Soy-Free Homemade Zinger Fillet
Craving a crispy, perfectly spiced fried chicken experience without soy? Our Soy-Free Homemade Zinger Fillet recipe delivers all the bold, fiery flavors of a fast-food favorite in your very own kitchen—no soy required! These tender chicken breast fillets are marinated in a zesty buttermilk and hot sauce blend for incredible juiciness, then coated in a seasoned flour mixture featuring paprika, cayenne, and garlic for that signature zinger kick. Fried to golden perfection, these fillets boast a crunchy, crave-worthy crust that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Quick to prepare, versatile, and utterly delicious, these soy-free zinger fillets are perfect in sandwiches, wraps, or served alongside your favorite sides. Treat your taste buds to a restaurant-quality experience at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breast fillets
- 240 ml Buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons Hot sauce
- 240 grams All-purpose flour
- 60 grams Cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 500 ml Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
Place the chicken breast fillets between two pieces of plastic wrap and gently pound them to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch.
In a bowl, mix together the buttermilk and hot sauce. Add the chicken fillets, ensuring they are completely covered. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.
In a shallow dish, combine the flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly.
Remove the chicken from the buttermilk mixture, allowing excess to drip off, and dredge each fillet in the flour mixture. Ensure each fillet is coated evenly and set aside on a plate.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat. The oil should be hot but not smoking, about 350°F (175°C).
Carefully add the dredged chicken fillets to the hot oil, frying in batches if necessary. Avoid overcrowding the pan for even cooking.
Fry each side of the fillet for about 5-6 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Remove the cooked fillets from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
Serve the zinger fillets hot, in a sandwich with lettuce and mayo or alongside your favorite sides.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6732 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 539.3 g | 691% | |
| Saturated Fat | 84.2 g | 421% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 584 mg | 195% | |
| Sodium | 4944 mg | 215% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 259.3 g | 94% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.4 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.4 g | ||
| Protein | 249.4 g | 499% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.2 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 420 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 18.1 mg | 101% | |
| Potassium | 2303 mg | 49% | |
*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.
