Description
A delicious Cajun buttermilk chicken burger marinated to perfection, featuring a crispy exterior and juicy, flavor-packed chicken served in a soft brioche bun.
Ingredients
- 500g chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
- Salt to taste
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp Cajun spice
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 cup plain flour
- 1/4 cup corn flour
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Sriracha
- 2 tbsp honey
- Chopped spring onions
- 1 tbsp chopped gherkins
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley
- Brioche buns
- Lettuce
- Tomatoes
- Onions
- Gherkins
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken thighs in buttermilk, egg, and seasonings for at least 1 hour or overnight for maximum flavor.
- In a separate bowl, mix the dry batter ingredients: flour, corn flour, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Dredge the marinated chicken in the dry batter, ensuring each piece is well coated.
- Heat oil in a pan and fry the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, usually about 6-8 minutes on each side.
- Prepare the Honey Sriracha sauce by mixing mayonnaise, Sriracha, honey, and chopped spring onions in a bowl.
- For the burger sauce, combine mayonnaise, Sriracha, chopped gherkins, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and parsley in another bowl.
- Toast the brioche buns and assemble by spreading the sauces on the buns. Layer with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and gherkins.
- Top with the fried chicken and serve hot.
Notes
Customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of Cajun seasoning. If using a different type of chicken, like breast, adjust cooking time accordingly.
