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Crispy Zinger Burger (KFC Chicken Burger Copycat Recipe)

How to Make Zinger Burger Homemade Recipe

Follow this recipe to learn all the detailed steps of making the mouth-watering Zinger burger easily at the comfort of your home.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 35 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 zinger burgers
Calories 640 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the chicken fillet:

  • 4 boneless chicken thighs
  • A cup of buttermilk
  • 2 ½ tablespoons of hot sauce
  • ½ teaspoon of salt
  • ¼ teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper

For the dredging mix:

  • A cup of all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ tablespoons of cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon of dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon of white pepper
  • ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper
  • ¼ tablespoon of salt
  • ¼ tablespoon of paprika

Frying of the chicken:

  • Vegetable oil (for deep frying of the chicken)

For the burger sauce:

  • ½ cup of mayonnaise
  • 4 tablespoons of ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons of vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons of mustard sauce

For the zinger burger:

  • 4 burger buns (preferably covered with sesame seed)
  • ½ bunch green leaf lettuce
  • Butter (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Mix all the ingredients of the marinade in a large bowl (hot sauce, salt, pepper, and buttermilk)
  • Leave the chicken thighs in the marinade for at least 3-4 hours, or overnight, after covering the bowl tightly with plastic wrap.
  • Now, for the dredging mix. In another large bowl, mix the cornstarch, flour, garlic powder, dried oregano, white pepper, salt, paprika and cayenne pepper.
  • Fill 2-inches of a large pan with vegetable oil. Set the pan on medium-high heat flame, wait for the oil to heat till 350˚F (177˚C).
  • While the oil is heating, remove each chicken thigh from the marinade and cover it in the dredging mix thoroughly, making sure to shake off the excess mix.
  • Lower each piece in the hot oil carefully. Make sure the pan is not overcrowded.
  • Leave them to fry for 10-14 minutes with constant turning to each side every 2 minutes. They should have this appetizing golden brown color and an internal temperature of 165˚F.
  • When they are cooked enough, remove each piece from the oil. Place the pieces on a cooling rack to remove the excess oil and rest for 10 minutes.
  • Prepare your sauce by mixing all the ingredients in a bowl.
  • Grill your burger buns till they gain that golden brown color, then spread the butter on the browned side. Cover the lower bun with the prepared sauce, then place the fried chicken, lettuce and more burger sauce.
  • Cover the burger with the top bun. Serve with fries and enjoy.

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Keyword Chicken Burger, Zinger Burger