Crunchy Fried Chicken Burger with Garlic Mayo
A thin buttermilk marinated chicken cutlet in a crisp spiced crust, stacked on a soft bun with garlic mayo, lettuce, tomato, and pickles.
Equipment
- Large heavy pot
- Instant read thermometer
- Wire rack
- Meat mallet or rolling pin
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts 8 oz each, or 4 boneless thigh fillets
- ¾ cup buttermilk for the marinade
- 1 tsp kosher salt for the marinade
- 1 large egg for the marinade
- ¾ cup all purpose flour for the coating
- ¼ cup cornstarch for the coating
- ¼ tsp celery salt for the coating
- ½ tsp sweet paprika for the coating
- ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper for the coating
- ½ tsp onion powder for the coating
- 1 tsp garlic powder for the coating
- ¼ tsp mustard powder for the coating
- ¼ tsp ground ginger for the coating
- ½ tsp dried thyme for the coating
- ½ tsp dried oregano for the coating
- ½ tsp kosher salt for the coating
- 1 ½ tsp black pepper for the coating
- 3 cup vegetable oil for frying to a depth of 1 inch
- ½ cup mayonnaise for the garlic mayo
- ¾ tsp garlic finely grated, for the garlic mayo
- 4 soft burger buns split and lightly toasted
- 2 cup iceberg lettuce finely sliced
- 2 tomatoes sliced
- 2 dill pickles sliced on an angle
Instructions
Cooking
- Pound. Halve the breasts horizontally, then pound each piece to 1/2 inch thick.
- Soak. Marinate the chicken in buttermilk, salt, and egg for at least 3 hours.
- Season and clump. Mix the dry coating, then rub 2 tablespoons of marinade into it to form small lumps.
- Fry. Coat each piece and fry in 350 degrees F oil for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden and 165 degrees F inside.
- Assemble. Spread garlic mayo on toasted buns and stack with lettuce, tomato, chicken, and pickles.
Notes
Substitutions: Use boneless chicken thighs for juicier meat, or milk with white vinegar in place of buttermilk.
Tips: Do not touch the chicken for the first 90 seconds of frying and drain on a wire rack.
Storage: Refrigerate cooked cutlets for up to 3 days and reheat in a hot oven at 400 degrees F.