Crispy Chicken Burgers Recipe (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ For the chicken burgers

01 - 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 650g total)
02 - 75g thick Greek yogurt
03 - 100g tortilla chips, preferably spicy flavored
04 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
05 - 2 teaspoons paprika
06 - 2 teaspoons garlic granules
07 - Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
08 - A drizzle of vegetable or olive oil

→ For the spicy honey mayo

09 - 100g good quality mayonnaise
10 - 2 teaspoons runny honey
11 - 2 teaspoons hot chili sauce
12 - Fresh juice from 1 lime

→ To assemble and serve

13 - 4 burger buns, brioche work beautifully
14 - 4 slices of sharp cheddar cheese
15 - Fresh crisp lettuce leaves
16 - Thinly sliced red onion

# Instructions:

01 - Heat your oven to 200°C with the fan on. This temperature will give you that perfect golden, crispy coating.
02 - In a bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, oregano, paprika, garlic granules, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. This mixture will help the coating stick beautifully to your chicken.
03 - Toss your chicken breasts in the seasoned yogurt until they're completely covered. For the easiest method, put everything in a container with a lid and give it a good shake.
04 - Crush your tortilla chips until they're fine crumbs - I like to put them in a bag and bash them with a rolling pin. Then roll each yogurt-coated chicken breast in these crunchy crumbs until well covered.
05 - Place your coated chicken on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Drizzle lightly with oil - this is the secret to getting them really crispy. Bake for 20 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through.
06 - While the chicken cooks, whisk together the mayonnaise, honey, chili sauce, and lime juice in a small bowl. Taste and adjust the heat level to your liking.
07 - After 20 minutes, remove the chicken and make space on your rack for the burger buns, cut-side up. Top half the buns with cheese slices, then return everything to the oven for 5 more minutes until the chicken is golden and cooked through.
08 - Stack your crispy chicken on the toasted buns with fresh lettuce, sliced red onion, and a generous dollop of that amazing spicy honey mayo. Serve immediately while everything's hot and crispy.

# Notes:

01 - Greek yogurt works best as a coating base because it's thick and acts like glue for the tortilla chip crumbs. Regular yogurt can work but won't stick as well.
02 - Feel free to swap the paprika for smoked paprika, chili flakes, or a pinch of cayenne for different flavor profiles.
03 - The oil drizzle before baking is crucial for achieving that restaurant-style crispy coating at home.
04 - Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature for perfect doneness.

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