Soy-Free Southern Fried Chicken Burger

Savor the ultimate comfort food with this Soy-Free Southern Fried Chicken Burger—your ticket to crispy, golden perfection without any soy. Tender chicken breast fillets are marinated in a tangy buttermilk and hot sauce blend, then coated in a perfectly seasoned mix of flour, cornstarch, and spices like paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. The result? A crunchy, flavor-packed crust that pairs beautifully with fresh lettuce, juicy tomato slices, tangy pickles, and a homemade honey mustard mayo, all sandwiched between golden-toasted burger buns. This soy-free twist on a classic Southern favorite is ideal for satisfying your fried chicken cravings without compromise. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this easy-to-make recipe delivers bold flavors and mouthwatering textures in just 40 minutes!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Chicken breast fillets
• 240 ml Buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons Hot sauce
• 200 grams All-purpose flour
• 50 grams Cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 750 ml Vegetable oil (for frying)
• 2 pieces Burger buns
• 2 pieces Lettuce leaves
• 2 pieces Tomato slices
• 4 pieces Pickle slices
• 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey

Directions

Step 1

Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound them to an even thickness of about 1.5 cm (0.5 inches).

Step 2

In a medium bowl, mix the buttermilk and hot sauce. Submerge the chicken breasts in the buttermilk mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.

Step 3

In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Remove the chicken breasts from the buttermilk and let the excess drip off. Coat the chicken thoroughly in the flour mixture, pressing gently to adhere the coating.

Step 5

Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan or skillet to 175°C (350°F). Ensure the oil level is deep enough to fully submerge the chicken.

Step 6

Fry the chicken breasts one at a time for 6-8 minutes, turning once, until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F). Remove the chicken and let it rest on a wire rack to maintain crispiness.

Step 7

Toast the burger buns lightly in a dry skillet or under a grill until golden brown.

Step 8

In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and honey to create the burger sauce.

Step 9

Assemble the burgers: Spread the sauce on the bottom half of each bun, then layer with lettuce, tomato slices, fried chicken, pickle slices, and the top bun.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy your soy-free Southern Fried Chicken Burger!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1840.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	8589.8

Total Fat 799.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 118.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 335.6mg	0%
Sodium 4431.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 272.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.3g	0%
Total Sugars 24.2g
Protein 144.2g	0%

Vitamin D 128.7IU	0%
Calcium 465.9mg	0%
Iron 16.1mg	0%
Potassium 1644.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 81.2%

Protein: 6.5%

Carbs: 12.3%