Spicy Crispy Chicken Burger

Spicy Crispy Chicken Burger

40 min

Inspired by KFC's Zinger Burger and the Indonesian Ayam Geprek, this spicy crispy burger will satisfy your fried chicken and burger cravings.

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless chicken thighs (see notes)
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 2 tbsp gochugaru (see notes)
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 tbsp gochugaru
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder (optional)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp Japanese mayo
  • 1 tbsp sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha
  • 1/2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1/2 tbsp rice vinegar (or white vinegar)
  • 1/2 tbsp chili flakes
  • 3 cups ice cold water
  • burger buns
  • lettuce
  • American cheese slices

Directions

  1. 1

    Mix all the wet seasoning better in a bowl.

  2. 2

    Mix all the dry mix ingredients in a bowl.

  3. 3

    Mix all the sauce ingredients together in a bowl.

  4. 4

    Take a piece of the chicken thigh and lightly dredge it in the dry mix. Making sure every inch is coated.

  5. 5

    Deep fry in hot oil over medium heat until golden brown. Depending on your stovetop, mine took between 10-15 minutes.

  6. 6

    Toast the burger buns.