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
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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.
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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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?
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
- KCals 211
- Carbs 6.9G
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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ZoeSaturday 21st January 2023
Hi, I have just cooked this but my coating didn’t crisp but went soggy instead, where might I have gone wrong? I felt like I followed it all step by step, thanks
HollyTuesday 31st January 2023
Hi Zoe, When dipping in the egg let the excess drip off. It could be that if there is too much egg on chicken the Doritos are soaking it up. Also don’t leave the chicken burgers on the tray too long after cooking as they can get a little soggy sat on the tray. Hope that helps!
CarlaSunday 13th November 2022
Hi, will this work as well without having cornflour as I can’t seem to locate it at present. Thank you
SharonMonday 14th November 2022
Hi Carla, the cornflour helps the egg and the crushed Doritos stick to the chicken breasts properly. If you haven’t got cornflour you could use flour instead. Hope this helps.
NeilThursday 25th August 2022
Can you do these in an air fryer
SharonMonday 29th August 2022
Hi Neil, our KFC Zinger Burger Fakeaway should work well in an air fryer. We have a handy guide here for converting recipes to an air fryer and includes a time and temperature guide: How to Convert Recipes to an Air Fryer. Hope you enjoy the recipe!
Kelly Jeffery-GrantTuesday 7th June 2022
Hi I’ve made these twice now and about to do a third. They are a hit.
Can you make them with fresh chicken then freeze uncooked and cook in the oven when thawed?
Thanks
Kelly
HollyMonday 13th June 2022
Hey Kelly, we think it’s best to coat and cook this chicken and then freeze once cooled. Once ready to use defrost throughly and reheat until piping hot. Hope that helps!
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