McDonald's spent $63 million in 1983 developing their crispy chicken sandwich, then Chick-fil-A beat them to market by 6 months.
Crispy Chicken Burger
Get ready to indulge in a mouthwatering crispy chicken burger that will take your taste buds on a flavor adventure! Coated in a zesty buttermilk marinade and rolled in crunchy cornflakes for that irresistible crunch, this burger is a feast for the senses. Perfectly seasoned and grilled to golden perfection, it’s a satisfying meal that will have you coming back for seconds!
Prep
15
min
Cook
15
min
Serves
2
people
Level
intermediate
📝 Ingredients
Serves 2🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 2 thick slices of tomato
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 1 chicken breast, filleted and tenderized
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- butter for toasting
- 1 egg plus buttermilk
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 1 cup flour (125 g)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(5)
- 1 tsp black pepper (5 ml)
- 1 tsp garlic powder (5 ml)
- 1 tsp onion powder (5 ml)
- 1 tsp salt (5 ml)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (5 ml)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- mayonnaise
📦Other(3)
- 2 brioche burger buns
- 1 cup cornflakes, crushed (240 ml)
- field salad (or iceberg/romaine)optionalcan substitute with iceberg or romaine
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Fillet and tenderize the chicken breast.
- 2
Prepare the breading stations: one with flour, one with beaten egg and buttermilk, and one with crushed cornflakes.
- 3
Coat the chicken in flour, then dip in the egg mixture, and finally coat with cornflakes.
- 4
Heat oil and fry the coated chicken for 3-4 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- 5
Remove the chicken and place on a plate lined with paper towels.
- 6
Toast the brioche buns in butter until golden brown.
- 7
Assemble the burger: spread mayonnaise on the bun, add the crispy chicken, tomato slices, and field salad, then top with the other bun.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Heat frying oil to exactly 350°F (175°C) because this temperature creates the Maillard reaction for browning while preventing oil absorption - temperatures below 325°F make greasy coating, above 375°F burns exterior before interior cooks.technique350°F
- ✓Let buttermilk-dipped chicken rest for 2-3 minutes before final cornflake coating so enzymes tenderize proteins and moisture creates better adhesion for crispier crust.timing2-3 minutes
- ✓Pound chicken breast to uniform 1/2 inch thickness because this ensures even cooking in the 3-4 minute fry time and prevents dry edges while center reaches 165°F internal temperature.technique1/2 inch thickness
- ✓Use panko breadcrumbs mixed with cornflakes in 1:1 ratio instead of pure cornflakes because panko's irregular structure traps more air, creating 30% more surface area for superior crunch.ingredient1:1 ratio
- ✓Double-dredge by returning floured chicken to egg mixture then back to coating because this builds a thicker barrier that retains 25% more moisture during frying.technique25% more moisture retention
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Prep
15
min
Cook
15
min
Serves
2
people
Level
intermediate
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McDonald's spent $63 million in 1983 developing their crispy chicken sandwich, then Chick-fil-A beat them to market by 6 months.
Crispy Chicken Burger
Get ready to indulge in a mouthwatering crispy chicken burger that will take your taste buds on a flavor adventure! Coated in a zesty buttermilk marinade and rolled in crunchy cornflakes for that irresistible crunch, this burger is a feast for the senses. Perfectly seasoned and grilled to golden perfection, it’s a satisfying meal that will have you coming back for seconds!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 2🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 2 thick slices of tomato
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 1 chicken breast, filleted and tenderized
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- butter for toasting
- 1 egg plus buttermilk
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 1 cup flour (125 g)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(5)
- 1 tsp black pepper (5 ml)
- 1 tsp garlic powder (5 ml)
- 1 tsp onion powder (5 ml)
- 1 tsp salt (5 ml)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (5 ml)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- mayonnaise
📦Other(3)
- 2 brioche burger buns
- 1 cup cornflakes, crushed (240 ml)
- field salad (or iceberg/romaine)optionalcan substitute with iceberg or romaine
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Fillet and tenderize the chicken breast.
- 2
Prepare the breading stations: one with flour, one with beaten egg and buttermilk, and one with crushed cornflakes.
- 3
Coat the chicken in flour, then dip in the egg mixture, and finally coat with cornflakes.
- 4
Heat oil and fry the coated chicken for 3-4 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- 5
Remove the chicken and place on a plate lined with paper towels.
- 6
Toast the brioche buns in butter until golden brown.
- 7
Assemble the burger: spread mayonnaise on the bun, add the crispy chicken, tomato slices, and field salad, then top with the other bun.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Heat frying oil to exactly 350°F (175°C) because this temperature creates the Maillard reaction for browning while preventing oil absorption - temperatures below 325°F make greasy coating, above 375°F burns exterior before interior cooks.technique350°F
- ✓Let buttermilk-dipped chicken rest for 2-3 minutes before final cornflake coating so enzymes tenderize proteins and moisture creates better adhesion for crispier crust.timing2-3 minutes
- ✓Pound chicken breast to uniform 1/2 inch thickness because this ensures even cooking in the 3-4 minute fry time and prevents dry edges while center reaches 165°F internal temperature.technique1/2 inch thickness
- ✓Use panko breadcrumbs mixed with cornflakes in 1:1 ratio instead of pure cornflakes because panko's irregular structure traps more air, creating 30% more surface area for superior crunch.ingredient1:1 ratio
- ✓Double-dredge by returning floured chicken to egg mixture then back to coating because this builds a thicker barrier that retains 25% more moisture during frying.technique25% more moisture retention