Crispy Chicken Burger Recipe (with a Delicious Parmesan-Lemon-Basil Sauce)

My crispy chicken burger recipe gives you everything you need to make one of the classic choices on bar and restaurant menus at home.

It sandwiches a juicy, tender breast of chicken in a crispy breadcrumb coating between a toasted bun, with some creamy, juicy, and crunchy toppings in between.

Crispy Chicken Burger Recipe

Some people simply can’t resist breaded chicken when it’s on the menu, and that’s definitely the case in our household!

Chicken burgers can be just as delicious as hamburgers, and they give you another option if one of your guests doesn’t eat, or isn’t keen on, read meat.

That combination of juicy, crispy chicken, tangy, creamy dressing, and that crisp-yet-soft bun make for a mouthful of sheer indulgence. As it’s a burger, you can try my toppings or get creative with your own.

Ingredients

To make my crispy chicken burger, you’ll need the following ingredients:

For the Burgers:

• Chicken Breast – 1 large chicken breast (or 2 small chicken breasts)
• Brioche Buns – 2 brioche buns
• Flour – 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• Eggs – 1 egg
• Breadcrumbs – 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• Parmesan – 2 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan
• Basil – handful of fresh basil (about 1 tbsp chopped)
• Salt – 1/2 tsp salt
• Pepper – 1/4 tsp black pepper
• Garlic – 1 garlic clove
• Oil (for Frying) – 1 cup neutral oil for frying (sunflower, vegetable, or canola oil)
• Tomato – 2 thick tomato slices, for serving
• Lettuce – a couple of gem lettuce leaves, for serving

The Burger Sauce:

• Mayo – 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• Parmesan – 2 tbsp freshly grated parmesan
• Lemon Juice – 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
• Garlic – 1 garlic clove
• Basil – handful of fresh basil (about 2 tbsp chopped)
• Salt – a pinch of salt
• Pepper – a pinch of black pepper

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1 – Add the mayo, 2 tbsp of parmesan, lemon juice, one minced garlic clove, 2 tbsp of chopped basil, and a pinch of salt and pepper to a small bowl and mix. This will be the parmesan-basil-garlic aioli burger sauce.

Step 2 – Slice the chicken breast in half to create two thinner chicken fillets. You could also use 2 small chicken breast fillets and pound them to an even thinness.

Step 3 – Beat the egg with 1 tbsp of parmesan, minced garlic (one clove), and 1 tbsp of chopped basil.

Step 4 – Add a tablespoon of parmesan to the breadcrumbs.

Step 5 – Set up the breading station: flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs. Season everything with a pinch of salt and pepper.

Step 6 – Bread the chicken, first through the flour, then the egg, and finally the breadcrumbs.

Step 7 – To a pan over medium-high heat, add 1 cup of oil.

Step 8 – When oil is hot, add the breaded chicken and cook until golden on one side (about 3-4 minutes).

Step 9 – Then flip and cook on the other side until golden and cooked through (another 4-5 minutes, although that will depend on how thin/thick your chicken breast fillet is).

Step 10 – Remove the cooked chicken breast from the pan to a plate with paper towels or a cooling rack.

Step 11 – Toast the buns in a pan for a couple minutes until golden.

Step 12 – Assemble the burgers – toasted bun, chicken, burger sauce, tomato, and lettuce.

Serving Suggestions

Going classic is always a good choice for burgers. A side of chunky chips, crispy fries, or even the likes of my rosemary salt potato wedges with some ketchup, mustard, mayo, and other condiments will stand the test of time, I’m sure many people can agree.

For something lighter, you could go for a salad. Something like my tomato, mint, and feta salad or my orange halloumi salad adds some extra flavor and texture without too much potato-based heartiness.

I would definitely give this burger a try with some avocado or some homemade guacamole as well.

I’ve opted out of cheese with this one, but as with any burger, some Swiss cheese, cheddar, or mozzarella, along with plenty of other cheeses, is a delicious addition.

This is fun and delicious food to bring friends and family together. Crispy chicken can be used in lots of other dishes, or you could have a burger-themed evening and add my crispy fish burger and halloumi burger to the menu.

Have fun, get creative, and let me know how this dish went down at your dinner party or gathering.

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