Ingredients:
For the chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- Vegetable oil, for frying
For the burger assembly:
- 4 burger buns
- Lettuce leaves
- Sliced tomatoes
- Sliced onions
- Pickles (optional)
- Mayonnaise
- Ketchup
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Butterfly the chicken breasts by slicing them horizontally, but not all the way through, so you can open them like a book. Pound them lightly to an even thickness.
- In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Dip each chicken breast in the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off, then coat it thoroughly in the flour mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken breasts for about 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown and crispy. Transfer the chicken to the prepared baking sheet.
- Place the chicken in the preheated oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- While the chicken is baking, prepare the burger assembly. Split the burger buns and lightly toast them if desired. Wash and dry the lettuce leaves, slice the tomatoes and onions, and prepare any other desired toppings.
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Spread mayonnaise and ketchup on the bottom half of each burger bun. Layer with lettuce, tomato slices, onion slices, and pickles if desired.
- Place a crispy chicken breast on top of the prepared toppings. Top with the other half of the burger bun.
- Serve the Crispy Chicken Burgers immediately while still warm. You can also serve them with additional condiments and side dishes of your choice.
- Enjoy your delicious Crispy Chicken Burgers!
