Spicy Chicken Burger

A fried chicken fillet with lettuce, tomato and a spicy mayo in a toasted bun.

Ingredients

• 1 large boneless chicken breast
• 1 sesame seed bun
• 3 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tsp hot sauce
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 100 g plain flour
• 2 lettuce leaves
• 1 tomato, sliced
• Oil for frying
• Salt and black pepper

Method

1. Season the chicken with the paprika, garlic powder, salt and black pepper. Pound it to an even thickness so it cooks evenly.

2. Combine the flour with a pinch of salt and pepper in a shallow bowl.

3. Heat a shallow layer of oil in a pan to 170C.

4. Dip the chicken in the seasoned flour, pressing it on firmly to coat both sides.

5. Fry for 4 to 5 minutes a side until golden and cooked through. Drain on a wire rack.

6. Mix the mayonnaise with the hot sauce to make a spicy mayo.

7. Toast the bun cut side down for 2 minutes.

8. Spread the spicy mayo on both sides, then build the burger with lettuce, chicken and tomato.

9. Press the top down and serve straight away.

Notes

Pound the chicken to an even thickness before coating it. An uneven fillet cooks unevenly and the thin part turns dry.