Crispy Spicy Chicken Burger

Ingredients:

3-4 pcs boneless chicken thigh ~ halves

8 Burger bun

Lettuce ~ shredded

All Purpose Flour

Pinch of black pepper powder

Ice cold water

Peri-peri ~ recipe here

Marinade

1/2 tsp chili powder

1 tsp lemon juice

1 tbsp ginger garlic paste

1/4 tsp black pepper powder

Salt to taste

Sauce

1/2 cup mayonnaise

4 tbsp ketchup

1 tbsp mustard sauce

1 tsp honey

2 tbsp chili sauce

Pinch of black pepper powder

Directions/Instructions:

1. Cut the chicken thighs into halves and poke multiple incisions on all the thighs using a knife, then transfer them into a large bowl.
2. Add all the marinade ingredients, apply over the chicken, and let the chicken marinate for 30 minutes or overnight.
3. Place a piece of chicken into the flour mixture and massage it into the flour to coat it thoroughly, then lift and shake off the excess flour from the chicken.  
4. Dip the coated chicken into ice-cold water for 5-10 seconds, then drop it back into the flour mixture and massage it to coat it. This will ensure the perfect crumb and crispy crevices. Place the crumbed patty on a plate, and crumb the remaining chicken.
5. To fry the chicken, heat it until it reaches 170 degrees C, then carefully drop it into the hot oil and fry until it is light golden brown and crispy on all sides.
6. Once fried, remove the chicken from the oil and place it in a sieve so that all the excess oil drips off. While the chicken is hot, sprinkle peri-peri over both sides.
7. Cut the bun in half to assemble the chicken burger and spread it with butter. Place the sliced buns cut side down on the hot pan, press them gently, and toast until they are light golden brown and crispy.
8. Place the mayo sauce on the bottom of the toasted bun, crispy chicken, and shredded lettuce, and top with the other half of the bun.  Enjoy