Fried Chicken Burger

Directions

  1. 1Marinate the chicken breast (or thighs) in buttermilk and a mixture of Cajun seasoning, red chilli powder, salt, oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and baking powder.
  2. 2In a separate bowl, mix the dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, cornstarch, Cajun seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, red chilli powder, and black pepper.
  3. 3Prepare the creamy coleslaw by combining thinly shredded cabbage, carrots, onions, salt, black pepper, and plain mayonnaise.
  4. 4Toast the burger buns.
  5. 5Dunk the marinated chicken breast in the wet mixture, then in the dry mixture, then again in the wet mixture, and finally in the dry mixture.
  6. 6Fry the breaded chicken until crispy.
  7. 7Assemble the burger by layering spicy mayonnaise, tangy pickle, crispy fried chicken, creamy coleslaw, and hot sauce on a toasted burger bun.

Ingredients

  • buttermilk
  • Cajun seasoning
  • red chilli powder
  • salt
  • oregano
  • onion powder
  • garlic powder
  • black pepper
  • baking powder
  • all purpose flour
  • cornstarch
  • thinly shredded cabbage
  • carrots
  • onions
  • plain mayonnaise
  • spicy mayonnaise
  • tangy pickle
  • hot sauce
  • chicken breast
  • burger buns

Tips

  • You can also use chicken thighs instead of chicken breast.
  • To achieve extra crunch, dunk the chicken breast in the wet mixture, then dry, then wet again, and finally dry before frying.