Crispy Chicken Burger Recipe
southern fried chicken / chipotle maple emulsion / garlic aioli / quick pickled onions / lettuce / brioche bun / fries or salad
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Ingredients
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Crispy Chicken
Chipotle Maple Emulsion
Garlic Aioli
Quick Pickled Onions
Assembly
Method
Crispy Chicken
- 1
Marinate Chicken
In a bowl, combine buttermilk and salt. Add chicken breasts and marinate for at least 1 hour (or overnight in the fridge for best results).
- 2
Prepare Breading
In a separate bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Bread the Chicken
Remove chicken from buttermilk, letting excess drip off. Dredge in the flour mixture until fully coated, shaking off any excess.
- 4
Fry Chicken
Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken for about 6-8 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
Chipotle Maple Emulsion
- 5
Prepare Emulsion
In a blender, combine chipotle peppers, maple syrup, mayonnaise, and lime juice. Blend until smooth.
Garlic Aioli
- 6
Make Aioli
In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt until well blended.
Quick Pickled Onions
- 7
Assembly
- 8
Assemble Burger
Spread garlic aioli on the bottom half of the brioche bun. Place crispy chicken on top, followed by lettuce, quick pickled onions, and a drizzle of chipotle maple emulsion. Top with the other half of the bun and serve with fries or salad.