Spicy Nacho Chicken Burgers

This delightful fusion cuisine combines the comforting appeal of chicken burgers with a bold, spicy twist, achieved through the unique incorporation of nacho chips. The chicken is coated with crumbled nacho chips and baked to a crispy perfection, while the burger buns are infused with the same delightful crunch and fried for an extra crispy texture. Perfect for those who are adventurous with their culinary experiences, these burgers promise to tantalize your taste buds with every bite.
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Ingredients

For the Dough:
🥛 250 ml lukewarm milk
🍞 7 g instant yeast (1 tablespoon)
🌶️ 30 g hot chili sauce
🥚 1 egg (medium)
🌾 475 g all-purpose flour
🧂 8 g salt (1⅓ teaspoons)
🌽 40 g finely ground nacho chips
🧈 30 g unsalted butter

For the Chicken Mixture:
🍗 400 g chicken thighs
🧂 3 g salt (½ teaspoon)
🌶️ 3 g cayenne pepper (1 teaspoon)
🧅 4 g onion powder (1⅓ teaspoon)
🧂 2 g black pepper (⅔ teaspoon)
🌶️ 25 g hot chili sauce

For the Flour Mix:
🌾 75 g all-purpose flour
🧂 1 g salt (⅙ teaspoon)
🧂 2 g black pepper (⅔ teaspoon)
🧅 3 g onion powder (1 teaspoon)

For the Coating:
🥚 2 eggs (medium)
🌽 160 g nacho chips

Extra:
🥚 1 egg (medium) for brushing

Instructions

1- Prepare the Dough:

🧹 Grind 200 g of nacho chips finely, reserving 40 g for the dough.
🥛 In a mixing bowl, combine lukewarm milk, yeast, and hot chili sauce. Mix thoroughly and let it rest for 5 minutes.

🥚 Beat in one egg and mix well.
🌾 Add flour, salt, finely ground nacho chips, and butter. Knead the mixture for 10-12 minutes until the dough is smooth.
⏲️ Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm spot for 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.

2- Prepare the Chicken:

🧽 Wash and cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
🎽 In a bowl, mix the chicken with salt, cayenne pepper, onion powder, black pepper, and hot chili sauce. Ensure even coating and let marinate.

3- Prepare the Coating:

🌾 In a separate bowl, mix flour, salt, black pepper, and onion powder.
🥚 Whisk eggs in another bowl.
🍗 Begin by coating each piece of chicken in the flour mix, then dip in the beaten egg, and finally coat with finely ground nacho chips.
📜 Arrange the chicken on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

4- Shape the Buns:

🧼 Deflate the risen dough.
🍞 Divide dough into 12 equal portions and shape into balls.
🍥 Flatten each dough ball into a 13 cm round.
🥚 Beat the extra egg, brush it over the dough, and dip in the remaining ground nacho chips. Place on a parchment-lined baking tray.
⏲️ Allow the dough to rise for another 30 minutes, or until doubled in size.

5- Cook the Components:

🔥 Preheat your oven to 175°C (347°F).
🍗 Bake the marinated chicken for 25-30 minutes until it's golden brown and crispy.
🌻 In a frying pan, heat 2 cm of sunflower oil to 175°C (347°F).
🍞 Fry the buns until golden brown on both sides, then drain them on paper towels.

6- Assemble the Burgers:

🍽️ Open the buns and layer with sauce, fresh lettuce, and the baked chicken.

Prep Time: Approximately 2.5 to 3 hours (including rising times)
Cook Time: Chicken baking: 25-30 minutes
Total Time: Approximately 3.5 hours
Servings: 6