Buttermilk Fried Crispy Chicken Burger
A crispy, juicy fried chicken burger made gluten-free for a delightful summer BBQ experience.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup certified gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Burger buns
- Lettuce
- Tomato slices
- Pickles
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in buttermilk for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Mix the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne in another bowl.
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat.
- Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, letting the excess drip off.
- Coat the chicken in the flour mixture, ensuring each piece is well-covered.
- Fry the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Drain the fried chicken on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Assemble the burger with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and the fried chicken in the buns.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are certified gluten-free and free from hidden gluten. Use dedicated gluten-free utensils to prevent cross-contact.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg