Crispy Chicken Zinger Burger recipe

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Ingredients

• 2 large boneless chicken breasts, sliced in half to make 4 thin fillets
• 1 tbsp red chilli powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 egg, beaten with 3 tbsp milk
• 1 cup plain flour
• 1 cup breadcrumbs mixed with 1 tsp chilli flakes
• Oil for deep frying
• 4 burger buns, toasted
• 4 tbsp mayonnaise
• Lettuce leaves, sliced tomato and cheese slices

Method

1. Marinate the fillets with chilli powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper and lemon juice for at least 30 minutes.
2. Set up three plates: flour, the egg and milk mix, and the breadcrumbs.
3. Coat each fillet in flour, dip in egg, then press firmly into the breadcrumbs. Repeat the egg and crumbs for a thicker crust.
4. Heat oil to about 170 C in a deep pan; take care with hot oil and never leave it unattended.
5. Fry 1 or 2 fillets at a time for 5 to 6 minutes, turning once, until deep golden and cooked through with no pink inside.
6. Drain on a rack or paper towel.
7. Spread mayo on the buns, add lettuce, tomato, cheese and a fillet, and serve right away.

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