- 2 large chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for spice)
For the Breading:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch (makes it extra crispy!)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (for extra crunch)
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola oil)
For the Avocado Sauce:
- 1 ripe avocado
- ½ cup Greek yogurt or mayo
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional, for a kick)
For Assembling the Burger:
- 4 burger buns (brioche or sesame seed)
- Lettuce leaves
- Tomato slices
- Pickles (optional)
- Cheese slices (optional)