To make a complete Zinger Burger, including preparing the chicken fillet, assembling the burger, and adding any desired toppings, follow this recipe:
Ingredients:
For the chicken:
2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1 cup all-purpose flour
Vegetable oil, for frying
For the burger assembly:
Burger buns
Lettuce leaves
Sliced tomatoes
Sliced onions
Mayonnaise
Ketchup
Cheese slices (optional)
Instructions:
Marinate the chicken:
1. Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness.
2. In a bowl, mix buttermilk, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, and cayenne pepper.
3. Add the chicken breasts to the buttermilk mixture, making sure they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
Prepare the breading:
In a shallow dish, mix flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, and cayenne pepper (if using).
Coat the chicken:
1. Remove the chicken from the buttermilk marinade, letting excess drip off.
2. Coat the chicken in the seasoned flour mixture, pressing the flour onto the chicken to adhere.
Fry the chicken:
1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Fry the chicken for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
3. Remove the chicken from the oil and let it drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
Assemble the burger:
1. Toast the burger buns if desired.
2. Spread mayonnaise and ketchup on the bottom bun.
3. Add a lettuce leaf, a slice of tomato, and a slice of onion.
4. Place the fried chicken on top.
5. Add a slice of cheese if desired.
6. Top with the other half of the bun.
Serve:
Serve the Zinger Burger immediately, with fries or your favorite sides.
