Ultimate Spicy Crispy Chicken Burger Recipe with Homemade Sauce
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total
- 40 min
- Serves
- 4
- Calories
- 450 kcal
- Carbs
- 25.00 g
Ingredients
- 4 piecesboneless chicken thighs (see notes)
- 2 unitsegg whites
- 1 tbspflour
- 2 tbspgochugaru (see notes)
- 1 tbsppaprika
- 1 tbspgarlic powder
- 1/2 tspsalt
- 1/2 tspsugar
- 2 cupsflour
- 2 tbspgochugaru
- 1 tbsppaprika
- 1 tbspgarlic powder
- 1 tbsponion powder (optional)
- 1 tspbaking powder
- 1/4 tspsalt
- 1/2 tspsugar
- 2 tbspJapanese mayo
- 1 tbspsweet chili sauce
- 1 tbspSriracha
- 1/2 tbsplight soy sauce
- 1/2 tbsprice vinegar (or white vinegar)
- 1/2 tbspchili flakes
- 3 cupsice cold water
- 4 unitsburger buns
- 4 leaveslettuce
- 4 slicesAmerican cheese
Instructions
- 1
Mix all the wet seasoning together in a bowl.
- 2
Add chicken thigh and coat every single piece with the marinade.
- 3
Marinate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- 4
Mix all the dry mix ingredients in a bowl.
- 5
Mix all the sauce ingredients together in a bowl.
- 6
Take a piece of chicken thigh and lightly dredge it in the dry mix, ensuring it is fully coated.
- 7
Dip the chicken in ice cold water for 5 seconds, careful not to rub off the flour coat.
- 8
Allow the chicken to rest for 10 seconds before placing it back into the dry mix.
- 9
Dredge the chicken again, making sure every inch is coated. Repeat until done.
- 10
Let it rest for 5 minutes before frying.
- 11
Deep fry in hot oil over medium heat until golden brown (about 10-15 minutes).
- 12
Optional: Fry for another 5-8 minutes for extra crispy chicken.
- 13
Remove from oil and let it rest; sprinkle a pinch of salt and more gochugaru if desired.
- 14
Toast the burger buns.
- 15
Spread sauce on both burger buns; add chicken, cheese, lettuce, and top bun. Serve and enjoy!