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 and then transfer them into a large bowl.
2. Add all the marinade ingredients and apply over the chicken and let the chicken marinate for 30 mins or overnight.
3. Place a piece of chicken into the flour mixture and massage it into the flour to coat it completely, 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 to get the perfect crumb and all the 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 deg C, then carefully drop it into the hot oil and fry until light golden brown and crispy from all sides.
6. Once fried, remove the chicken from the oil and place it into a sieve so that all the excess oil drips off.  Then sprinkle peri-peri over the chicken on both sides while it is hot.
7. Cut the bun in halves to assemble the chicken burger and spread it with butter.  Place the sliced buns cut side down on the hot pan, press them gently & toast until they get light golden brown and crispy.
8. Place the mayo sauce on the bottom toasted bun, crispy chicken, shredded lettuce, and top with the other half bun.  Enjoy