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Buttermilk Fried Chicken Burgers

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.
Prep Time3 hours 20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time3 hours 50 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 624kcal
Author: Daniela Apostol

Ingredients

  • 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

For the burgers

  • 4 buns
  • 1 ½ cup coleslaw
  • sauce of your choice
Metric - US Customary

Instructions

  • Cut the chicken breasts into strips, then use a meat tenderizer to bash the chicken well.
  • In a large bowl or plate, add the chicken pieces, and pour over the buttermilk and season well with salt, pepper and paprika.
  • Mix well to coat the chicken, then leave to marinate for at least 2-3 hours.
  • Coat each chicken piece with breadcrumbs, then heat up the oil.
  • Fry each chicken piece until golden.
  • Remove from the pan and place the chicken on a plate lined with kitchen paper to remove the excess oil.
  • Cut a bun in half, arrange coleslaw on on side, top with the chicken, and drizzle some sauce over.

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Nutrition

Calories: 624kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 1380mg | Potassium: 860mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 176IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 194mg | Iron: 14mg