Ingredients
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1/4 c. yellow mustard
1 tbsp. honey
1/4 tsp. smoked paprika
Kosher salt
1 lb. ground chicken
1 shallot
1 tbsp. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 c. finely crushed cornflakes
Vegetable oil, for frying (about 2 c.)
6 hamburger buns
1/2 head of iceberg lettuce, shredded
Sliced beefsteak tomatoes and/or bread-and-butter pickles, for serving
Preparation
Step 1In a medium bowl, mix mayonnaise, mustard, honey, and paprika; season with salt. Refrigerate until ready to use. Step 2Make Ahead: Mayo can be made 3 days ahead. Store in an airtight container and keep refrigerated.
Step 1In large bowl, mix chicken, shallot, flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Form into 6 (about 3-oz.) patties.Step 2In a shallow bowl, spread cornflakes in an even layer. Press patties into cornflakes on both sides.Step 3Into a large, straight-sided skillet or Dutch oven fitted with a deep-fry thermometer, pour oil to a depth of 1". Heat over medium-high heat until thermometer registers 350º. Working in batches, cook patties, flipping once, until golden brown and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer patties to a paper-towel lined plate; season with salt. Step 4Spread honey mustard mayo on cut sides of each bun. Place lettuce on bottom bun, top with tomato and/or pickles and a chicken patty, and close with top bun.
It was equally important to create this sandwich with a few classic ingredients in mind: shallots, garlic powder, shredded lettuce, pickles, and honey mustard mayo. I mix the ground chicken with minced shallots and lots of garlic powder so flavor is coming from the inside out. Grinding the cornflakes is key so the crunch factor is consistent. Homemade honey mustard seals the deal with a sweet-creamy-tangy vibe you’ll love. Shredded lettuce and bread-and-butter pickles are there for the refreshing crunchy background notes you also need on a fried sandwich. If you’re interested in other back to school meal ideas and tips, we got them. What do chicken patties consist of?If you were to buy frozen chicken patties—no judgment—the ingredients might include ground chicken, flour, cornmeal, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Most of which are incorporated into this version. Some patties have a bread crumb-like exterior that’s pretty nostalgic, but I used cornflakes here for the ultimate crunch.Are chicken patties baked or fried?Chicken patties can be either baked or fried. I fried these for the ultimate crunch experience, but baking them at a high temperature will give you the same experience with less oil. To help the patties brown, spray olive oil onto both sides before baking and place on a wire rack set inside a baking sheet. If you have a convection setting, use it so the heat is circulating around the patties. Can I make chicken patties without the bun?These chicken patties are almost like big chicken nuggets, so eating without a bun isn’t a bad idea. Whatever you decide, you’ll enjoy the patty as a sandwich or on its own with the honey mustard mayo alongside.Can I freeze chicken patties after frying?The freezer aisle sells them par-cooked and frozen, so why shouldn’t you? I recommend frying the chicken patties, allowing them to cool, and freezing individually wrapped in foil and sealed in a zip-top bag. If you don’t have time to fry these off, you can form the patties and freeze them in a plastic bag until ready to use.
