Jun 08 2026
RestaurantsHeron Rock BistroFried Chicken Burger Recipe

Fried Chicken Burger Recipe

Inspired by Heron Rock Bistro
Time2h
Serves4

FRIED LOCAL CHICKEN, HOMEMADE BREAD & BUTTER PICKLES, SPICY AIOLI, FRESH BAKED BUN

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Ingredients

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Fried Chicken

Homemade Bread & Butter Pickles

Fresh Baked Bun

Method

Prepare Fried Chicken

  1. 1

    Marinate Chicken

    In a bowl, combine buttermilk, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Add chicken thighs and marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight for best results.

  2. 2

    Coat Chicken

    In a separate bowl, mix flour with salt and pepper. Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, coating evenly.

  3. 3

    Fry Chicken

    In a large pot or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

Make Pickles

  1. 4

    Prepare Cucumbers

    Slice cucumbers into thin rounds and place them in a bowl.

  2. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    In a saucepan, combine vinegar, sugar, salt, sliced onion, mustard seeds, and black peppercorns. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.

  3. 6

    Pickle Cucumbers

    Pour the hot vinegar mixture over cucumbers and let sit for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Make Spicy Aioli

  1. 7

    Mix Aioli

    In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, sriracha, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt. Mix well until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Bake Buns

  1. 8

    Prepare Dough

    In a bowl, mix warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy. Add flour, salt, and melted butter. Knead until dough is smooth.

  2. 9

    Let Dough Rise

    Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

  3. 10

    Shape and Bake Buns

    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Divide dough into 8 pieces, shape into buns, and place on a baking sheet. Let rise for another 30 minutes. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.

Assemble Burger

  1. 11

    Build the Burger

    Slice buns in half. Spread spicy aioli on the bottom half, add a piece of fried chicken, top with homemade pickles, and place the top bun on. Serve immediately.

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