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Easy Crispy Spicy Fried Chicken Burger 🍔🔥

Chicken Marinade

• 4 boneless chicken thighs
• ½ tsp each salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika
• 1 tsp crushed chillies
• 2–3 tbsp hot sauce (Sriracha or your favourite)
• 1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice)

Marinate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.

Coating

• 1 cup plain flour
• ½ tsp each salt & pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika

Coat chicken well in seasoned flour, pressing firmly for extra crispiness.

Fry
Deep fry at 170–180°C (340–350°F) for 6–7 mins until golden, crispy, and cooked through.

Quick Slaw
Mix shredded cabbage, carrot, onion, mayo, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt & pepper.

Toast burger buns with butter, then assemble with mayo, slaw, crispy chicken, and cheese slices.

Ingredients

• The Meat: Shrimp (peeled/deveined) and smoked sausage (sliced).
• Diced yellow onion, bell peppers, and celery.
• The Rice: 1.5 cups Arborio rice.
• The Seasoning: Old Bay, smoked paprika, garlic & onion powder, thyme, cayenne, black & white pepper, and tomato paste.
• Liquid: 3 cups water + 1 chicken bouillon cube and bay leaves.
• Finish: Green onions and fresh lime juice.

Instructions

1. Shrimp: Toss shrimp with oil and seasonings. Sear in a hot pot for 1-2 mins per side; set aside.
2. Sausage: Brown the sliced sausage for 8-10 mins in the same pot; set aside.
3. Veggies: Sauté your diced vegetables in the leftover oil, scraping up all the browned bits from the bottom.
4. Toast Rice: Add tomato paste and seasonings, then toss in the Arborio rice to toast for 2 mins.
5. Simmer: Return sausage to the pot with water, bouillon, salt, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer on low for 15-20 mins.
6. Finish: Fold in the cooked shrimp, green onions, and lime juice. Serve with extra lime wedges!