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Hot Honey Ranch Crispy Chicken Burger
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Hot Honey Ranch Crispy Chicken Burger

4 h 30 minServes 4Nutri-Score D€€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken breast (sliced into 4 thin cutlets)Meat400 g
  • buttermilkDairy500 ml
  • pickle juicePantry45 ml
  • hot saucePantry10 ml
  • saltSpices5 g
  • smoked paprikaSpices4 g
  • cayenne pepperSpices1 g
  • garlic powderSpices2 g
  • black pepperSpices1 g
  • all-purpose flourPantry240 g
  • cornstarchPantry24 g
  • smoked paprika (for the coating)Spices4 g
  • garlic powder (for the coating)Spices2 g
  • salt (for the coating)Spices5 g
  • black pepper (for the coating)Spices1 g
  • baking powder (optional)Pantry4 g
  • avocado oil (for frying)Pantry1 litre
  • honeyPantry80 g
  • chili flakesSpices3 g
  • butterDairy10 g
  • hot sauce (for the hot honey)Pantry12 ml
  • brioche bunsBakery4 pieces
  • ranch dressingPantry80 ml
  • pickles (sliced)Produce60 g
  • dill (fresh, chopped)Produce5 g

per serving

Nutrition

620kcal

Carbs
61 g
Proteins
26 g
Fat
30 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl ×2
  • Frying pan
  • Saucepan
  • Kitchen thermometer
  • Tongs

step by step

Method

  1. Marinate the chicken

    • Mix the buttermilk, pickle juice, hot sauce, salt, smoked paprika, cayenne, garlic powder and black pepper in a bowl.
    • Add the chicken cutlets and coat well.
    • Cover and refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours, or overnight.
    Step 1
  2. Prepare the coating

    • Combine the flour, cornstarch, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper and baking powder in a bowl.
    Step 2
  3. Coat the chicken

    • Remove the chicken from the marinade and coat it in the flour mixture.
    • Dip it back into the marinade, then coat again in the flour mixture, pressing it in well.
    Step 3
  4. Rest the coated chicken

    • Let the coated chicken rest so the crust sets.
    Step 4
  5. Fry the chicken

    • Heat the avocado oil to 175 °C.
    • Fry the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
    • Drain on a rack or paper towels.
    Step 5
  6. Make the hot honey

    • Warm the honey, chili flakes, butter and hot sauce together, stirring until the butter melts.
    Step 6
  7. Toast the buns

    • Toast the brioche buns until golden.
    Step 7
  8. Assemble the burgers

    • Spread ranch dressing on the buns.
    • Add the crispy chicken and drizzle generously with hot honey.
    • Top with pickles and dill, then finish with the top bun.
    Step 8