KFC Zinger Burger Copycat Recipe

Sure, here’s a copycat recipe for a KFC Zinger Burger that you can try at home:

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Ingredients:

For the Chicken Marinade:

• 2 boneless chicken breasts
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to your spice preference)

For the Breading:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

For Frying:

• Vegetable oil

For Assembling:

• Burger buns
• Lettuce
• Tomato slices
• Mayonnaise
• Hot sauce (optional)

Instructions:

1. Marinating the Chicken:
   • In a bowl, mix together buttermilk, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to create the marinade.
   • Place the chicken breasts in the marinade, making sure they are fully coated.
   • Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight. This will help tenderize the chicken and infuse it with flavor.
2. Preparing the Breading:
   • In a separate bowl, mix together flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to create the breading mixture.
3. Breading and Frying:
   • Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or pot to around 350°F (175°C).
   • Remove the marinated chicken breasts from the buttermilk, allowing excess marinade to drip off.
   • Dredge the chicken breasts in the breading mixture, pressing the breading onto the chicken to adhere.
   • Carefully place the breaded chicken breasts into the hot oil and fry for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Make sure the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
   • Once cooked, place the fried chicken on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
4. Assembling the Zinger Burger:
   • Toast the burger buns slightly if desired.
   • Spread mayonnaise on the bottom half of the bun.
   • Place a lettuce leaf on top of the mayo.
   • Put the fried chicken on top of the lettuce.
   • Add tomato slices on top of the chicken.
   • If you like it spicy, you can drizzle some hot sauce over the tomato slices.
   • Place the top half of the bun on the tomato slices to complete the burger.
5. Serve and Enjoy:
   • Your homemade KFC Zinger Burger is now ready to be enjoyed! Serve it with your favorite side dishes and drinks.

Remember, this copycat recipe is inspired by the KFC Zinger Burger, and while it aims to capture the flavors, textures, and experience, it might not be exactly the same as the original. Enjoy your homemade Zinger Burger!