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Zinger Chicken Burger
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Zinger Chicken Burger

Master the KFC-style Zinger chicken burger at home with this detailed recipe. Learn crispy coating techniques, perfect frying, and spicy mayo secrets for success.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 1 people
Course: Burgers
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade (Wet Mix)
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp oregano
  • Cayenne pepper to taste optional
  • Mix everything add chicken breasts, and marinate for a few hours or overnight.
Dry Coating Mix
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp oregano
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Add around 3 tbsp of the wet marinade to the dry mixture to create crunchy clumps.
  • Coat chicken very well.
For Frying & Assembly
  • Oil for frying
  • Burger buns or brioche buns
  • Lettuce
  • Cheese slices
Spicy Mayo
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 –2 tsp hot sauce
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • Pinch of garlic powder
  • Pinch of vinegar

Method
 

  1. Marinate chicken in the wet mix for several hours or overnight.
  2. Prepare the dry coating mix and add a few tablespoons of the marinade to create clumps.
  3. Coat chicken thoroughly, pressing flour onto the surface.
  4. Fry in hot oil until golden,and fully cooked.
  5. Mix all spicy mayo ingredients.
  6. Toast buns lightly.
  7. Assemble burgers with lettuce, chicken, cheese, and spicy mayo.
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy.