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Crispy Panko Chicken Burger With Sauce (Without Deep-Frying!)

Sep 8, 2021 · Last updated: Apr 18, 2025 by Rita · This post contains paid affiliate links · 4 Comments

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This crispy panko chicken burger is easy to make, delicious, and requires no marinating or deep frying. It's a no-fail crispy fried chicken burger recipe that always delivers out-of-this-world chicken.  

crispy breaded chicken between burger buns

Looking for other insanely delicious, simple recipes? Try this cabbage and sausage skillet or this cheesy Mexican ground beef and potatoes recipe.

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  • 🛒Ingredients
  • 🥘 How To Make Crispy Chicken Burgers Step By Step
  • Rita's Tip
  • 📋Tips
  • 🍴Tools You'll Need
  • 🍱Storage Instructions
  • What To Serve With Crispy Chicken Burgers
  • More Easy Chicken Recipes
  • Did You Try This Recipe? 
  • 📖Recipe
  • 🤷Frequently Asked Questions
  • 💬 Comments

🛒Ingredients

  • Chicken breasts: Choose smaller and thinner chicken breasts so they cook more evenly. Let the chicken breasts come to room temperature before cooking them.
  • Panko breadcrumbs: These are ideal for achieving a crispy, golden coating on the chicken burgers. 
  • Eggs: These act as a binding agent, helping the breadcrumbs stick to the chicken breasts.
  • Paprika: Great for adding a subtle smokiness and mild heat. Swap it with cayenne pepper if preferred.
  • Lettuce and vegetables: Choose fresh lettuce and your favorite vegetables. Think sliced tomatoes, onions, pickles, and avocado. 
  • Burger buns: Choose any type of buns. They could be classic buns, sesame seed, whole wheat, or brioche buns.

👩‍🍳 You'll find the complete list of ingredients below the recipe card.

🥘 How To Make Crispy Chicken Burgers Step By Step

  1. Prep the coating: Prepare three bowls, one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko mixed with paprika, garlic, and onion powder. Set them aside.
  2. Prepare the chicken: Place the chicken breasts on a wooden board or cover them with plastic wrap. Gently pound them until they're even on both sides. Use a rolling pin for this rather than a meat mallet. You can do this on any clean, flat surface. Remove the plastic and season the chicken generously with salt and pepper.
  3. Coat the chicken: Take one chicken breast at a time and coat it first in flour, then in eggs, and finally in the panko mixture. Ensure the chicken is fully coated at each step, especially with the panko.
  4. Cook the chicken: Heat some vegetable oil (around ⅓ cups for 2 chicken breasts) in a skillet over high heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully place the chicken in the pan. Cook each chicken breast on each side for 3-4 minutes until it turns golden brown and has a crunchy crust. Remove the chicken from the pan and let it drain on a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess oil.
  5. Burger bun assembly: Prepare the lettuce and sliced vegetables and toast the buns. Assemble the burgers with your preferred lettuce, sprouts, and veggies. Add honey mustard sauce to the chicken or spread it on both buns.

Rita's Tip

Cook chicken in batches: This way, the oil will be absorbed evenly and not too quickly, resulting in soggy chicken breasts. 

📋Tips

  • Clean pan between batches: To prevent residual panko from burning in the pan.
  • Use a kitchen thermometer to check the oil temperature (at least 325F) and the chicken for doneness. Chicken is done cooking when its internal temperature reaches 165ºF. This will ensure that the chicken is crispy and cooked through.
  • Leave the chicken to rest: Just for a few minutes; it's well worth the wait.
  • These crispy chicken burgers are also suitable for deep frying in hot oil. In this case, serve them with mashed potatoes (a little white pepper) and some stream broccoli. 
  • Be sure to add plenty of seasoning and thoroughly coat and dip the chicken in each step, especially the last one, the breadcrumbs.

🍴Tools You'll Need

  • Mixing bowls
  • Wooden Board
  • Thermometer
  • Skillet
  • Meat Mallet

🍱Storage Instructions

  • 🍱To Store. The fried chicken recipe can be kept in the fridge for 2 days, but like all fried foods, it is better to enjoy it right away, as it becomes soggy later. The sauce will keep in the fridge for up to a week.
  • 🥶Freezing. These do not freeze well.

What To Serve With Crispy Chicken Burgers

Here's a bank of tasty toppings and sides to serve with these crispy chicken burgers:

  • French fries: when serving these with burgers, make sure they are made at the same time as burgers so all the fried foods stay warm and hot.
  • Sweet potato fries: These are the same tips as the french fries!
  • Crispy onions
  • Green salad
  • Slice of cheese
  • Mayo
  • Coleslaw
  • Dill pickles
  • Green or other sprouts
  • Yellow mustard, ketchup, mayonnaise, and ranch dressing as an alternative to honey mustard sauce
  • Pickled jalapenos, onions

More Easy Chicken Recipes

  • Chicken Barbecue Pizza
  • Caesar Salad Recipe
  • Crock Pot Chicken Pot Pie (Easy Recipe!)

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📖Recipe

two pieces crispy breaded chicken between burger buns

Crispy Panko Chicken Burger With Sauce(Without Deep-Frying!)

This crispy chicken burger is super easy to make! There is no need to marinate or deep fry anything. It always turns out perfectly crispy. It's like the ultimate comfort food. Pop it on toasted burger buns with honey mustard sauce and your favorite veggies.
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Servings 4 burgers

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken breast smaller, thinner, room temperature (if using 2 large ones, cut in half lengthwise)
  • ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ¾ cup flour (you may not use all of it, so to save up, use one half first and then add more as you go. You’ll only need the flour to coat the chicken breasts.
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • Salt and pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Lettuce and vegetables of choice
  • Burger buns
  • Vegetable oil for cooking

Instructions
 

  • Honey Mustard Sauce. Make the sauce by combining all the ingredients in a mason jar. Close the lid and give it a good shake, keep it in the fridge while you prepare the burgers.
  • Prep. Line up 3 bowls with flour, eggs, and panko mixed with paprika, garlic, and onion powder. Set aside.
  • Prepare the chicken. Place the chicken breasts on a wooden board or even surface, cover with plastic wrap and pound them lightly until even on both sides. Remove the plastic and rub the chicken generously with salt and pepper.
  • One by one coat the prepared chicken breasts in flour, then eggs, and finally panko. Make sure you thoroughly coat the chicken at each stage, especially the last one.
  • Heat vegetable oil (about ⅓ cup for 2 chicken breasts) in a skillet over high heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully place the chicken in the pan not touching each other (you may need to do it in batches, cleaning the pan surface after each batch with a paper towel). Cook each chicken breast for 3-4 minutes on both sides until golden brown and crispy. Remove from pan on a plate lined with paper towels to drain the excess oil.
  • Burger assembly. Prepare your station with lettuce and sliced vegetables, toast the buns last.
  • Assemble the burgers with favorite lettuce and vegetables, add the sauce on top of the chicken or both buns and enjoy.

Notes

  • Chicken preparation: For the juiciest and most flavorful chicken burgers, use boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Pound the chicken breasts lightly to ensure they're even in thickness, which promotes even cooking. 
  • Thorough coating: When coating the chicken breasts, ensure each piece is thoroughly coated at each stage of the dredging process. This helps the panko crumbs adhere well to the chicken and creates a crispy outer layer when fried.
  • Oil temperature: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Before adding the chicken burgers, the oil should reach a temperature of at least 325°F (165°C). Maintaining the correct oil temperature is crucial for achieving crispy, golden-brown chicken burgers.
  • Cooking time: Cook the chicken burgers on each side for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Be careful not to overcrowd the skillet, which can cause the oil temperature to drop and result in soggy chicken burgers.
  • Drain excess oil: After frying, transfer the cooked chicken burgers to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. This helps remove excess grease and ensures the burgers remain crispy.
  • Enjoy immediately: Fried chicken burgers are best enjoyed immediately while hot and crisp. 
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

🤷Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best oil for frying?

For best frying results, use sunflower, peanut, or canola oil. Most fried foods need an oil temperature of around 325˚F to 375˚F. 

Why is my fried chicken not crispy?

The common issue is that the temperature needs to be higher or higher, and more oil is used.

Why is my fried chicken coming out soggy?

It is likely soggy because the oil is not hot enough. 

Can I use regular breadcrumbs to make crispy chicken burgers?

Yes, you can use regular breadcrumbs, as long as their are fresh and not dried.

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