2-1/2teaspoonssmoked paprika or cayenne pepper powder
1/2tspblack pepper
Instructions
Make the fried chicken
Wash the chicken and allow to drain on a colander. Then pat dry using a clean kitchen towel or Kitchen tissue. Use a meat tenderiser/mallet to pound the chicken and keep aside.
In a bowl mix the buttermilk, garlic powder & cayenne powder. Add the chicken breasts to this and keep aside for at least 20 mins
Heat enough oil in a deep fryer/wok/pan
In a shallow plate mix together everything mentioned under ‘Flour mix’ and coat the marinated chicken into well.
Gently slip the coated chicken into the hot (but not smoking) oil and fry till golden brown and tender.
Transfer on a plate lined with kitchen tissue to drain any excess oil
Assemble the burger
Slice a burger bun horizontally into half and spread the mayonnaise evenly.
Place the lettuce, pickled gherkins, onion rings & tomato slices. Place the freshly fried chicken breast and top up with a slice of cheese. You can repeat the toppings if you wish before placing the remaining half of the burger bun on top.