Dairy-Free Homemade KFC Zinger Burger
Satisfy your fast-food cravings with this Dairy-Free Homemade KFC Zinger Burger recipe, a mouthwatering twist on the classic fried chicken sandwich that’s perfect for those avoiding dairy. Juicy chicken breast fillets are marinated in a tangy homemade dairy-free buttermilk and coated with a crispy, flavorful spice blend featuring smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Pan-fried to golden perfection, these fillets are layered on soft, toasted dairy-free burger buns with creamy dairy-free mayonnaise, fresh lettuce, and ripe tomato slices. Completely customizable and easily prepared in just 40 minutes, this recipe delivers the irresistible crunch, spice, and savory goodness of the iconic KFC Zinger—without the dairy! Perfect for indulging at home, it’s a delicious, allergen-friendly upgrade to your burger night lineup.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Chicken breast fillets
- 1 cup Dairy-free buttermilk (soy milk + lemon juice)
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal and 3 tablespoons water Egg substitute (flaxseed meal + water)
- 3 cups Vegetable oil
- 0.25 cup Dairy-free mayonnaise
- 4 pieces Lettuce leaves
- 4 pieces Tomato slices
- 2 pieces Dairy-free burger buns
Instructions
Prepare the dairy-free buttermilk by mixing 1 cup of soy milk with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Let it sit for 5 minutes until it curdles slightly.
Pound the chicken breast fillets to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch.
In a shallow dish, mix the dairy-free buttermilk and egg substitute. In another shallow dish, combine flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
Dip each chicken fillet into the buttermilk mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coat.
Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat to 350°F (175°C).
Fry the chicken fillets in batches, if necessary, for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
While the chicken is cooking, lightly toast the dairy-free burger buns in a dry pan.
Spread a layer of dairy-free mayonnaise on the bottom half of each bun.
Place a crispy chicken fillet on each bun, top with lettuce, tomato slices, and the top half of the bun.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Dairy-Free Homemade KFC Zinger Burger!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7437 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 697.3 g | 894% | |
| Saturated Fat | 101.2 g | 506% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 403.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 278 mg | 93% | |
| Sodium | 3740 mg | 163% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 219.2 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.7 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.9 g | ||
| Protein | 139.4 g | 279% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 447 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 15.4 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 1742 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
