Description
A foolproof method to create crispy, restaurant-quality chicken burgers at home, guaranteed to be juicy and flavorful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6–8 oz each)
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce (optional)
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 4 brioche hamburger buns
- 8 slices of thick-cut bacon (optional)
- 4 slices of aged cheddar or Swiss cheese
- 1 large tomato, sliced
- 4 lettuce leaves (butter lettuce or iceberg)
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- Pickle slices
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon pickle juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness of about 3/4 inch.
- Whisk together buttermilk, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Submerge chicken in buttermilk mixture, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or preferably overnight.
- Combine flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and thyme in a shallow dish.
- Remove marinated chicken from refrigerator 15 minutes before cooking.
- Coat each chicken breast in the seasoned flour mixture. Optionally, double-coat for extra crispiness.
- Heat oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, with an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Transfer cooked chicken to a wire rack to drain excess oil.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, pickle juice, garlic powder, and paprika in a bowl.
- Toast brioche buns until golden brown.
- Assemble burgers with sauce, lettuce, chicken, cheese, tomato, onion, pickles, and bacon if using.
Notes
Control oil temperature for perfect frying and let chicken rest to retain juices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1240mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 90mg