Description
This Spicy Crispy Chicken Burger recipe features marinated boneless chicken thighs coated in a flavorful gochugaru-spiced batter, deep-fried to a perfect golden crispiness, then topped with a creamy, spicy sauce, American cheese, and fresh lettuce inside a toasted burger bun. It balances heat and crunch to deliver a deliciously satisfying sandwich experience.
Ingredients
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Wet Batter
- 4 boneless chicken thighs
- 2 egg whites
- 1 tbsp flour
- 2 tbsp gochugaru
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp sugar
Dry Mix
- 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
Spicy Creamy Sauce
- 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
Others
- 3 cups ice cold water
- burger buns
- lettuce
- American cheese slices
Instructions
- Chicken Marinade: In a mixing bowl, combine the wet seasoning ingredients including egg whites, flour, gochugaru, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and sugar. Coat the boneless chicken thighs thoroughly with this wet batter and marinate for around 3 hours to allow flavors to penetrate the meat.
- Prepare Dry Mix: In a separate large bowl, combine all dry ingredients including flour, gochugaru, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder (optional), baking powder, salt, and sugar. Mix well to create an even seasoned flour coating.
- Make Spicy Creamy Sauce: Mix together Japanese mayo, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, light soy sauce, rice or white vinegar, and chili flakes until smooth and well combined. Set aside to develop flavors.
- Dredging: Take the marinated chicken and first dredge it in the dry mix to coat. Then dip it into ice cold water to fully moisten the coating, and dredge it again in the dry mix for a thick, crispy crust after frying.
- Deep Frying: Heat sufficient oil in a deep fryer or heavy pan to 350°F (175°C). Carefully place the coated chicken thighs in the hot oil and fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes depending on thickness. Remove and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Assembling the Burger: Toast the burger buns lightly. Spread a generous amount of the spicy creamy sauce on the bun bottoms. Layer with lettuce, a crispy fried chicken thigh, a slice of American cheese, then top with the bun top. Serve immediately for best texture and taste.
Notes
- Depending on the size of your burger bun and chicken thigh, you may want to cut the chicken thigh in half before marinating to ensure it fits well within the bun.
- You can substitute gochugaru with chili powder or any other spicy seasoning based on your preference or availability.
