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Zinger Sandwich

Chicken strips soaked in yogurt and coated in a crisp, spicy crust, in a burger bun with lettuce and pickles.

Zinger Sandwich
Cooking time
1 hr 26 min
Hands-on time
26 min
Free time
1 hr
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
American
Calories
740
Contains
Gluten, Dairy, Eggs

The most important step in a zinger is soaking the chicken in yogurt for at least an hour, because its acidity tenderizes the fibers. Then the strips are pressed hard into the flour and starch, and the pressing makes the craggy flakes that give the crunch.

Before you start

  • Before you beginRead the steps completely, measure the ingredients, and prepare the tools before turning on the heat or oven.
  • Timing the servingPrepare what you can in advance and leave the final touches until serving time to maintain the texture.

Ingredients

4people

Amounts follow the number of people

For the crispy chicken

For bread and toppings

For the sauce

When doubling the quantity, use a wider container, and gradually increase the salt and seasoning after tasting.

Shopping list

Equipment

  • Two shallow bowls — One for the yogurt, one for the flour and cornflour mix.
  • Deep pot for frying — Medium heat so the chicken cooks before the coating burns.
  • Draining rack — Keeps the coating crisp after frying.

Method

  1. Soak the chicken slices in buttermilk for at least an hour in the refrigerator.

    1 hrYou can walk away
    You’ll know it’s ready when

    The slices are completely submerged.

    Tip: The yogurt's acidity tenderizes the fibers — this is the most important step in a zinger.

  2. Mix the flour, cornstarch and spices, and coat each slice, pressing it on firmly.

    8 min
    You’ll know it’s ready when

    A thick, irregular layer covers the entire slice.

    Tip: Pressing hard makes the craggy bits that give the crunch.

  3. Heat the oil to a medium temperature, and fry the slices until golden.

    12 min
    You’ll know it’s ready when

    The color is a deep golden and the slice floats.

    Tip: Oil that is too hot burns the flour before the chicken is cooked.

  4. Drain them on a rack, mix the mayonnaise sauce, and assemble the sandwiches.

    6 min
    You’ll know it’s ready when

    The crust is still crisp when pressed.

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