Harry’s Fried Chicken Burger with Homemade Peri Peri Mayo

Harry’s Fried Chicken Burger with Homemade Peri Peri Mayo
Prep 10 minCook 20 minTotal 30 minServes 4Cuisine American-South African fusionCourse Main Course

AuthorOZ Braai
5.0 (3)DifficultyBeginner

This burger is what happens when crispy fried chicken meets the bold flavour of a homemade Peri Peri mayo. It’s crunchy, juicy, spicy — and doesn’t need a deep fryer to pull it off. Perfect for weekend cook-ups, this recipe uses our Harry’s Fried Chicken Spice for a seriously punchy crust, and Very Peri Spice for a creamy mayo you’ll want to put on everything.

Ingredients

For the Chicken
 500 g chicken thighs(boneless, skinless)
 2 cups buttermilk
  Salt and pepper to taste
 1 cup plain flour
 1 cup cornflour
 6 tbsp Harry’s Fried Chicken Spice
  Rice Bran Oil for frying (enough to shallow or deep fry)
For the Peri Peri Mayo
  1 whole egg
  1/2 cup olive oil (or neutral oil)
 2 tbsp vinegar
  Juice of half a lemon
 1 tbsp Very Peri Spice
To Assemble
  Burger buns(4)
  Butter for toasting
  Cos lettuce(hand-torn)
  2 fresh tomatoes, sliced

Directions

1

Add chicken thighs to a bowl with buttermilk. Season with salt and pepper, and mix. Let it marinate while you prep everything else.

2

In another bowl, mix the plain flour, cornflour, and 6 tablespoons of Harry’s Fried Chicken Spice. The cornflour helps the coating stick and gives it a crispier finish.

3

Take the chicken out of the marinade and press each piece firmly into the spice mix until fully coated. Set aside on a plate.

4

To make the mayo, crack one whole egg into a tall jug. Add the oil and blend with a stick blender until thick.

5

Add vinegar, lemon juice, and Very Peri Spice to the mayo. Blend again until smooth and creamy.

6

Heat your oil in a deep pan or pot. You want it between 140–160°C. Too hot and the coating will burn before the chicken is cooked through.

7

While the oil heats, slice your tomatoes, break up the lettuce, and butter your burger buns.

8

Fry the chicken in batches (2 pieces at a time) until golden and cooked through. Internal temp should reach 74°C. Set aside on paper towel.

9

To assemble: start with lettuce and tomato, add the crispy chicken, drizzle generously with the Peri Peri mayo, and close the lid.

10

Take a bite and enjoy the crunch, heat, and flavour!

Equipment

Enjoy!

Harry’s Fried Chicken Burger with Homemade Peri Peri Mayo

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