Buffalo Fried Chicken Burger With Pickles & Ranch-Style Dip

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:30:21 GMT

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 220°C/ 200°C (fan)/ gas 7, then take your chicken out of the fridge, open the packet and let it air

Step 2

Cut the potatoes (skins on) into fries. Add the fries to a baking tray with a drizzle of vegetable oil and a pinch of salt and pepper

Step 3

Give everything a good mix up and put the tray in the oven for 20-25 min or until the fries are golden and crisp

Step 4

Meanwhile, slice the chicken breast portions in half horizontally so you’re left with 4 [8] thinner pieces

Step 5

Add 80ml [160ml] milk to a bowl with half the cider vinegar (you’ll use the rest later!) – this is your marinade

Step 6

Add the sliced chicken to the marinade and give everything a good mix up, then set aside until later. Tip: This will help to tenderise your chicken!

Step 7

Slice the cucumber finely into discs . Add the cucumber discs and the remaining cider vinegar to a bowl with a pinch of salt and sugar

Step 8

Stir everything together and set aside – this is your quick-pickled cucumber

Step 9

Heat a small pot with 10g [20g] butter over a low heat

Step 10

Once melted, remove the pot from the heat and add the sriracha (can't handle the heat? Go easy!) with a pinch of salt and sugar

Step 11

Stir everything together until fully combined with a sauce-like consistency – this is your buffalo sauce

Step 12

Slice the brioche buns in half

Step 13

Peel and grate the garlic

Step 14

Add the mayo to a small bowl with the dried oregano, grated garlic (not a big garlic fan? Try using less!), 1 tsp [2 tsp] of the pickling liquid from the cucumber pickles and a pinch of pepper

Step 15

Give everything a good mix up – this is your ranch-style dip

Step 16

Discard all the excess marinade from the chicken

Step 17

Add the smoked paprika, cornflour and 1 tbsp [2 tbsp] flour to the bowl with the marinated chicken

Step 18

Season with a pinch of salt and a generous grind of pepper and give everything a good mix up until the chicken is fully coated

Step 19

Heat a large, wide-based pan (preferably non-stick) with a very generous drizzle of vegetable oil over a medium-high heat

Step 20

Once the pan is hot, add the coated chicken and cook for 8-10 min on each side or until golden, crisp and cooked through (no pink meat!) – this is your fried chicken

Step 21

Add the brioche halves to a separate baking tray, cut side up, and put the tray in the oven for 4-5 min or until warmed through

Step 22

To build your burger, spread a little of the ranch-style dip on the base of the warmed brioche halves, top with a handful of the quick-pickled cucumber and the fried chicken, then drizzle the buffalo sauce over the top

Step 23

Top with the warmed brioche bun lids and serve the fries with the remaining quick-pickled cucumber and ranch-style dip to the side

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