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    Home » Recipes » Italian Recipes

    Oven Fried Chicken Burger with Spicy Mayo

    Published: Jul 4, 2020 · Modified: Jul 9, 2020 by Andrea

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    This oven fried chicken burger is super easy to make, LOADED with flavour, packed with veggies and smothered in spicy sriracha mayo.

    Buttermilk Oven Fried Chicken Burger served on a wood board

    Looking for a brand new burger recipe that screams comfort food but is actually healthy-ish?

    This Oven Fried Chicken Burger definitely fits the bill!

    A crunchy bun filled up with super crispy chicken tenders, topped with spicy sriracha mayonnaise, and packed with fresh veggies toppings.

    This burger is one of the easiest fakeaway meals to share with your family and friends.

    If you’ve been following along with me, you know that I love this incredibly crispy oven fried chicken, it's just so easy to make and so much healthier!

    Plus, no flour or eggs required, only a buttermilk marinade and a simple coating made with easy ingredients.

    Homemade Buttermilk

    I like to make my own homemade buttermilk as it literally takes 5 minutes.

    All you have to do is placing the milk in a large bowl, add a little lemon juice and allow to sit for 15 minutes. That's it! So easy, right?

    Oven fry Coating Mix

    The secret for crunchy oven-fried chicken is a special coating mix that makes this baked chicken just as crisp as deep-fried.

    It comes together in a few seconds, and it's absolutely easy.

    chicken breas being coated in coating mix breadcrumbs, next to a tray of already coated chicken breasts.

    All you have to do is mix together cornflakes, panko breadcrumbs, a little bit of oil, and a couple of optional seasonings. 

    I get the chicken breast into the buttermilk marinade the night before (it takes 3 minutes really!), and then coat & bake them whilst I prep the rest of the chicken burger ingredients.

    It all comes together easily in 30 minutes max, start to finish.

    I also like to make a big batch of this oven-fried chicken burger, so I freeze the burgers individually, for an easy weeknight meal.

    Sriracha Spicy Mayo Sauce That is Totally Addicting

    Delicious homemade mayonnaise ( but you may use good-quality store-bought) with a fiery spicy kick, makes the perfect oven fried chicken burger companion.

    You can choose the amount of heat you want, I personally don’t like extra spicy things so I’ve kept mine on the low level, but you can definitely make it as spiced as you like.

    To make the spicy mayonnaise, simply mix garlic, mayonnaise, and sriracha sauce in a small bowl, add finely chopped pickles if you like, cover and chill until needed.

    Go Crazy With The Toppings

    I've kept my chicken burger really simple using super common toppings such as lettuce, tomatoes, and red onion, and served it with sweet potato fries.

    BUT, that doesn't mean that you have to!

    Here's are some other favourite burger toppings:

    • avocado
    • sauteed mushrooms
    • sauteed spinach
    • coleslaw
    • rocket leaves
    • caramelized onions
    • burrata
    • broccoli pesto
    • peri peri sauce
    • cheddar cheese
    • buffalo mozzarella
    • tomato confit
    • homemade ketchup

    Any other of your favorite toppings and sides will surely work well, just customize your burger to suit your tastes and make it your own!

    buttermilk oven fried burger with spicy mayo, served with sweet potato fries

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    Please let me know how you liked it! Leave a comment below and share a picture on Instagram with the hashtag #thepetitecook! Looking at your pictures always makes me smile *and super hungry*!

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    5 from 6 votes

    Oven Fried Chicken Burger with Spicy Mayo

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    This oven fried chicken burger is super easy to make, LOADED with flavour, packed with veggies and smothered in spicy sriracha mayo.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time30 mins
    Total Time45 mins
    Course: Main
    Cuisine: Modern
    Serving: 4
    Author: Andrea Soranidis - The Petite Cook

    Ingredients

    For the spicy mayo:

    • 150 g homemade mayonnaise
    • 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
    • 1 garlic clove, finely grated
    • 50 g pickles, finely chopped (optional)

    For the oven fried chicken:

    • 125 ml buttermilk
    • 200 g boneless skinless mini chicken breast fillets, 1 large chicken breast evenly sliced
    • sea salt and black pepper, to taste
    • 60 g cornflakes
    • 1 tablespoon panko breadcrumbs
    • 60 ml extra-virgin olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, optional
    • ½ teaspoon ground garlic, optional
    • sea salt and black pepper, to taste

    To assemble:

    • 4 bakery burger buns, halved
    • 1 large salad tomato, sliced
    • 1 large red onion, finely sliced
    • a handful of fresh lettuce leaves

    Instructions

    • For the spicy mayo: place all ingredients in a small bowl and mix until combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.
    • For the oven fried chicken: In a large bowl, pour the buttermilk and season with salt and pepper.
    • Place the chicken in the buttermilk and mix until evenly coated. Cover and place in the fridge for 1-2 hours or overnight.
    • Preheat oven to 180 C /365 F and arrange a baking tray in the middle shelf.
    • Place cornflakes, panko, olive oil, spices (if using) in a food processor, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix until finely crumbled and place in a large bowl.
    • Shake off the excess buttermilk from the chicken, then dip each piece in the cornflakes mixture and coat evenly, patting with fingers to make the crumbs stick.
    • Cover the hot baking tray with parchment paper, spray with a little olive oil and arrange the chicken tenders over it, leaving a bit of space for the buns.
    • Bake for 20 minutes, or until the chicken internal temperature reaches 73°C / 165°F.
    • Over the last 5 minutes of baking time, pop the halved buns into the baking tray together with the chicken, and bake until crisp.
    • To assemble: Divide the chicken tenders and vegetable toppings among the 4 burgers, top with spicy mayo and serve immediately.
    Did you try this recipe? Tag @thepetitecook or use the hashtag #thepetitecook - Looking at your pictures makes my day!

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    1. ashleyjudd1020 says

      June 20, 2019 at 7:27 am

      5 stars
      I just finished eating one of these burgers and all I can say is OMG!!! I have tried other chicken burgers before and I did not care for them. As self professed burger lover I never thought I would be typing these words. Thank you so much for taking the time to share this recipe with us.

      Reply
    2. Anna says

      August 19, 2018 at 8:02 am

      This is great recipe. I will try this at home. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    3. Anna says

      May 07, 2018 at 10:06 am

      Beautiful recipe! That burger looks like perfection, and spicy mayo is one of my favourite dips! Easy and delicious meal!

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        May 08, 2018 at 9:40 am

        Thank you so much! That spicy mayo is incredible I promise!

        Reply
    4. Amy says

      May 07, 2018 at 5:19 am

      This chicken sandwich looks wonderful, especially with that spicy sauce! Love that you do this in the oven instead of oil!

      Reply
    5. Kushi says

      May 07, 2018 at 1:21 am

      What a delicious ecipe. Looks so crispy and flavorful too. Can't wait to try this out. Pinned!

      Reply
    6. Sharon says

      May 06, 2018 at 4:42 pm

      Chicken sandwiches are such a great way to brighten up the burger blues. The crunchy coating and spicy mayo make this one dish I will be trying out soon.

      Reply
    7. Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen says

      May 05, 2018 at 10:55 pm

      This looks SO perfectly crispy! Both my son and my husband have some dairy sensitivities - I wonder how they'd do with this milk? Looks like a fantastic recipe that the whole family would love!

      Reply
    8. [email protected]. Made. Interest. says

      May 05, 2018 at 4:05 pm

      I'm so excited to try this oven fried chicken. I can't believe how crispy that outside layer looks without using a fryer. Can't wait to try it!

      Reply
    9. Jenni says

      May 05, 2018 at 4:16 pm

      5 stars
      I love that this is baked in the oven versus fried. It makes me feel so much better about making it a part of our dinner plans. Love anything with a good spicy mayo too!

      Reply
    10. FoodieGirlChicago says

      May 05, 2018 at 1:15 pm

      Looks like a great recipe! I bet that spicy mayo is wonderful!

      Reply
    11. Karyl Henry says

      May 05, 2018 at 12:22 pm

      I love making oven fried chicken! Perfect way to get the crunch of fried, but with a lot fewer calories. This sandwich looks to die for

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        May 05, 2018 at 1:13 pm

        Yay for oven fried chicken! 🙂

        Reply
    12. Patti @ Patty Cake's Pantry says

      May 05, 2018 at 5:44 am

      I've seen the commercials for the A2 milk, and was wondering how well it worked for people. I may give it a try. I love how simple this recipe is to prepare.I saw buttermilk fried chicken and clicked the link. I didn't realize that these were OVEN fried. I've pinned this recipe so I can make it for my family.

      Reply
    13. Tonya says

      May 05, 2018 at 12:27 am

      Where can I get the easy to digest a2milk from?

      Reply
    14. Kitty says

      May 04, 2018 at 8:46 pm

      The hubby and I no longer go to fast food joints and I think the thing we miss the most are fried chicken sandwiches. This seems like a healthier way to satisfy our cravings!

      Reply
    15. carolinafarmhousekitchen says

      May 04, 2018 at 3:22 pm

      What a great oven fried chicken dish! Love using cornflakes crumbs as a coating on chicken! So good!

      Reply
    16. Natalie says

      May 04, 2018 at 1:43 pm

      Wow that crust looks really crispy and just perfect. Oven baked chicken is so much healthier that's why I love this recipe. I'm putting this recipe on my list to try. I know my family will love it.

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        May 05, 2018 at 7:48 am

        I agree, oven-baked is so much healthier! Hope you and your family will love it as much as we do 🙂

        Reply
    17. Laineey says

      May 03, 2018 at 9:47 pm

      I can see why your oven fried chicken burger would be addicting! It looks so incredibly delicious and I love that it's oven fried instead of deep fried!

      Reply
    18. aditi says

      May 02, 2018 at 3:12 pm

      oven fried chicken. Ummm am salivating. My kids love burgers and this one will be an instant hit. Will try this soon.

      Reply
    19. Christina says

      April 30, 2018 at 12:03 pm

      Everything about this is screaming my husband's name! LOL we love a spicy mayo here and I've never incorporated pickles before! What a brilliant idea!!

      Reply
    20. jenn says

      April 30, 2018 at 11:56 am

      Love that it's flour and egg free and these chicken burgers just look so darn amazing!!! I'm pretty sure I'll need to put this spicy mayo on everything in sight!

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        May 02, 2018 at 6:31 pm

        Thank you! I already put this mayo on pretty much anything edible!!

        Reply
    21. [email protected] says

      April 30, 2018 at 10:46 am

      This sounds awesome! I love buttermilk fried chicken, but hate the frying mess. I totally need to try this 🙂

      Reply
      • Andrea says

        May 02, 2018 at 6:32 pm

        Totally feel you, I hate frying stuff, oven-fried is SO much better!

        Reply
    22. Veena Azmanov says

      April 30, 2018 at 9:16 am

      O God! What a great recipe! I want to try it immediately! Looks very tasty! yessss! This is the perfect recipe for me. Love the unique flavors in this recipe! Now, this recipe will be one of my favorites. Looks incredible! YUM!

      Reply

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