Description
This Spicy Crispy Chicken Burger is a perfect blend of crunch, heat, and juiciness, inspired by KFC’s Zinger Burger and Indonesian Ayam Geprek. With a double dredging technique and a bold spicy sauce, this homemade chicken sandwich delivers restaurant-quality flavors in every bite!
Ingredients
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Chicken & Wet Batter:
- 4 boneless chicken thighs
- 2 egg whites
- 1 tbsp flour
- 2 tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp sugar
Dry Mix:
- 2 cups flour
- 2 tbsp gochugaru
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder (optional)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp sugar
Spicy Creamy Sauce:
- 2 tbsp Japanese mayo
- 1 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1 tbsp Sriracha
- 1/2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1/2 tbsp rice vinegar (or white vinegar)
- 1/2 tbsp chili flakes
Other Ingredients:
- 3 cups ice-cold water
- Burger buns
- Lettuce
- American cheese slices
Instructions
Marinate the Chicken:
- In a bowl, mix all wet batter ingredients.
- Add chicken thighs and coat thoroughly.
- Marinate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
Prepare Dry Mix & Sauce:
- In a separate bowl, mix all dry mix ingredients.
- In another bowl, mix all sauce ingredients and set aside.
Dredging the Chicken:
- Lightly coat each marinated chicken piece in the dry mix.
- Dip it into ice-cold water for 5 seconds, ensuring the flour coating remains intact.
- Let excess water drip off for 10 seconds, then coat again in the dry mix.
- Repeat the dipping and dredging twice for an ultra-crispy coating.
- Let the coated chicken rest for 5 minutes before frying.
Deep Frying:
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) over medium heat.
- Fry chicken for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
- For extra crispiness, let it rest, then fry again for 5-8 minutes.
- Remove from oil, sprinkle with salt and extra gochugaru if desired.
Assembling the Burger:
- Toast the burger buns.
- Spread a generous amount of spicy creamy sauce on both buns.
- Layer crispy chicken, a slice of cheese, lettuce, and the top bun.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for a juicier burger, but chicken breasts can be substituted.
- Adjust gochugaru and Sriracha to control spice levels.
- For an even crunchier crust, repeat the double dredging technique.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 780 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 72g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg