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KFC’s delicious, spicy-tangy Zinger Burger is a world-famous fast food combination that is easy to create in your home kitchen! The trick to making an authentic, crispy Zinger Burger lies in the spices found in the chicken marinade and the secret sauce. We’ll teach you how to quickly make the perfect crunchy and tender Zinger Burger in just a few easy steps.
Ingredients
- Chicken breast
- Salt (if required)
- Pepper
- Mustard paste
- 3 tbsp. of flour
- 3 tbsp. corn flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 beaten egg
- Chilled water
- Vinegar
- Burger buns
- Mayonnaise
- Cheese slice
- Lettuce
Steps
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![Step 1 Marinate the chicken breast with salt, pepper, and mustard paste for 15 minutes.]()
Marinate the chicken breast with salt, pepper, and mustard paste for 15 minutes. -
![Step 2 Take a bowl out.]()
Take a bowl out.Advertisement -
![Step 3 Add flour 3 tbsp heaped, 3 tbsp corn flour, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1 beaten egg and some chilled water to make the batter.]()
Add flour 3 tbsp heaped, 3 tbsp corn flour, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1 beaten egg and some chilled water to make the batter. -
![Step 4 Dip the marinated chicken breast in the batter.]()
Dip the marinated chicken breast in the batter. -
![Step 5 Roll it in dry flour.]()
Roll it in dry flour.[1] -
![Step 6 Fry the chicken in a frying pan until crispy and golden in color.]()
Fry the chicken in a frying pan until crispy and golden in color.[2] -
![Step 7 Cut the burger buns in half.]()
Cut the burger buns in half. -
![Step 8 Apply mayonnaise and vinegar on the bun.]()
Apply mayonnaise and vinegar on the bun. -
![Step 9 Put on a cheese slice.]()
Put on a cheese slice. -
![Step 10 Top the burger with fried chicken.]()
Top the burger with fried chicken. -
![Step 11 Put the salad leaves on top.]()
Put the salad leaves on top. -
![Step 12 Cover the burger with the top part of the bun.]()
Cover the burger with the top part of the bun. -
![Step 13 Serve immediately so the burger will still be hot.]()
Serve immediately so the burger will still be hot.[3] -
![Step 14 Eat your delicious zinger burger!]()
Eat your delicious zinger burger! -
![Step 15 Finished.]()
Finished.
Community Q&A
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QuestionHow do I soften the chicken piece?
Community AnswerFry it over a low flame, unless the chicken is already cooked. Once the chicken is fried, and it is too hard, there is nothing you can do to soften it. -
QuestionMy chicken was very hard. How can I cook it to be softer next time?
Community AnswerFry it on low flame instead next time. A slower, gentler cook should help considerably.
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QuestionHow will it be crispy with no breadcrumbs?
AnooshaCommunity AnswerThe flour that you apply will make it crispy and if you want it really crispy you can apply rice flour instead of regular flour.
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You can grill your burger after doing all the steps to give it a unique taste.Thanks
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To make KFC’s famous Zinger Burger, start by marinating a chicken breast in salt, pepper, and mustard paste for 15 minutes. Next, make your batter by adding 3 large tablespoons of all-purpose flour, 3 tablespoons of corn flour, 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder, 1 beaten egg and some chilled water to a shallow bowl. Mix until everything is combined. Prepare a second shallow bowl with just all-purpose flour. After your chicken is marinated, dip it into the wet batter on both sides, then dip it into the dry flour until it is covered. To fry your chicken, pour oil into a cast-iron skillet to a depth of 3/4" and heat over medium-high heat until oil registers 350° F (177° C). Carefully add the chicken to the pan and cook until it is crispy and golden in color, about 7-9 minutes, flipping after 4 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest for 10 minutes. To assemble your burger, cut the burger buns in half and spread mayonnaise and vinegar on the bottom side. Then, add a slice of cheese, your chicken, and some shredded lettuce. Add the top bun and enjoy!
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