The Ultimate Crispy Chicken Burger

20 mins
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Prepare the chicken marinade by combining buttermilk, sriracha sauce (optional), smoked paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder in a bowl. Mix well.
  2. 2Prepare the chicken marinade by combining buttermilk, sriracha sauce (optional), smoked paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder in a bowl. Mix well.
  3. 3Prepare the chicken marinade by combining buttermilk, sriracha sauce (optional), smoked paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder in a bowl. Mix well.
  4. 4Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, massage them, and let marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  5. 5Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, massage them, and let marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  6. 6Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, massage them, and let marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  7. 7Prepare the seasoned flour mix by combining plain flour, cornflour, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and celery salt in a bowl. Mix well.
  8. 8Prepare the seasoned flour mix by combining plain flour, cornflour, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and celery salt in a bowl. Mix well.
  9. 9Prepare the seasoned flour mix by combining plain flour, cornflour, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and celery salt in a bowl. Mix well.
  10. 10Make the mayonnaise by blending olive oil, a whole egg, white vinegar, and Dijon mustard using an immersion blender until smooth and thick.
  11. 11Make the mayonnaise by blending olive oil, a whole egg, white vinegar, and Dijon mustard using an immersion blender until smooth and thick.
  12. 12Make the mayonnaise by blending olive oil, a whole egg, white vinegar, and Dijon mustard using an immersion blender until smooth and thick.
  13. 13Prepare the tangy mayonnaise by combining plain mayonnaise, smoked paprika, garlic powder, tomato ketchup, horseradish, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl. Mix well and season with sea salt flakes.
  14. 14Prepare the tangy mayonnaise by combining plain mayonnaise, smoked paprika, garlic powder, tomato ketchup, horseradish, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl. Mix well and season with sea salt flakes.
  15. 15Prepare the tangy mayonnaise by combining plain mayonnaise, smoked paprika, garlic powder, tomato ketchup, horseradish, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl. Mix well and season with sea salt flakes.
  16. 16Dredge the marinated chicken thighs in the seasoned flour, ensuring complete coverage and shake off any excess.
  17. 17Dredge the marinated chicken thighs in the seasoned flour, ensuring complete coverage and shake off any excess.
  18. 18Dredge the marinated chicken thighs in the seasoned flour, ensuring complete coverage and shake off any excess.
  19. 19Heat vegetable or canola oil in a large pot to 170°C/340°F.
  20. 20Heat vegetable or canola oil in a large pot to 170°C/340°F.
  21. 21Heat vegetable or canola oil in a large pot to 170°C/340°F.
  22. 22Fry the chicken thighs in batches for 7 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
  23. 23Fry the chicken thighs in batches for 7 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
  24. 24Fry the chicken thighs in batches for 7 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
  25. 25Toast the burger buns in a preheated oven at 180°C/350°F on the grill setting for 1 minute on each side.
  26. 26Toast the burger buns in a preheated oven at 180°C/350°F on the grill setting for 1 minute on each side.
  27. 27Toast the burger buns in a preheated oven at 180°C/350°F on the grill setting for 1 minute on each side.
  28. 28Assemble the burgers: spread tangy mayonnaise on the bottom buns, add lettuce, tomato slices (season with sea salt flakes and black pepper), crispy chicken thighs, and pickles (optional).
  29. 29Assemble the burgers: spread tangy mayonnaise on the bottom buns, add lettuce, tomato slices (season with sea salt flakes and black pepper), crispy chicken thighs, and pickles (optional).
  30. 30Assemble the burgers: spread tangy mayonnaise on the bottom buns, add lettuce, tomato slices (season with sea salt flakes and black pepper), crispy chicken thighs, and pickles (optional).
  31. 31Top with the other bun halves, gently pressing down. Serve immediately.
  32. 32Top with the other bun halves, gently pressing down. Serve immediately.
  33. 33Top with the other bun halves, gently pressing down. Serve immediately.

Ingredients

  • 4 Large Boneless & Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • 4 Large Boneless & Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • 4 Large Boneless & Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1.5 cups Plain Flour
  • 1.5 cups Plain Flour
  • 1.5 cups Plain Flour
  • 3 tablespoons Corn Flour or Starch
  • 3 tablespoons Corn Flour or Starch
  • 3 tablespoons Corn Flour or Starch
  • 200 ml Olive Oil
  • 200 ml Olive Oil
  • 200 ml Olive Oil
  • 1 Large Whole Egg
  • 1 Large Whole Egg
  • 1 Large Whole Egg
  • 1.5 teaspoons White Vinegar
  • 1.5 teaspoons White Vinegar
  • 1.5 teaspoons White Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Tomato Ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Tomato Ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Tomato Ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Horseradish
  • 1 tablespoon Horseradish
  • 1 tablespoon Horseradish
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 Sea Salt Flakes
  • 1 Sea Salt Flakes
  • 1 Sea Salt Flakes
  • 4 Burger Buns
  • 4 Burger Buns
  • 4 Burger Buns
  • 4 slices Tomato
  • 4 slices Tomato
  • 4 slices Tomato
  • 4 leaves Lettuce
  • 4 leaves Lettuce
  • 4 leaves Lettuce
  • 4 slices Pickles
  • 4 slices Pickles
  • 4 slices Pickles
  • 10 cracks Black Pepper
  • 10 cracks Black Pepper
  • 10 cracks Black Pepper

Equipment

bowlwhisklarge pottongsimmersion blenderovenoven tray