We will be making Finger Zinger Burgers today, a mix of juiciness, crispiness and delicious spices. If you’re craving the spicy Zinger from a fast food chain but would like to prepare it yourself, you’re here at the perfect place. If you follow all the steps, you’ll have delicious Zinger burgers in a short time.
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Ingredients:
6 Medium Sized Chicken Boneless Breasts (Weight Approx: 1000 Grams)
1/4 Cup Water
1/4 Cup Vinegar
1+1/2 Tsp Red Chili Powder or to Taste
1/2 Tsp Black Pepper
1 Tsp Cumin Powder
1 Tsp Garlic Powder
2 Tsp Salt or to Taste
1-2 Tsp Chili Sauce or to Taste
Ingredients: (Coleslaw)
2 Cup Cabbage
2 Tbsp Grated Carrots
1/2 Pinch Salt
1/2 Pinch White or Black Pepper
2-3 Tbsp Mayonnaise
1 Tsp Granulated Sugar
3 Cups All Purpose Flour
1/4 Cup Corn Starch
Complete Recipe (Step by Step)
- Prepping the Chicken
- Let’s start by preparing the chicken. Use 650 grams of chicken breast fillets for this recipe. Look for boneless and skinless poultry so you get a pleasant taste and find it easier to handle its texture. So each fillet cooks evenly and stays tender, put a sheet of plastic in between all the layers or within a zip-lock bag. Take your time to evenly tap each fillet using a kitchen mallet, meat hammer or a rolling pin. You don’t want to crush your chicken, just make sure it’s flattened so that the thickness is even and isn’t more than an inch. Try to avoid over-pounding; otherwise, the chicken may later tear and won’t stay soft during cooking. When your chicken fillets are all even, move them to a bowl or deep dish and leave them undisturbed.
- Creating the Marinade
- At this point, we start to make the tasty marinade. In a large bowl, we’ll begin mixing the marinade that will fill the chicken with flavor from both the inside and outside. Pour ¼ cup of water and then ¼ cup of white vinegar into the machine. The mixture will both soften the meat and give it a sour flavor. After that, put in 1 to 2 teaspoons of chili sauce, according to how spicy you want your burger to be. Mix the base liquid well and kick off by adding the dry spices in.
- Put in 2 teaspoons of salt for saltiness, a teaspoon of garlic powder for spice and 1 teaspoon of cumin powder for a warm flavor. Stir in one teaspoon of onion powder and half a teaspoon of black pepper after that. If you’d like your lasagna to be spicier, add 1 teaspoon of crushed red chili flakes. After that, add ½ teaspoon paprika powder so your stir-fry gets a mild smoky flavor and color and 1 tablespoon of soya sauce for flavor. Mix all the ingredients well until the marinade is smooth.
- Next, place the chicken fillets into the marinade and cover every surface of them. Every bit of chicken should be covered as you coat it. It works best to use makeup brushes or tongs to coat the marinade on the meat. When you’re finished, cover the bowl with cling wrap or a lid and leave it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or more. You’ll boost the flavor more if you let the meat marinate for several hours or up to a night.
- Applying Dry Coating
- While the chicken marinades, we should mix the dry ingredients to help the burger develop its well-known crispy layer. Pour about 1½ cups of all-purpose flour into a big or shallow bowl or plate. In addition, mix in ½ cup of cornflour to make the chicken even crispier. Now, you should add a teaspoon of salt, ½ teaspoon of garlic powder and ½ teaspoon of black pepper to the meat. Make certain these dry items are well mixed. It’s this flour mix we’re going to use to coat the chicken fillets just before we fry them.
- Cold Water Trick for Extra Crispiness
- A cold-water bath should be prepared before we cook the chicken. That’s how Zinger burgers get those recognizable crispy flakes. It helps to have a refrigerated bowl of water standing by your dry flour bowl.
- Take the chicken out of the fridge since it is marinated now. Individually, place a fillet in the flour mixture, press it down and then repeat with the rest. After that, drop it fast into the cold water bath for a quick moment. After that, dust the fish a second time with the dry flour. Applying two layers of breading is what makes the chicken’s crust both thick and crispy.
- When the fillets are coated, set them on a tray to rest for 5–7 minutes so the coating stays on during frying.
- Deep Fry the Chicken
- Time to have some fun—it’s frying time. Put oil in a deep frying pan or a wok and heat it on medium heat. Cover the fillets in at least enough oil to submerge them by about halfway. While the oil is at medium heat (around 325–350°F or 165–175°C), place the first fillet in or one or two fillets at one time. Cook the chicken in batches so they fry evenly and don’t become soggy.
- Cook each fish fillet by frying it for 5 to 6 minutes, turning it once, until the sides turn golden and are crispy and the inside is done. Get rid of the fillets and hang them over a wire rack or set them on a piece of kitchen paper to allow the extra oil to drain away.
- Mixing the Spicy Zinger Sauce
- Take advantage of the time the chicken rests after frying to prepare its spicy sauce. Put 4 tablespoons of mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of chili garlic sauce, 1 teaspoon of mustard paste and 1 teaspoon of ketchup together in a bowl. To liven up the cooking liquid, add 1 or 2 drops of either lemon juice or vinegar. Combine everything together until the sauce becomes smooth, creamy and feels a bit spicy. The sauce helps match the flavor of the chicken perfectly and links everything in your burger into one delightful taste.
- Assembling the Burger
- Now, we’ll put the burgers together. Before cooking the burger, brown your buns slightly with a little butter on the stove or in the oven. If you include this, the bun stays crunchy because the sauce doesn’t soak into the bread. Spoon a good serving of your spicy sauce into the inside of the bun. Lay a leaf or two of fresh lettuce over the top. After that, place the crispy deep-fried chicken over the rice.
- To move it up another notch, add a cheddar cheese slice and either pickles or jalapeños. After that, coat the top bun with more sauce, cover it all and gently press the buns together.
- How You Present the Dish
- It’s ready to serve your delicious Finger Zinger Burger. Crispy batter, tender chicken, lively spices and a spicy sauce make this taste much better than most fast-food meals. If you want the best, add fries, coleslaw or a chilled drink to your meal.
- If you want to go the extra mile, you can even make a burger box at home for a full presentation. Line a cardboard box with food-grade paper, add your Zinger burger, and some fries on the side—it looks and feels just like a restaurant meal!
- Final Thoughts: Enjoy Every Bite!
- And that’s it. You’ve just made a professional-level Finger Zinger Burger in your own kitchen. This recipe is a crowd-pleaser and perfect for family meals, parties, or weekend treats. Don’t forget to share your creations and enjoy every crispy, flavorful bite!