Crispy Chicken Burger with Spicy Honey

Ingredients

• 1 Chicken breast (Approximately 400 g, cut into two thick fillets or burger-sized pieces.)
• 300 ml Buttermilk (For the marinade.)
• Salt (To taste, for the marinade.)
• Black pepper (To taste, for the marinade.)
• Garlic powder (To taste, for the marinade.)
• Onion powder (To taste, for the marinade.)
• Chicken seasoning (To taste, for the marinade.)
• Paprika (To taste, for the marinade.)
• 1 Egg (Beaten before incorporating into the marinade.)
• 1 tbsp White vinegar (For the marinade.)
• 1 tbsp Hot sauce (Approximate amount; adjust to taste. Used in the marinade and glaze.)
• 1 cup All-purpose flour (For the coating.)
• 1 cup Cornstarch (For the coating.)
• Salt (To taste, for the coating.)
• Black pepper (To taste, for the coating.)
• Chicken seasoning (To taste, for the coating.)
• Garlic powder (To taste, for the coating.)
• Paprika (To taste, for the coating.)
• 1 tbsp Butter (For the glaze.)
• 1 tbsp Honey (For the glaze.)
• Salt (To taste, for the glaze.)
• Black pepper (To taste, for the glaze.)
• Garlic powder (To taste, for the glaze.)
• Onion powder (To taste, for the glaze.)
• Brown sugar (To taste, for the glaze.)
• Mayonnaise (Amount to taste for the sauce; approximately 100 g.)
• Black pepper (To taste, for the sauce.)
• Garlic powder (To taste, for the sauce.)
• Fresh parsley (Chopped; to taste.)
• Lemon juice (A splash, for the sauce.)
• Oil for frying (Enough for frying; the source does not specify the type or amount of oil.)

Steps

1. 1

   Place the chicken breast in a bowl. Add the buttermilk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, chicken seasoning, paprika, egg, white vinegar, and hot sauce.

2. 2

   Mix well until the chicken is completely coated. Cover the bowl and marinate in the refrigerator; since the source does not specify a time, at least 30 minutes is recommended, or several hours if possible.

3. 3

   Prepare the coating by mixing the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, chicken seasoning, garlic powder, and paprika in a plate or wide bowl.

4. 4

   Remove the chicken from the marinade and let the excess drip off slightly without drying it completely.

5. 5

   Coat each piece of chicken in the flour and cornstarch mixture. Press the coating around the meat to form a thick, rough layer.

6. 6

   Heat plenty of oil in a deep skillet or deep fryer to approximately 175 °C. Fry the chicken in batches without overcrowding the pan, until the exterior is golden and crispy and the center reaches 74 °C, about 6-8 minutes per batch depending on thickness.

7. 7

   Transfer the chicken to a wire rack set over a tray to drain and remain crispy.

8. 8

   To prepare the glaze, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.

9. 9

   Add the honey, hot sauce, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, and paprika.

10. 10

    Stir over low heat until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is hot, glossy, and slightly thickened; avoid bringing it to a vigorous boil so the honey does not burn.

11. 11

    For the sauce, mix the mayonnaise with black pepper, garlic powder, chopped parsley, and a splash of lemon juice.

12. 12

    Taste the sauce and adjust the pepper and lemon juice to taste.

13. 13

    Coat the fried chicken with the spicy honey glaze by brushing it on or gently tossing the chicken in it just before assembling the burger.

14. 14

    Assemble each burger with the glazed chicken and mayonnaise sauce. The source does not specify the type of bun or other toppings; use toasted burger buns if desired.

Notes

The amounts of salt, pepper, spices, hot sauce, and mayonnaise are not specified in the original publication and are left to taste. The text also does not indicate the marinating time, type or amount of oil, frying temperature, type of bun, or toppings; these details have been completed with culinary recommendations. Fry the chicken until it reaches 74 °C in the center.

Nutrition per serving

• main course
• burger
• chicken
• fried
• crispy
• spicy
• honey
• street food