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Okay, let’s get started on how to make the perfect Wendy’s-style chicken burger right at home. Here’s what you’ll need:
Ingredients:
– 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about $6.99/lb at Trader Joe’s)
– 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (about $1.99 for 5lb at Walmart)
– 1/4 cup cornstarch (about $2.99 for 16oz at 99 Ranch Market)
– 1 tsp paprika (about $2.49 for 2.5oz at Trader Joe’s)
– 1 tsp garlic powder (about $1.99 for 2.5oz at Trader Joe’s)
– 1 tsp onion powder (about $1.99 for 2.5oz at Trader Joe’s)
– 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (about $2.99 for 2oz at 99 Ranch Market)
– 1/2 tsp salt (about $0.99 for 26oz at Walmart)
– 1/4 tsp black pepper (about $1.99 for 2oz at Trader Joe’s)
– 1/2 cup buttermilk (about $2.99 for 32oz at Trader Joe’s)
– 2 tbsp hot sauce (about $2.99 for 12oz at Walmart)
– 1 tbsp honey (about $3.99 for 12oz at Trader Joe’s)
– 4 brioche buns (about $3.99 for 4-pack at Trader Joe’s)
– 4 slices of American cheese (about $2.99 for 12-slice pack at Walmart)
– 4 leaves of lettuce (about $1.99 for 8-10 leaves at Trader Joe’s)
– 4 slices of tomato (about $0.99 each at 99 Ranch Market)
– Canola oil, for frying (about $3.99 for 48oz at Walmart)
Instructions:
1. Start by pounding the chicken breasts to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch. Cut each breast in half to make four smaller pieces.
2. In a shallow dish, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
3. In another dish, whisk together the buttermilk, hot sauce, and honey.
4. Dip each chicken piece first into the flour mixture, shaking off any excess, then into the buttermilk mixture, allowing any excess to drip off, and then back into the flour mixture, pressing to coat evenly. Set aside.
5. Heat about 1/2 inch of canola oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350-375 degrees Fahrenheit.
6. Carefully place the chicken pieces into the hot oil and fry for 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through.
7. Remove the chicken from the oil and place on paper towels to drain any excess oil. Immediately season with a sprinkle of salt.
8. To assemble the burgers, place a slice of cheese on the bottom bun, followed by a piece of lettuce, a slice of tomato, and a chicken patty. Top with the top bun and serve hot.
There you have it, an easy, cost-effective and delicious Wendy’s-style chicken burger that you can make right at home. Enjoy!
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