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Crispy Honey Sriracha Chicken Burger
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Crispy Honey Sriracha Chicken Burger

50 minServes 4Nutri-Score D€€
from @canyoucookuk1 import0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)Meat500 g
  • buttermilkDairy240 ml
  • eggDairy1 piece
  • salt (to taste)Spices5 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices7 g
  • cajun spiceSpices7 g
  • garlic powder (divided between marinade, batter and burger sauce)Spices10 g
  • paprika (divided between marinade, batter and burger sauce)Spices6 g
  • plain flourGrains125 g
  • corn flourGrains30 g
  • mayonnaise (divided between honey sriracha sauce and burger sauce)Pantry180 g
  • sriracha (divided between honey sriracha sauce and burger sauce)Pantry60 ml
  • honeyPantry42 g
  • spring onions (chopped)Produce2 pieces
  • gherkins (chopped, plus extra sliced for assembly)Produce6 pieces
  • parsley (chopped)Produce10 g
  • brioche buns (halved)Bakery4 pieces
  • lettuce (leaves)Produce60 g
  • tomatoes (sliced)Produce2 pieces
  • onions (sliced)Produce1 piece
  • vegetable oil (for frying)Pantry500 ml

per serving

Nutrition

793kcal

Carbs
48 g
Proteins
33 g
Fat
53 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl ×3
  • Frying pan
  • Tongs
  • Cooling rack

step by step

Method

  1. Marinate the chicken

    • In a bowl, whisk the buttermilk with the egg, salt, black pepper, cajun spice, garlic powder and paprika.
    • Add the chicken thighs and coat well, then leave to marinate.
    Step 1

  2. Make the dry batter

    • In a separate bowl, combine the plain flour, corn flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder and paprika.
    Step 2

  3. Prepare the honey sriracha sauce

    • Mix the mayonnaise, sriracha, honey and chopped spring onions until smooth.
    Step 3

  4. Prepare the burger sauce

    • Mix the mayonnaise, sriracha, chopped gherkins, salt, garlic powder, paprika and chopped parsley.
    Step 4

  5. Coat and fry the chicken

    • Heat the oil in a pan for deep frying.
    • Dredge each marinated chicken thigh in the dry batter until fully coated.
    • Fry the chicken until golden, crispy and cooked through, then drain on a rack.
    Step 5

  6. Assemble the burgers

    • Toast the brioche buns if desired.
    • Spread the burger sauce on the base, then layer lettuce, tomato, onion, gherkins and the crispy chicken.
    • Drizzle with the honey sriracha sauce, add the top bun and serve.
    Step 6
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