Crispy Chicken Burger: How to Make the best Crunchy burger
Savor the Honey Crispy Chicken Burger—crispy, golden-fried chicken paired with a sweet honey glaze for the perfect balance of flavor!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Rolling Pin (for crushing chips)
- Baking sheet
- Grill rack or cooling rack
- Meat Thermometer
- Small bowl (for sauce)
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic granules
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 ½ cups tortilla chips crushed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Hot Honey Mayo:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce adjust to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Assembling the Burgers:
- 4 burger buns
- 4 slices cheese cheddar or your preferred cheese
- Lettuce
- Red onion thinly sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). In a small bowl, mix the yogurt, oregano, paprika, garlic granules, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken breasts evenly with the yogurt mixture.
- Prepare the Tortilla Coating: Crush the tortilla chips into very fine crumbs (you can place them in a bag and use a rolling pin to crush them). Roll each yogurt-coated chicken breast in the crushed tortilla chips, making sure the chicken is well-coated.
- Bake the Chicken: Place a grill rack (or cooling rack) on top of a baking sheet. Arrange the coated chicken breasts on the rack. Drizzle a little olive oil over the top of the chicken to help them crisp up. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes, turning the chicken breasts halfway through for even cooking.
- Make the Hot Honey Mayo: While the chicken is baking, mix together the mayonnaise, honey, hot sauce, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Toast the Buns and Melt the Cheese: After 20 minutes, remove the chicken from the oven. Move the chicken to one side of the rack and place the buns, cut-side up, on the grill rack. Add a slice of cheese to the top of half of the buns. Return the chicken and buns to the oven for 5 minutes, or until the chicken is golden and cooked through (check with a meat thermometer to ensure it reaches 165°F/74°C).
- Assemble the Burgers: Once the chicken is done, remove it and the buns from the oven. Assemble the burgers by stacking the crispy chicken on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Add lettuce, sliced onions, and a generous dollop of the hot honey mayo.
- Serve: Top with the other half of the bun and serve immediately. Enjoy your crispy chicken burgers!
- These crispy chicken burgers are perfect for a delicious and satisfying meal. The hot honey mayo adds a sweet and spicy kick, making each bite irresistible!
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Notes
- Marination: For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken in the yogurt mixture for up to 4 hours.
- Storage: Leftover chicken can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Reheating: Reheat in an oven or air fryer to retain crispiness.
- Spice Level: Adjust the amount of hot sauce to make the mayo milder or spicier.
- Topping Ideas: Add pickles, avocado, or coleslaw for extra flavor.