Chicken Fried Burger
A delightful twist on the classic burger featuring crispy fried chicken, spicy mayonnaise, and tangy coleslaw, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
For the Chicken and Coating
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 cups homemade buttermilk See instructions on how to make
- 2 tsp Celtic salt
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 3 cups plain flour
- 1 cup cornflour
- 2 tbsp Celtic salt
- 1 tbsp celery salt
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tsp cayenne
- 1 tsp onion powder
For the Spicy Mayonnaise
- 0.75 cup mayonnaise
- 7 cloves black garlic, finely puréed
- 1 tbsp hot sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
For the Coleslaw
- 1 cup cabbage
- 0.5 cup carrot
- 0.5 cup onion
- 0.5 cup mayo
- 0.25 cup dijon mustard
- 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar, or to taste
For Serving
- 1 liter whole milk
- 2 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar For buttermilk substitute
- 4 pieces buns Toasted with butter
- 4 pieces slices of cheese For melting on the chicken
Instructions
Preparation
- Mix whole milk and lemon juice (or vinegar) in a jug and leave at room temperature for 5-10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine buttermilk, salt, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper in a bowl to form the marinade.
- Toss chicken thighs in the marinade and let sit for at least one hour, or overnight for best flavor.
- In a separate bowl, mix plain flour, cornflour, salt, celery salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, cayenne, and onion powder for the flour mix.
- Add drops of the marinade into the flour mix for added texture.
Cooking
- Coat marinated chicken thighs in the seasoned flour mixture.
- Preheat oil in a pan to 175°C (347°F) using a thermometer.
- Fry chicken until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 75-80°C (167-176°F).
- Remove from oil and let cool on a wire rack to drain excess oil.
Assembly
- Mix mayonnaise, garlic puree, hot sauce, salt, smoked paprika, and lemon juice to make spicy mayonnaise.
- Combine cabbage, carrot, onion, mayo, dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper to create coleslaw.
- Spread butter on buns and toast them in a skillet.
- Spread spicy mayonnaise on the bottom bun, add pickles, then top with fried chicken and melted cheese.
- Finish with coleslaw and the top bun, and enjoy your Chicken Fried Burger!
Notes
Ensure to let the chicken marinate for the best flavor. Control oil temperature for proper cooking. Can adjust coleslaw and mayonnaise seasonings as desired.