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.
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.
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