Crispy Honey-Mustard Chicken Burgers Recipe
These Crispy Honey-Mustard Chicken Burgers feature juicy, breaded chicken breasts fried to golden perfection, layered with creamy mayonnaise, tangy honey mustard, fresh avocado, tomatoes, red onion, and crisp lettuce on toasted hamburger buns. Ready in just 30 minutes, they make a delicious and satisfying meal perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken and Breading
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Cooking
- 2 cups vegetable oil, for frying
Burger Assembly
- 4 pieces hamburger buns, toasted
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 4 tablespoons honey mustard
- 1 piece ripe avocado, sliced
- 2 pieces tomatoes, sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 4 leaves lettuce
Instructions
- Preparation: Flatten each chicken breast using a meat mallet until evenly thin. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, and paprika for flavor.
- Breading the chicken: Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs. Dredge each seasoned chicken piece first in flour, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat thoroughly with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heating the oil: Pour vegetable oil into a large pan and heat it over medium-high heat until shimmering and hot enough for frying.
- Frying the chicken: Carefully place the breaded chicken into the hot oil. Fry for 4-5 minutes on each side or until the chicken is golden brown, crispy, and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Preparing the buns: Toast the hamburger buns lightly until golden and warm, enhancing texture and flavor.
- Assembling the burgers: Spread mayonnaise evenly on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Place a crispy chicken breast on top, then drizzle with honey mustard sauce. Layer the slices of ripe avocado, tomato, thinly sliced red onion, and fresh lettuce leaves over the chicken.
- Finishing: Cap the burger with the top half of the toasted bun. Serve the burgers immediately while hot and crisp for the best taste experience.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in a bit of buttermilk with spices before breading.
- Use a thermometer to ensure oil temperature is around 350°F (175°C) for perfect frying.
- Substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
- Try adding pickles or cheese slices to customize the burger toppings.
- Leftover burgers can be refrigerated and reheated in an oven for a few minutes to retain crispiness.
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