Description
Crispy Chicken Burgers with Buttermilk are the ultimate comfort food, combining juicy, marinated chicken with a perfectly crunchy coating that delights every bite. This recipe is perfect for casual dinners or summer BBQs, offering a savory explosion of flavor that will have everyone coming back for more. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you’ll create an unforgettable meal in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- 1. Marinate chicken: In a bowl, immerse chicken breasts in buttermilk, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight.
- 2. Prepare coating: In another bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- 3. Coat chicken: Remove marinated chicken from buttermilk and let excess drip off. Dredge each piece in the seasoned flour mixture until fully coated.
- 4. Heat oil: In a skillet or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 5. Fry chicken: Carefully place coated chicken in hot oil and fry for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of at least 165°F or 75°C).
- 6. Make sauce: Combine mayonnaise and Dijon mustard in a small bowl.
- 7. Assemble burgers: Drain fried chicken on paper towels, then serve on buns with sauce and desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (200g)
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 95mg