Healthy Crispy Chicken Burgers

For the Chicken Patties

• 2 chicken breasts, beaten to even thickness and cut in half
• 2 cups low fat buttermilk (1%)
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp ground cayenne
• olive oil spray or 4 tbsp regular olive oil (depends on cooking method)

For the Burgers:

• 1 cup shredded red cabbage
• 1 tbsp lime juice (approx. half a lime)
• 1/4 chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt
• 4 brioche burger buns
• 2 tbsp light mayonnaise

1. Add chicken breast pieces to a large bowl. Pour buttermilk over the chicken and sprinkle with kosher salt. Push chicken down so that the buttermilk is covering the pieces of chicken. Refrigerate for 1 to 4 hours.
2. Remove chicken from fridge. Place beaten egg in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, whisk together all purpose flour, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne. Remove one piece of chicken from buttermilk and gently shake to remove excess. Dip each side in the egg and gently shake to remove excess. Dredge each side in the flour mixture and gently shake to remove excess. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet and repeat for the remaining pieces of chicken.
3. In a large mixing bowl, toss together the shredded cabbage, lime juice, cilantro, and kosher salt. Let sit as you cook your patties.

Oven Method:

1. Spray each seasoned chicken patty with olive oil and place the baking sheet in a preheated oven at 350F. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until juices run clear. Half way through cooking, flip the patties and spray the other side with olive oil.
2. Lightly toast your brioche buns. Spread light mayo on each bun. Add slaw and cooked chicken burger patty to each bun. Enjoy!

Fry Pan Method:

1. Heat a nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add 4 tbsp olive oil and chicken patties to the pan. Let cook for approximately 5 to 8 minutes per side, until the coating is crispy and starting to brown and the center is cooked through.
2. Lightly toast your brioche buns. Spread light mayo on each bun. Add slaw and cooked chicken burger patty to each bun. Enjoy!

Air Fryer Method:

1. Place a small piece of parchment in your air fryer basket to keep the coating on the chicken from sticking, but still allow airflow to crisp the chicken. Spray with olive oil. Set your air fryer to 400F for 15 to 20 minutes. Flip the chicken half way through and spray the other side with olive oil too. You may need more or less time, depending on your air fryer model.
2. Lightly toast your brioche buns. Spread light mayo on each bun. Add slaw and cooked chicken burger patty to each bun. Enjoy!