Cajun Buttermilk Chicken Burger
A flavorful chicken burger marinated in buttermilk and seasoned with Cajun spices, served on a brioche bun with fresh toppings.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
- Salt to taste
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp Cajun spice
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 cup plain flour
- 1/4 cup corn flour
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Sriracha
- 2 tbsp honey
- Chopped spring onions
- 1 tbsp chopped gherkins
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley
- Brioche buns
- Lettuce
- Tomatoes
- Onions
- Gherkins
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken thighs in buttermilk, egg, salt, black pepper, Cajun spice, garlic powder, and paprika for at least 1 hour.
- In a separate bowl, mix the dry batter ingredients: flour, corn flour, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Dredge the marinated chicken thighs in the dry batter.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and fry the chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare the Honey Sriracha sauce by mixing mayonnaise, Sriracha, honey, and chopped spring onions.
- Mix the burger sauce ingredients in another bowl.
- Toast brioche buns lightly.
- Assemble the burgers: spread sauces on buns, layer with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, gherkins, and top with fried chicken.
- Serve hot.
Notes
For an extra-crispy coating, use a double-dip method. Ensure the oil is heated properly for the best frying results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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