

   In a separate shallow dish, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour and 1 cup cornstarch.

5. 5

   Season the dredge with salt, black pepper, chicken seasoning, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix thoroughly.

6. 6

   Remove a piece of chicken from the marinade and coat it thoroughly in the flour mixture. For extra crunch, dip it back into the marinade and then into the flour a second time.

7. 7

   Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or fryer to 350°F (175°C). Fry the chicken pieces until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes per side, ensuring the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

8. 8

   While the chicken fries, prepare the Hot Honey Glaze: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt 1 tbsp butter with 1 tbsp honey and hot sauce.

9. 9

   Whisk in salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, and paprika. Simmer for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened and glossy, then remove from heat.

10. 10

    Prepare the sauce by mixing mayonnaise, black pepper, garlic powder, chopped parsley, and a squeeze of lemon juice in a small bowl.

11. 11

    Once the chicken is cooked, brush it generously with the warm Hot Honey Glaze while still hot.

12. 12

    Assemble the burger by spreading the prepared sauce on toasted buns, adding the glazed crispy chicken, and topping with pickles or lettuce if desired.

Notes

For the best results, marinate the chicken for at least 2 hours to ensure it stays juicy. Double-dredging (flour-marinade-flour) is the secret to the extra-thick crispy crust seen in the video.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• chicken
• burger
• spicy
• fried
• lunch
• dinner