Buttermilk Fried Chicken Burgers served with coleslaw, a fantastic homemade recipe that goes down well with the whole family and it's so much better than any take-away. The chicken is beautifully golden and crispy on the outside, but juicy and tender on the inside, making it a real crowd pleaser.
- 3 chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups breadcrumbs
- ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- oil for frying
- 4 buns
- 1 ½ cup coleslaw
- sauce of your choice
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Cut the chicken breasts into strips, then use a meat tenderizer to bash the chicken well.
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In a large bowl or plate, add the chicken pieces, and pour over the buttermilk and season well with salt, pepper and paprika.
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Mix well to coat the chicken, then leave to marinate for at least 2-3 hours.
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Coat each chicken piece with breadcrumbs, then heat up the oil.
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Fry each chicken piece until golden.
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Remove from the pan and place the chicken on a plate lined with kitchen paper to remove the excess oil.
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Cut a bun in half, arrange coleslaw on on side, top with the chicken, and drizzle some sauce over.