This Crispy Chicken Burger is absolutely DELICIOUS! Chicken is marinated in buttermilk and then double dredged in a spiced flour mixture. It’s comfort food that will surely make your belly happy!
Guys, I’m super excited to share this recipe with you today! This crispy chicken burger is one of my hands down favourite recipes to date. Honestly, it kinda reminds me of a chicken burger from a local fried chicken place….a copycat ‘Big Mary’ if you will. When you order this chicken burger it comes with one pickle slice on top of the bun. Funny, right? On top of the bun, not on the burger itself?
And should said pickle be missing?
Watch out.
Just kiddin’.
Kinda.
No worries now, though, because you could be whipping up your own crispy chicken sandwich in no time at all…in your cozy pants.
I made this epic chicken burger recipe one day while hubby wasn’t home. I tried it and immediately texted ‘you gotta get home now!!!’ (with what seemed like a million exclamation points).
Oops…no pic of the burger right away, just the message. My bad.
In retrospect, I probably should have thought that through. Like, who texts that to someone?! I guess he was relieved when he realized my message was just about food and not an actual emergency or anything. Hubby requested a second one the next day. Yeah, they are that good, you guys.
How to Make this Buttermilk Fried Chicken Burger
- Cut chicken breast lengthwise into two pieces (see pics below). Don’t worry if the cut is not perfect. The flour coating will cover that! Perfect is overrated anyway 😉
- In a bowl whisk together flour with all spices
- In another bowl whisk together hot sauce and buttermilk
- Place chicken pieces in buttermilk mixture. Place in fridge for an hour
- After an hour, remove chicken pieces and shake off excess buttermilk
- Dredge chicken pieces in seasoned flour mixture
- Place chicken back in buttermilk, shaking off excess
- Then, chicken goes in flour mixture again
- Carefully place chicken in hot oil and cook until golden brown on one side
- Again, carefully, flip chicken and cook other side
- Drain on paper towel
- Garnish & enjoy!
Oh…see those crackly bits in the flour dredged chicken below? That’s crispy flavour city, my friends. When these babies fry up, that’s some goodness right there.
How to Make Buttermilk from Milk
Mix 1/2 cup of milk with either 1/2 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar. Let sit 5 minutes and then it’s ready to use!
Unless you have another use for buttermilk making your own is the way to go. For some reason, I’ve only see them sold in 1 litre cartons so I do often opt to make myself.
Tips for Making this Crispy Chicken Burger
- Use a large heavy pot with high sides for frying the chicken.
- Always place the chicken in the oil away from you so if there are any splashes it’s not going towards you. And gently drop the chicken into the oil.
- The chicken breast I used was about 8 ounces (or half a pound). If your chicken breast is larger or on the thicker side, you may have to cook a little longer. Chicken is cooked when it reaches 165 F at the thickest part and the juices run clear. If the juices are pink, then it’s not done and ain’t nobody got time for that. Continue cooking.
- Speaking of cooking, a thermometer is your best friend here. Use one to get the oil up to temperature (I like one with a pot clip so I can monitor the oil temp). Use a small food thermometer to prick the chicken and check for doneness. They’re well worth the investment (and only about $20 and $10, respectively).
- I love using a soft (untoasted) bun. Prefer to have it toasted? Go for it!
What to Serve with this Buttermilk Fried Chicken Burger?
- Fries (these parmesan truffle fries from Spiced would be lovely)
- Coleslaw
- Pickle
- Potato Salad
- Your fave potato chips
How to Garnish this Crispy Chicken Burger
- I gotta have mayo! Hellman’s is my favourite (not sponsored, just really enjoy)
- Iceberg lettuce. Yes! Iceberg does have it’s place and it’s here. Shredded and generously piled on this crispy chicken sandwich and it’s delish!
- Not digging lettuce? Try coleslaw on top
- Pickle, thinly sliced
- Hot sauce
- Honey
Other Comfort Food Recipes You May Enjoy!
- Creamy Baked Beer Mac and Cheese
- Stovetop Mac and Cheese with Truffle Cheddar
- Open Faced Steak and Cheese Sandwich
Hope you love this crispy chicken burger as much as we do!
Until next time, take care and chit chat again soon,
~Dawn
P.S. If you think this delicious buttermilk fried chicken will make your belly happy too, don’t forget to hit that little Pin button. Many thanks, you guys! XO
Crispy Chicken Burger
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup buttermilk -or make your own per text above.
- 1 tbsp sriracha -or your favourite hot sauce
- 1 chicken breast -about half a pound (mine was about 9 oz)
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp mustard powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- canola or corn oil -enough to come up 1.5-2 inches up side of pot
Burger Ingredients
- buns
- mayo
- shredded lettuce
Instructions
- Cut chicken in half length wise.
- Mix sriracha (or hot sauce) with buttermilk. Place chicken in buttermilk mixture and place in fridge for an hour.
- In a bowl mix together flour and all spices. Stir to combine.
- After an hour remove chicken breast pieces and shake off excess buttermilk.
- Dredge chicken breast pieces in flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- Dunk chicken pieces again in buttermilk, shaking off excess. Dredge again in flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- In a large pot (I used cast iron pot) add oil (enough to come up 1.5-2 inches up side of pot). You want a temperature of about 350 F.
- I heated the oil to about 360 F as the temperature will drop when the chicken is added.
- Carefully place chicken pieces in hot oil and cook about 3 minutes per side or until cooked through and juices run clear. Note: Depending on thickness of piece of chicken, may have to cook longer. See notes below.
- To assemble crispy chicken burgers spread mayo on buns, top with chicken and garnished with shredded lettuce. Enjoy!
Video
Notes
- Use a large heavy pot with high sides for frying the chicken.
- Always place the chicken in the oil away from you so if there are any splashes it's not going towards you. And gently drop the chicken into the oil.
- The chicken breast I used was about 8 ounces (or half a pound). If your chicken breast is larger or on the thicker side, you may have to cook a little longer. Chicken is cooked when it reaches 165 F at the thickest part and the juices run clear. If the juices are pink, then it's not done and ain't nobody got time for that. Continue cooking.
- Speaking of cooking, a thermometer is your best friend here. Use one to get the oil up to temperature (I like one with a pot clip so I can monitor the oil temp). Use a small food thermometer to prick the chicken and check for doneness. They're well worth the investment (and only about $20 and $10, respectively).
- I love using a soft (untoasted) bun. Prefer to have it toasted? Go for it!
I. could. eat. this. every. single. day. So many amazing flavours, and a pickle with fried chicken is a must in my opinion!
How I love a crispy chicken burger with copious amounts of mayo and shredded lettuce. So good. These are perfection, Dawn!
I love that crunchy exterior and the super moist interior! This is one fine looking chicken sandwich.
Thank you Kathy! It’s a yummy one for sure 🙂
Wow! I just want to have a big bit of that sandwich right now 🙂 The chicken looks absolutely perfect and crispy. Just the way I like it!
Me and you both, Jennifer 😉 Thank you so much!
Oh my, I’m seriously drooling as I scroll down. This is like the mother of all chicken burgers. I’m so making this next week. Thanks for sharing!
Lol! Thank you so very much, Kristen! You’re so kind 🙂
OMG! I want to grab that burger right through my screen Dawn! It looks absolutely mouthwatering, and it’s been quite a while since I made homemade fried chicken. Can’t wait to try your recipe!
Wish I could hand ya one!! It really is quite yummy 🙂 Hope you love it! Thank you Mary Ann.
Talk about drool worthy! This is one gorgeous sandwich, Dawn!! That double dredge has me swooning – all of those crispy bits!!
Woo hoo! Thanks, my friend 🙂
Your text is hilarious!! It is so something I would do, haha and just assume my husband would know its about something delicious I just made. But this sandwich – OMG!!! I just know I would be in heaven if I made this. That soft bun, little bit of mayo, and crunchy, slightly spicy chicken. DROOL. I crave chicken burgers like this ALL THE TIME. I can’t wait to try your recipe!!!
Lol! Always about food, right 😉 ?? Thank you Katherine! Hope you love it as much as we do!
Finger lickin chicken good! What a crispy, crunchy, double dredged crusty batter to compliment a moist and juicy chicken breast…delicious!
For sure!! Thanks a bunch, Kevin.
Dawn – this sandwich looks INCREDIBLE! I rarely fly anything (mostly because of mess) but this looks totally worth it, and double breading – brilliant!
Totally worth it! Thanks so much Laura 🙂
I’m with hubby – I would have requested a second one the next day too! You know how I feel about my crispy chicken – and this is over-the-top good!! Have a great week, my friend! XOXO
Haha…right 😉 ?! Thanks, my friend! You too. XOXO
I’m absolutely drooling right now!! Gimme a chicken burger any day, especially buttermilk fried!!
I hear ya, Bernice! Me too! Thanks so much!
Oh. My. Gosh. That looks amazing! I have never fried chicken at home (I know, what’s wrong with me?) but that is going to change now that I have this recipe! *drool*
Thanks a million, Jo! Hope you love this one! I know we do 😉
This looks finger licking good! YUM! Also, I lol’ed at the story about your husband and the text message! That’s totally something that would happen to me to!! LOL! I can’t wait to make this delicious burger. Gotta have the pickles and maybe even some ranch dressing for me?! Happy Monday, Dawn! <3
Thank you Haylie!! Ranch dressing would be delish! Hope you love it! Happy Monday to you too 🙂
I will be sure to garnish our crispy chicken burgers with a slice of pickle on top of the bun going forward:) The spices mix here is a real flavor bomb and I love that you double dredge the chix. Since I am not one to fear fried food, more the opposite actually:), these burgers are being added to our menu as we speak! Pinned.
Yay!! Thank you Milena! Hope you love this one as much as we do!! It’s one of our new faves 🙂
When I saw this one on Facebook, I had to hop over to check out the recipe! This sandwich may be similar to a Big Mary, but I think it looks waaaayyyyy better! I don’t often eat fried chicken, but I would totally make an exception to devour one of these! And love the spicy kick from sriracha and spices!
Thanks so much!! It’s a really yummy one for sure 🙂
Hilarious comment about the text message here, Dawn! Your poor husband probably freaked out. But it sounds like it all worked out in the end as he got one of these delicious sammiches the next day. There’s a fast food chain here in the States (Chick Fil A) that makes one delicious chicken sandwich…and they put a pickle on their version, too. That’s it. Just one sliced pickle. And it’s delicious! Although, to be fair, that pickle goes on top of the chicken (under the bun). Your homemade version sounds awesome, and I could definitely go for one of these sandwiches today! *high five*
I know, right?! I’ve had those too when I’ve travelled! Thanks so much for the kind comment and high five, David 😉 Have a great week!
Dawn, you definitely nailed crispy flavor city with these awesome chicken burgers! That crispy coating looks perfectly delicious! Love the addition of sriracha to the buttermilk. Great tip to make your own buttermilk. It’s so expensive and I never finish the carton. Have a great week!
Woo hoo! Thanks so much, Kelly!! You too 🙂
Hahaha! I would freak out if I ever got a text like that! But I’m pretty sure I’ve sent something similar–probably food-related also :). I can’t get over how crispy that chicken is and I LOVE that you used Sriracha. That stuff makes everything more delicious! Have a great week, Dawn!
Haha….right 😉 ?! It sure does! Thanks so much Kelsie! You too!