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A delicious Chicken Zinger Burger.

Copycat KFC Zinger Burger Recipe

Author: Mandy Applegate
A copycat KFC Zinger burger that bakes a double-coated, spiced chicken breast until crisp, then stacks it with cheddar, lettuce, tomato, and burger sauce on a bun. A homemade take on the takeout classic, cooked in the oven instead of the fryer.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: kfc zinger, zinger burger recipe
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 676kcal

Ingredients

For the chicken:

  • 4 chicken fillets sliced chicken breast
  • Salt and pepper
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 1 cup flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • cooking spray

To assemble:

  • ¼ cup burger sauce
  • 4 burger buns
  • 4 lettuce leaves
  • 1 tomato sliced
  • 4 Cheddar cheese slices
  • French fries
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 355°F/180ºC. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
    4 chicken fillets, Salt and pepper
  • Combine the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, paprika powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and milk in a bowl. You should get a sticky batter.
    ¼ cup all-purpose flour, ¼ cup cornstarch, ½ teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon paprika powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ¾ cup milk
  • Combine flour and baking powder in another bowl.
    1 cup flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • Dip the chicken in the batter and then in the flour mixture.
  • Arrange the chicken in a tray lined with baking paper and spray with a bit of cooking oil.
    cooking spray
  • Bake for 10 minutes, flip them and cook for 10 more minutes.
  • Assemble the burgers with the buns, sauce, chicken, lettuce, tomato and cheese.
    ¼ cup burger sauce, 4 burger buns, 4 lettuce leaves, 1 tomato, 4 Cheddar cheese slices
  • Serve with French fries. Enjoy your Chicken Zinger burger!
    French fries

Notes

  • Pat the chicken fillets completely dry before coating so the crust holds instead of sliding off.
  • Press the flour dredge on firmly rather than dusting it; a pressed coating stays put in the oven.
  • Give the fillets a light, even spray of oil before baking, or the coating stays pale and soft.
  • Cook until the chicken reaches an internal 165°F (74°C); color is not a reliable doneness check.
  • Keep the cooked chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 676kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 819mg | Potassium: 555mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2462IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 224mg | Iron: 5mg
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