CRISPY CHICKEN CAESAR BURGERS WITH HOMEMADE BRIOCHE BUNS

CRISPY CHICKEN CAESAR BURGERS WITH HOMEMADE BRIOCHE BUNS

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Golden, crunchy, and stacked high with crisp romaine, shaved parmesan, and a bold homemade Caesar dressing — this Crispy Chicken Caesar Burger is the kind of burger that makes every other burger feel ordinary. A double-dredged, perfectly seasoned chicken breast fried until shatteringly crispy sits inside a soft homemade bun with a generous layer of creamy Caesar sauce and a full Caesar salad piled on top, making every single bite fresh, rich, crunchy, and completely unforgettable.

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Vorbereitungszeit 20

Zubereitungszeit 15

marinate time 1 30

Gesamtzeit 2 5

Portionen: 2

Gericht: Main Dish

Küche: American

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Crispy Chicken

260 g chicken breast 1 whole breast
200 ml marinade — 50/50 milk and condensed milk or buttermilk
1 tsp soy sauce
Salt pepper, paprika, garlic powder, roasted chicken seasoning, to taste
Neutral oil for frying

Flour Dredge

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tbsp cornstarch
Salt pepper, paprika, garlic powder, roasted chicken seasoning, to taste

Caesar Dressing (for salad and burger sauce)

4 tbsp mayonnaise
1½ tsp mustard
Juice of ½ lemon
Salt pepper, garlic powder, to taste
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce
Olive oil optional
30 g parmesan freshly grated

Caesar Salad

1 large romaine lettuce washed and roughly chopped

To Assemble

3 homemade burger buns — [LINK YOUR BURGER BUN RECIPE HERE]
Extra parmesan for topping

Methode

Marinate the chicken

Mix the milk and condensed milk together with the soy sauce in a bowl. Season the chicken breast with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic, and roasted chicken seasoning, then submerge in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.

Make the Caesar dressing

Whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until smooth. Stir in the freshly grated parmesan. Taste and adjust seasoning. Add a drizzle of olive oil if desired. Refrigerate until needed.

Prepare the flour dredge

In a wide bowl, combine the flour and cornstarch with the same seasoning used for the chicken. Mix well.

Double dredge the chicken

Remove the chicken from the marinade and press it firmly into the flour dredge, ensuring full coverage. Dip briefly back into the remaining marinade, then press firmly into the flour dredge a second time. Press well on all sides to build a thick, even crust.

Fry the chicken

Heat enough neutral oil in a deep pan to submerge the chicken — aim for at least 6 cm depth. Heat to 175°C to 180°C. Carefully lower the chicken into the hot oil and fry until deeply golden brown on both sides and cooked through, approximately 5 to 7 minutes depending on thickness. Remove and drain on paper towel.

Dress the salad

Toss the chopped romaine in the Caesar dressing just before assembling. Shave extra parmesan over the top.

Toast the buns

Slice the burger buns and toast the cut sides in a dry pan or under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes until lightly golden.

Assemble the burgers

Spread a generous layer of Caesar dressing on the bottom bun. Place the crispy chicken on top, followed by a generous handful of dressed Caesar salad. Finish with extra shaved parmesan and close with the top bun. Serve immediately.

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Notes

Chicken Breast (260g / 1 whole breast) — One whole chicken breast, butterflied or left whole depending on size, is enough for three burgers when portioned correctly after frying. Season the chicken directly before it goes into the marinade for maximum flavor penetration.

Milk and Condensed Milk Marinade — The 50/50 blend of regular milk and condensed milk is the secret to both the tenderness of the chicken and the golden color of the crust. The condensed milk adds a subtle sweetness and caramelizes during frying, contributing to the deep, even color of the finished crust. Buttermilk is a great substitute if you prefer a more classic approach.

Soy Sauce — Just one teaspoon of soy sauce in the marinade adds a deep, savory, umami note that seasons the chicken from the inside out and amplifies all the other flavors in the crust and the dressing.

Cornstarch — Added to the flour dredge, cornstarch is the ingredient responsible for the extra lightness and crispiness of the crust. It reduces the gluten formation in the coating and produces a fried crust that is noticeably lighter and crunchier than flour alone.

Romaine Lettuce — One whole large romaine lettuce gives you generous, crisp leaves for all three burgers with enough volume to make the Caesar topping feel substantial and fresh rather than a token garnish.

Worcestershire Sauce — The classic choice for the Caesar dressing, adding a deep, fermented savory complexity that is difficult to replicate. If unavailable, soy sauce is a perfectly valid substitute that provides a similar umami depth.

Parmesan (30g) — Freshly grated parmesan shaved over the dressed romaine adds a salty, nutty richness to the salad topping that is one of the defining flavors of a great Caesar. Always grate it fresh — pre-grated parmesan lacks the same depth and aroma.

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