Here’s a crispy and spicy Zinger Burger recipe, similar to what you’d find at KFC:
🔥crispy and spicy Zinger Burger recipe
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Marinating Time: 1–2 hours (or overnight)
Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
🛒 Ingredients
For the Chicken:
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4 boneless chicken breasts (pounded to even thickness)
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1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar/lemon juice)
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1 tsp salt
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1 tsp black pepper
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1 tsp red chili powder
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1 tsp paprika
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp onion powder
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½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
For the Coating:
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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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½ cup cornflour/cornstarch
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1 tsp salt
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1 tsp black pepper
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1 tsp paprika
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½ tsp baking powder
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1 egg + 2 tbsp water (beaten, for egg wash)
For Frying:
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Vegetable oil (for deep frying)
For the Burger:
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4 burger buns
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Mayonnaise (or spicy mayo)
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Lettuce (shredded)
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Cheese slices (optional)
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Pickles (optional)
🧑🍳 Instructions
1. Marinate the Chicken
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Mix the buttermilk, salt, pepper, and spices.
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Add the chicken breasts and marinate for at least 1 hour (overnight for best flavor).
2. Prepare the Coating
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In a bowl, mix flour, cornflour, salt, pepper, paprika, and baking powder.
3. Coat the Chicken
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Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off.
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Dip in the dry flour mix → into egg wash → back into the flour mix. Press the coating into the chicken to get that craggy, crispy texture.
4. Fry the Chicken
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Heat oil to 175°C (350°F).
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Fry chicken pieces 5–7 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through.
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Drain on paper towels.
5. Assemble the Burger
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Toast buns lightly.
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Spread mayo on both sides.
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Add lettuce, crispy chicken fillet, cheese (if using), and pickles.
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Top with the bun.
🌶️ Optional Spicy Mayo Sauce
Mix:
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½ cup mayo
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1 tbsp hot sauce
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½ tsp paprika or cayenne pepper
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A splash of lemon juice