KFC Zinger Burger Fakeaway
Our KFC Zinger Burgers recipe is the perfect slimming friendly replacement for any diet plans like Weight Watchers or similar!
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NutritionPer Serving
- Calories211
- Carbs6.9g
- Protein34g
- Fat5.2g
- Saturates1.1g
- Sugars1.1g
For the full list of ingredients and comprehensive instructions, please see the recipe card at the end of this post. Before you scroll, there’s important stuff to know in the blurb!
One of our favourite choices from the KFC menu used to be the Zinger burger. Our version has all the flavours but without the high calories. Crispy, spiced coating and succulent chicken, you’ll love it!
This KFC Zinger Burger Fakeaway is JUST like the real thing, and so simple to make using a surprise ingredient: Doritos tortilla chips!
You can also change the spice mix to suit your taste – if you prefer some extra zing then add a little more chilli powder.
What diets is this KFC Zinger Burger Fakeaway suitable for?
This KFC Zinger Burger Fakeaway recipe is suitable if you’re gluten free as long as you swap out the following ingredients for gluten free versions;
- Tortilla Chips
You could also enjoy this recipe if you’re dairy free.
Please make sure to double or triple check all of your ingredients if you’re cooking for people with allergies.
How Weight Watchers friendly are these KFC Zinger Burger Fakeaway?
- You need to count 4 Points per portion of this KFC Zinger Burger Fakeaway recipe if you’re on WW Green.
- You need to count 2 Points per portion of this KFC Zinger Burger Fakeaway recipe if you’re on WW Blue.
- You need to count 2 Points per portion of this KFC Zinger Burger Fakeaway recipe if you’re on WW Purple.
This KFC Zinger Burger Fakeaway recipe has only 2 Points per portion! That’s a massive saving on the takeaway restaurant version, and leaves you with plenty of Points for accompaniments of your choice!
Do you need any special ingredients to make KFC Zinger Burger Fakeaway?
This recipe is really easy to make and you don’t need any special ingredients. If you’re not keen on spicy food, you can change the flavour of the Doritos you use!
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If you haven’t already got one, you’ll need a good baking tray like this one from Amazon.
Greaseproof paper is really handy for baking things with a crumb coating to stop it from sticking to the tray!
How many calories are in this KFC Zinger Burger Fakeaway?
There are 211 calories in this slimming friendly Fakeaway recipe, that means it fits into our Everyday Light recipe category.
We haven’t included any accompaniments or a roll in our recipe so it’s up to you what you serve it with, just be mindful to count the extra calories.
This KFC Zinger Burger Fakeaway is perfect if you’re following a calorie controlled diet, and the recipe fits well with any one of the major diet plans such as Weight Watchers.
As a guide, an average man needs around 2,500kcal (10,500kJ) a day to maintain a healthy body weight. For an average woman, that figure is around 2,000kcal (8,400kJ) a day. Obviously, if your goal is to lose weight then you might want to adjust these slightly! You can read more about these recommendations on the NHS website.
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 160°C and spray a baking tray with low calorie cooking spray. Place the Doritos and spices into a food bag and smash until they are nearly all in a fine crumb, but some larger pieces remain
Step 2
Ensure the chicken breasts are dry. Dust lightly with the cornflour. Break the egg into a dish and dip each chicken breast into it
Step 3
Put the chicken breasts onto the baking tray and sprinkle over the spice and Doritos mix, ensuring both sides of the chicken is coated thoroughly. Spray liberally with Low Calorie Cooking Spray and bake in the oven for 25 minutes
Step 4
After 25 minutes, turn the chicken and spray with low calorie cooking spray again. Bake for a further 15 minutes until the chicken is completely cooked through and golden
Step 5
Serve with your choice of garnish!
What should you serve with this KFC Zinger Burger Fakeaway?
What should you serve with this KFC Zinger Burger Fakeaway?Any of the following go really well with this recipe. Here are some of the classic accompaniments!
Whatever accompaniment you choose, don’t forget to account for the extra calories and/or other nutritional values.
How do you know when these KFC Zinger Burgers are cooked?
You should cook this recipe until the chicken is completely cooked through.
This should take approx 40 minutes in the oven.
Standard advice here in the UK is to cook food until it has reached 70°C and stayed at that temperature for 2 minutes. This is to keep your family safe.
Can I freeze this KFC Zinger Burger Fakeaway?
Yes you can! This recipe can be frozen, but please remember to do the following;
- Freeze it as soon as it is cold enough.
- Use a container or bag that is suitable for freezing.
Don’t forget to add a label with what it is, and on what date you put it in the freezer!
How do I reheat this KFC Zinger Burger Fakeaway?
From chilled: Place in a microwave proof container with loosely fitting lid and heat for 4-7 minutes until piping hot.
From frozen: Allow to defrost, and heat covered in the microwave for 3-5 minutes then stir. Cook for a further 5-7 minutes until piping hot.
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KFC Zinger Burger Fakeaway
Our KFC Zinger Burgers recipe is the perfect slimming friendly replacement for any diet plans like Weight Watchers or similar!
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Prep Time
10 MINS
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Cook Time
40 MINS
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WW
2 Smart
Points - KCals 211
- Carbs 6.9G
- WW Points:
- 4 Green
- 2 Blue
- 2 Purple
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 160°C and spray a baking tray with low calorie cooking spray. Place the Doritos and spices into a food bag and smash until they are nearly all in a fine crumb, but some larger pieces remain
- Ensure the chicken breasts are dry. Dust lightly with the cornflour. Break the egg into a dish and dip each chicken breast into it
- Put the chicken breasts onto the baking tray and sprinkle over the spice and Doritos mix, ensuring both sides of the chicken is coated thoroughly. Spray liberally with low calorie cooking spray and bake in the oven for 25 minutes
- After 25 minutes, turn the chicken and spray with low calorie cooking spray again. Bake for a further 15 minutes until the chicken is completely cooked through and golden
- Serve with your choice of garnish!
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MandyMonday 14th June 2021
Hi, I have made this and froze it for another day, can I cook from frozen ?
HollyTuesday 15th June 2021
Hey Mandy, it is best to defrost overnight in the fridge and reheat from chilled until piping hot. Hope that helps!
KatySunday 11th April 2021
I’m so chuffed to find this recipe, having been newly diagnosed with coeliac disease I thought kfc was gone forever! I find super spicy things hard to tolerate, would these still work ok with plain tortilla chips? Thanks so much!
HollyFriday 16th April 2021
Hey Katy, yes the KFC Zinger Burger will work with plain tortilla chips for the coating and alter the calories accordingly, hope that helps!
BridgetWednesday 7th April 2021
Hi, I have your books and love them, I love this recipe but I would like to know what is approximate weight of chicken breasts you use for your recipes so I can stay within the calories please?
HollyWednesday 7th April 2021
Hey Bridget, chicken breast weights and sizes can vary from brand to brand but an average chicken breast is approximately 130g – 180g hope that helps!
RachelMonday 5th April 2021
What size chicken are people using to only have 211 calories? The chicken breasts I use were 340g and this meant way more calories than just 211? Thanks
HollyWednesday 7th April 2021
Hey Rachel, chicken breast weights and sizes can vary from brand to brand but an average chicken breast is approximately 130g – 180g hope that helps!
Beth HoltWednesday 24th March 2021
We love this recipe, it’s one of our favourites! Simple, easy and delicious!
HollyWednesday 24th March 2021
Hey Beth, thanks so much for your message, we are so glad to hear you enjoy this recipe!
SarahSunday 21st March 2021
I followed the recipe but Dorito mix stuck to the tray even though I sprayed with fry lite.. not sure what I did wrong?
HollyMonday 22nd March 2021
Hi Sarah, a lot of people in our facebook community suggest lining the baking tray with greaseproof paper if you are struggling with the chicken sticking, hope that helps!
Sharon BishopThursday 18th March 2021
Love love love this recipe ❤️, definitely a massive hit in my house, thank you 👌👏👏
HollyMonday 22nd March 2021
Hey Sharon, thanks so much for your message we are so glad to hear you enjoyed this recipe!
Vicky EastSaturday 13th March 2021
How can you do sweet potato fries as a side to this burger when there is more than 20 degrees difference in the cooking temperatures?
HollyMonday 15th March 2021
Hi Vicky, it will just mean one will cook for longer at the lower temperature so it may be best to pop either the chicken or the fries in first depending on which oven temperature you pick and then add the other later on, hope that helps!
KellyMonday 8th March 2021
Could you make this in the air fryer?
HollyFriday 12th March 2021
Hi Kelly, yes this could be made in the air-fryer preheat to 180ºC and cook for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and there is no pinkness remaining, hope that helps!
RochelleThursday 25th February 2021
These were absolutely delicious 😋 deffo don’t need to go to kfc anymore. Family favourite 😍
HollyFriday 26th February 2021
Hey Rochelle, so glad you enjoyed the KFC Zinger Burger Fakeaway!
Carol-Ann DaltonSunday 4th April 2021
Just need a PON KFC gravy now and I’ll never go again 😋
HollyWednesday 7th April 2021
Hey Carol-Ann, we do have a gravy recipe HERE which might work well for a KFC inspired feast!
Sam I'AnsonThursday 25th February 2021
These went down so well with the boys (8 and 10), they even said they’d rather have homemade Zinger burgers than actual KFC!! We teamed the burgers with Pinch of Nom’s homemade fries for the ultimate combo. Quick, easy and healthy recipe.
HollyThursday 25th February 2021
Hey Sam, so glad you and your family enjoyed the KFC Zinger Burgers!
SukiSunday 24th January 2021
I made these the other night and we had them in wraps with salad. They went down a treat with everyone. The only things is 30g Doritos wasn’t enough to coat 4 chicken breasts or am I doing something wrong. I needed more to get a decent coverage for all 4 breast?
HollyMonday 25th January 2021
Hi Suki, you may have slightly larger chicken breasts than what we used for the recipe so the coating isn’t covering all of the chicken. You could use a little more of the Dorito mixture and alter the calories accordingly using our guide HERE hope that helps!
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