Sticky Crispy Chicken Burger

This Sticky Crispy Chicken Burger combines juicy, tender chicken with a perfectly crispy coating, coated in a sweet, spicy, and sticky sauce. The chicken is marinated in a spiced buttermilk mixture for extra flavor and tenderness, then double-dredged in a seasoned flour blend to create an ultra-crispy crust. After frying to golden perfection, each piece is tossed in a rich, buttery honey-chili sauce that’s both sweet and fiery. Served on a toasted bun with fresh lettuce and a creamy chili-mayo spread, this burger is an irresistible, flavor-packed treat that’s both crunchy and saucy with every bite!

Ingredients

Chicken Mixture:

• 400 g chicken breast
• 200 ml buttermilk
• 6 g salt
• 5 g garlic powder
• 4 g paprika powder
• 5 g onion powder
• 1 g dried parsley
• 2 g cayenne pepper
• 2 g black pepper
• 1 egg
• 15 g honey

Flour Mixture:

• 150 g all-purpose flour
• 50 g cornstarch
• 3 g garlic powder
• 3 g onion powder
• 4 g paprika powder
• 2 g cayenne pepper
• 3 g salt
• 3 g powdered sugar

Sauce:

• 75 g butter
• 60 g honey
• 75 g chili sauce (such as Go-Tan)
• 15 g sambal

Extras:

• 150 g mayonnaise
• 75 g chili sauce (Go-Tan)
• Lettuce
• Burger buns

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Instructions

1. Prepare the Buttermilk Marinade:
   In a large bowl, mix the buttermilk, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika powder, dried parsley, cayenne pepper, black pepper, egg, and honey until well combined.
2. Marinate the Chicken:
   Wash and cut the chicken breast into pieces. Add the chicken pieces to the buttermilk mixture, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
3. Prepare the Flour Coating:
   In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and powdered sugar. Mix well.
4. Coat the Chicken:
   Remove the chicken pieces from the marinade and thoroughly coat each piece in the flour mixture. Repeat this step to double-coat the chicken for extra crispiness.
5. Make the Sauce:
   In a skillet, heat the butter, honey, chili sauce, and sambal over low heat. Stir well until everything is melted and combined.
6. Fry the Chicken:
   Heat a layer of vegetable oil in a frying pan to about 175°C (350°F). Fry the chicken pieces for about 3 minutes on each side, or 3-4 minutes in a deep fryer, until golden and crispy. Place the fried chicken on paper towels to drain any excess oil.
7. Toss in Sauce:
   Place the fried chicken in a bowl, pour the sauce over, and toss to coat evenly.
8. Prepare the Burger Buns:
   Toast homemade or store-bought burger buns in a bit of butter until golden.
9. Assemble the Burgers:
   Spread mayonnaise and chili sauce on the buns, add lettuce, then place the sticky, crispy chicken on top. Serve warm and enjoy!