Hot Honey Crispy Chicken Burger

Ingredients

• 2 Chicken breast (sliced into burger-sized cutlets)
• 300 ml Buttermilk (for marinade)
• Salt and black pepper (for marinade)
• Garlic powder (for marinade)
• Onion powder (for marinade)
• Chicken seasoning (for marinade)
• Paprika (for marinade)
• 1 Egg
• 1 tbsp White vinegar
• Hot sauce (for marinade)
• 1 cup All-purpose flour (for dredge)
• 1 cup Cornstarch (for dredge)
• Salt, black pepper, chicken seasoning, garlic powder, paprika (for dredge seasoning)
• 1 tbsp Butter (for glaze)
• 1 tbsp Honey (for glaze)
• Hot sauce (for glaze)
• Salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, paprika (glaze seasonings)
• 0.5 cup Mayonnaise (for sauce)
• Black pepper and garlic powder (for sauce)
• Parsley (chopped, for sauce)
• Lemon juice (a squeeze)
• Oil (for deep frying)
• 2 Burger buns (toasted)

Steps

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, chicken seasoning, paprika, egg, white vinegar, and hot sauce. Whisk until well combined.

2. 2

   Place the chicken breast pieces into the buttermilk marinade. Cover and refrigerate (ideally for at least 30 minutes, though the source does not specify time).

3. 3

   In a separate shallow dish, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, chicken seasoning, garlic powder, and paprika to create the dredge.

4. 4

   Remove a piece of chicken from the marinade and coat it thoroughly in the flour-cornstarch mixture, pressing the dredge into the chicken to ensure a thick coating.

5. 5

   Heat oil in a deep pan or fryer to approximately 350°F (175°C). Fry the chicken until golden brown and crispy, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

6. 6

   Prepare the hot honey glaze by melting the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in the honey, hot sauce, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, and paprika until smooth and slightly thickened.

7. 7

   Brush or toss the fried chicken pieces in the hot honey glaze while they are still warm.

8. 8

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

9. 9

   Assemble the burger by spreading the herb mayo on toasted buns, adding the glazed crispy chicken, and any desired toppings (like lettuce or pickles, though not explicitly listed).

Notes

The cornstarch in the dredge is key for achieving a very crispy, glass-like crunch on the chicken. For the best flavor, let the chicken marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• burger
• fried chicken
• hot honey
• spicy
• lunch
• dinner
• comfort food