This oven fried chicken burger is super easy to make, LOADED with flavour, packed with veggies and smothered in spicy sriracha mayo.
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.
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!
DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE?
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*!
Recipe
Oven Fried Chicken Burger with Spicy Mayo
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.
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
ashleyjudd1020 says
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.
Anna says
This is great recipe. I will try this at home. Thanks for sharing.
Anna says
Beautiful recipe! That burger looks like perfection, and spicy mayo is one of my favourite dips! Easy and delicious meal!
Andrea says
Thank you so much! That spicy mayo is incredible I promise!
Amy says
This chicken sandwich looks wonderful, especially with that spicy sauce! Love that you do this in the oven instead of oil!
Kushi says
What a delicious ecipe. Looks so crispy and flavorful too. Can't wait to try this out. Pinned!
Sharon says
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.
Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen says
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!
[email protected]. Made. Interest. says
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!
Jenni says
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!
FoodieGirlChicago says
Looks like a great recipe! I bet that spicy mayo is wonderful!
Karyl Henry says
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
Andrea says
Yay for oven fried chicken! 🙂
Patti @ Patty Cake's Pantry says
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.
Tonya says
Where can I get the easy to digest a2milk from?
Kitty says
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!
carolinafarmhousekitchen says
What a great oven fried chicken dish! Love using cornflakes crumbs as a coating on chicken! So good!
Natalie says
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.
Andrea says
I agree, oven-baked is so much healthier! Hope you and your family will love it as much as we do 🙂
Laineey says
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!
aditi says
oven fried chicken. Ummm am salivating. My kids love burgers and this one will be an instant hit. Will try this soon.
Christina says
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!!
jenn says
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!
Andrea says
Thank you! I already put this mayo on pretty much anything edible!!
[email protected] says
This sounds awesome! I love buttermilk fried chicken, but hate the frying mess. I totally need to try this 🙂
Andrea says
Totally feel you, I hate frying stuff, oven-fried is SO much better!
Veena Azmanov says
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!