The Chicken Zinger Burger (Pakistani-Style Recipe) offers a delicious fried chicken sandwich experience with marinated, fried chicken and flavorful assembly. Have tried and tested by more than 10 times. Perfect for kids' lunch boxes or a quick plan weeknight dinner.
WHAT IS A ZINGER BURGER?
The Chicken Zinger Burger (Pakistani-Style Recipe) is a flavorful, crispy chicken sandwich that showcases Pakistani culinary skill. Originally from KFC, it has become an iconic dish in Pakistani cuisine. The taste so much better than KFC's Zinger.
One of the first things I always eat when I land in Pakistan is KFC’s Zinger Burger. Dahi Puri Chaat is another must-have for me as soon as I arrive!
The perfect crispiness of the chicken is achieved with a blend of corn flour, rice flour, all-purpose flour, and a mix of seasonings. This amazing Pakistani main dish recipe comes from my beautiful sister-in-law—she truly makes the best Zinger burger. She’s tested, trialed, and perfected this Pakistani dinner recipe, and her Zinger Burger is always spot on.
Be sure to also try other delicious Pakistani recipes like Masala Fries and Chicken Reshmi Kababs.
WHY MAKE THIS RECIPE?
- This recipe is quick and easy.
- This recipe comes with secret zinger sauce.
- This recipe has a secret mix of flour.
- It makes a perfect lunch item for your kids.
- It will be one of favorite Pakistani dinner recipes.
HOW TO MAKE BUTTERMILK AT HOME?
To make homemade buttermilk, simply add 1 tablespoon of vinegar to a cup of room-temperature milk and let it sit for 10 minutes. Stir, and it's ready to use. Don’t skip this marination step, as it enhances both the flavor and tenderness of the chicken.
SUBSTITUTE AND ADDITIONS
- This recipe includes a secret Zinger sauce, but you can always use store-bought burger sauce as a substitute.
- I used pepper jack cheese, but mozzarella, Swiss, or American cheese would work just as well.
- I prefer Brioche buns, but potato or regular burger buns are great alternatives.
INGREDIENTS
- Chicken – Use chicken breast for this recipe you can use chicken thighs as well.
- Mustard – Adds flavor to the dish.
- Powdered Spices and Seasonings – Enhance the overall taste.
- Corn Flour – Helps achieve a crispy coating on the chicken.
- All-Purpose Flour – Contributes to the crispiness of the chicken.
- Rice Flour – This flour is flavorless and tasteless, but adds to the crispiness and helps the chicken binds well.
HOW TO MAKE ZINGER BURGER?
Make the batter for the chicken, drench the chicken, cover, and marinate for at least 2 hours.
Make the secret Zinger sauce.
Make the flour mixture and set aside.
Make the egg mixture and set aside.
Watch the video or look below in the recipe card in order to learn which order you should coat the chicken.
Fry the chicken on both sides.
Toast the bun and melt the cheese on the bun.
Look in the video how to assemble the sandwich.
Enjoy!
PRO TIPS
- Always add milk to the egg mixture.
- Fry the chicken on medium to medium-low heat to ensure it cooks through.
- Follow the coating method shown in the video or as explained in the recipe card.
- Marinate the chicken for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
- Coat the chicken thoroughly by first dipping it in the egg mixture on both sides, then in the flour mixture. Dip it back in the egg mixture, then coat it with the flour mixture again. (Refer to the video if you need clarification.)
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Chicken Zinger Burger (Pakistani-Style Recipe)
Ingredients
Butter Milk
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
Chicken Mixture
- 3 big chicken breast fillets cut in half
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tsp mustard
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp white pepper
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- ⅛ tsp nutmeg powder
- 1 tbsp italian seasoning
- 1 tsp red chili flakes
- 2 tsp kashmiri red chili powder or red chili powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
Flour Mixture
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 3 tsp corn flour
- 3 tsp rice flour
- 1½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp white pepper
- 4 tbsp paprika
- 2 tbsp cajun seasonings
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 2 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tsp red chili flakes
- 1½ tsp red chili powder
- ½ cup bread crumbs
Egg Mixture
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp milk
Secret Zinger Burger Sauce
- 5 tbsp mayonnaise
- 3 tsp siracha
- 1½ tsp ketchup
Frying
- 6 cup olive oil
Assemble
- lettuce leaf
- tomato
- onion
- brioche buns
Instructions
Make the Buttermilk
- Pour milk into the measuring cup until it reaches the 1-cup mark. Gently stir the mixture and allow it to rest for 10 minutes. During this time, you'll observe a subtle separation in the milk, indicating a mild curdling process.
Make the Chicken Mixture
- In a bowl, add buttermilk, chicken, all the seasonings from the chicken mixture listed in the ingredient list and mix well.
- Marinate for 2 hours.
Make the Secret Zinger Burger sauce
- Mix all the ingredients for the zinger sauce set aside.
Flour Mixture
- Mix all the ingredients for the flour mixture from the ingredients' list and set aside.
Egg Mixture
- Whisk egg and milk together and set aside.
Coat and Fry
- Take a chicken piece and dip in the egg mixture on both sides, coat in the flour mixture, then dip it back in the chicken mixture, then coat in the flour mixture again. (See video if you're confused.)
- In a wok, on medium heat, add 6 cups of oil and let it heat up.
- Add the coated chicken in the hot oil. Let it fry for 5-7 minutes on each side or until the chicken is fully cooked from inside.
Assemble
- See the video how to assemble the sandwich or you can assemble it your way.
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