Name: Chicken Zinger Burger
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Salt; 1 tbsp Black Pepper; 1 tbsp Chilli Powder; 1 tbsp Garlic Powder; 1 tbsp Paprika Powder; 1 kg Boneless Chicken Thighs; 2 Eggs; 1 tbsp Vinegar; ½ Spice mix (from above); 150 g Plain Flour; 50 g Cornflour; ½ Spice Mix; Cold Water (for dipping); Oil (for frying); 6 Burger Buns; 6 tbsp Mayonnaise; 120 g Lettuce (shredded); 6 Cheese Slices

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Chicken Zinger Burger

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Prep: 10

Cook: 8

Total Time 18

Servings: Burgers

Our chicken zinger burger recipe brings bold, crispy layers with a spicy crunch and creamy bite, perfect for burger cravings at home. It's fast-food inspired but made fresh, giving every bite a proper kick without the queue.

Nutrition: per serving

Calories1081kcal

Carbs116g

Fat47g

Saturates9g

Sugars44g

Protein46g

Fibre4g

Ingredients

For the Marinade:

▢ 1 kg Boneless Chicken Thighs
▢ 2 Eggs
▢ 1 tbsp Vinegar
▢ ½ Spice mix from above

For the Burger Assembly:

▢ 6 Burger Buns
▢ 6 tbsp Mayonnaise
▢ 120 g Lettuce shredded
▢ 6 Cheese Slices

Instructions

Mix salt, black pepper, chilli powder, garlic powder, and paprika powder. Divide the mix into two halves—one for the marinade and one for the coating.
Whisk together eggs, vinegar, and ½ of the spice mix. Add the chicken thighs and coat well. Cover and marinate for at least 1 hour (or refrigerate for 4 hours).
In a separate bowl, mix together plain flour, optional cornflour, and the remaining ½ of the spice mix. Fill another bowl with cold water for dipping.
Remove a piece of chicken from the marinade, letting excess drip off. Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture, pressing down for an even coating. Dip into cold water, fully submerging it. Dredge it again in the flour mixture, pressing down firmly. Shake off excess flour and let it rest for 5 minutes.
Heat oil to 170°C in a deep pan. Fry in batches for 6-8 minutes, flipping occasionally, until golden brown and crispy. Drain on a wire rack (not paper towels).
Toast the burger buns. Spread mayonnaise on both sides. Add shredded lettuce and place a crispy chicken piece on top. Add a cheese slice if desired. Cover with the top bun and serve immediately.