Chicken & Poultry

Crispy Panko Chicken Burgers

Buttermilk-marinated chicken breasts coated in crispy panko, topped with bacon, melted cheese, and fresh vegetables on toasted buns. A lighter alternative to beef burgers.

By Ricky Robinson Updated April 30, 2024

Sometimes you just need a really good burger, and these crispy panko chicken burgers hit the spot perfectly.

Juicy chicken breasts are marinated in a zesty blend of spices and buttermilk before being coated in a crunchy panko crumb. Shallow fried until golden, the chicken is then piled high with crispy bacon, melted cheese, cool lettuce, and zingy onion on a toasted bun. The great thing about these burgers is that while they really deliver on flavour, they feel lighter and healthier than a regular beef burger.

The marinade does double duty, tenderising the meat while infusing it with warmly spiced flavours.

The succulent chicken stays beautifully moist inside its crisp crumb coating, with the paprika, garlic, and chilli heat giving each bite real depth.

Crispy Panko Chicken Burgers recipe image
Crispy Panko Chicken Burgers

Best of all, these come together easily enough for a weeknight meal. There's no fiddly shaping or frying off batches of patties.

Just dip the chicken in the wet marinade, then straight into the seasoned crumb mix before shallow frying to crispy perfection. The panko breadcrumbs create an exceptionally crunchy coating that stays crisp even after assembling the burger. The combination of buttermilk and spices ensures the chicken is tender and full of flavour, whilst the coating provides that satisfying crunch you expect from a proper fried chicken burger.

Pile it all into buns with your favourite toppings, and you've got a crowd-pleasing meal that's a serious treat for the tastebuds. These burgers work brilliantly with chips on the side, or keep it lighter with a simple green salad.

Crispy Panko Chicken Burgers

Buttermilk Chicken Panko
Total Time 1 hr 35 min
Servings 2 servings
Calories 720 cal
Protein 52g

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Whisk
  • Large Dish
  • Deep Pan
  • Grill

Instructions

  1. 1
    Mix all the dry marinade ingredients together in a large dish, whisk the egg and milk together and then pour over the dry ingredients. Mix well then add the chicken breast to it. Marinate for 1 hour, covered in the fridge.
  2. 2
    Mix all of the dry breadcrumb ingredients together. Shake of excess marinade from the chicken before placing it in the breadcrumb mixture. Coat the chicken well with the dry mixture.
  3. 3
    Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or use a deep fat fryer. Add the breaded chicken to the hot oil and fry for 5-8 minutes until the chicken is cooked and is nice and golden.
  4. 4
    Grill the bacon according to the packet instructions.
  5. 5
    Assemble the burger: slice your burger buns and lightly toast, spread hot sauce or mayo over the buns, add the lettuce to the bottom bun, add the chicken, cheese slice (melt under the grill), then top with bacon and red onion. Top with the other 1/2 of the burger bun. Enjoy!
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Storage

Best enjoyed fresh, but leftover chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven to restore crispiness.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with chunky chips and coleslaw, or keep it lighter with a crisp green salad and sweet potato wedges.

Crispy Panko Chicken Burgers

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