Cornflake Chicken and Candied Bacon Burger

31 Jul 2024

Cornflake Chicken and Candied Bacon Burger

| easy | Serves Makes 2 large burgers

Ingredients

  • 200g cornflakes
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tbsp Jack’s Texas Rodeo multi purpose seasoning (or hot flavoured seasoning of your choice)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 500g boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 6 rashers of streaky bacon
  • 50g brown sugar
  • 50ml maple syrup
  • 2 burger buns
  • 4 slices burger cheese
  • Lettuce
  • Barbecue sauce

Directions

1.

Preheat grill

Preheat the grill on one side to 200°C. This is setting up for indirect cooking.

2.

Make breadcrumbs

Add the cornflakes to the bowl of the food processor and pulse until they resemble breadcrumbs. Add to a bowl with the multi purpose seasoning and set aside.

Recipe Image

3.

Whisk eggs and milk

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk.

4.

Coat chicken

Dip each chicken thigh into the egg mixture, then place into the cornflake mixture getting as much on as you can.

Recipe Image

5.

Bake

Place the chicken thighs into a tray and place on to the cool side of the grill and close the lid. Allow to bake for approximately 20 – 25 minutes flipping half way to ensure they don’t burn.

Recipe Image

6.

Add cheese

Five minutes before the chicken reaches optimal temperature of 75°C (at approximately 72°C), place on top some burger cheese and allow to melt.

7.

Remove from grill

Once cooked remove chicken from the grill.

8.

Prepare bacon

Prepare the bacon whilst the chicken is cooking and time to come off together.

9.

Mix syrup and sugar

Mix the maple syrup and brown sugar in a long dish or baking tray which is long enough to dip the bacon.

10.

Dip bacon

Dip in the bacon slices covering completely in the sugary mixture.

Recipe Image

11.

Bake over direct heat on the flat plate for approximately 10 minutes flipping half way and ensuring it doesn’t burn. Remove from the grill when crispy.

Recipe Image

Recipe Author

Recipe Author

Jack

Hailing from East London, Jack is a culinary artisan with a passion for all things smoky, sizzling, and downright delicious. With a background deeply rooted in the art of barbecue, Jack has honed his craft over the years, becoming a true pitmaster extraordinaire. More than just a chef, Jack is a firm believer that barbecue is about more than just food—it's about bringing people together with an aim to turn every meal into a memorable experience.

Latest Recipes

Start Shopping Now!

Barbecues

Create The Ultimate Outdoor Dining Experience

With all Outback barbecues, quality is built in. Choose from exceptional charcoal barbecues and stunning firepits or create the ultimate dining experience with a 4 burner or 6 burner barbecue, in eye-catching stainless steel. With Outback it’s so easy to enjoy the outdoors season after season.

With premium barbecues and stunning, summer-and-beyond firepits, Outback has a range that includes some of the world’s most trusted products for the best in outdoor living.

View products
Outback Barbecues