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Hot Spiced Honey Chicken Burgers

15 minutes Serves 4 Easy Truffle and Black Garlic

These Hot Spiced Honey Chicken Burgers deliver everything you want from a fakeaway night at home. Crispy cornflake-crusted chicken, sticky hot honey glaze, crunchy slaw and a drizzle of Truffle & Black Garlic Rāyu create the ultimate sweet, spicy, crunchy burger experience.

These burgers were born somewhere between a South West road trip, a fakeaway craving and a desire to make something ridiculously satisfying without reaching for the takeaway menu. Crispy chicken coated in a crunchy cornflake crumb, glazed in sticky hot honey butter and stacked high with fresh slaw, cheese and lettuce creates the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, crunchy and indulgent.

They're the kind of burgers that require a few extra napkins but are absolutely worth it.

Truffle and Black Garlic
Used in this recipe
Truffle and Black Garlic
The final drizzle of Truffle & Black Garlic Rāyu is what takes these burgers from great to unforgettable. The earthy truffle, rich black garlic and crunchy texture cut through the sweetness of the honey glaze and add layers of umami that make every bite bigger, bolder and more addictive.
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The Recipe

Ingredients

  • FOR THE CHICKEN
  • 2 eggs, beaten

  • 3 cups cornflakes, lightly crushed
  • 
1 tsp smoked paprika

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • Salt and pepper

  • 4 chicken breast fillets or schnitzels

  • Olive oil spray
  • 

FOR THE HONEY GLAZE
  • 
½ cup runny honey

  • 2 tbsp hot sauce

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter

  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • FOR ASSEMBLY

  • 4 brioche or burger buns
  • 
4 slices cheese

  • 1 cup slaw

  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise

  • Fresh lettuce

  • Pickled jalapeños (optional)

  • Truffle & Black Garlic Rāyu

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C.

  2. Combine cornflakes, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper.

  3. Coat chicken in egg then crumb mixture.

  4. Bake 20–25 minutes until golden.

  5. Warm honey, hot sauce and vinegar.

  6. Whisk in butter.

  7. Brush over cooked chicken.
  8. 
Toast buns.

  9. Layer buns with lettuce, slaw, chicken, cheese and jalapeños.
Finish with Truffle & Black Garlic Rāyu or other Rāyu of choice.

Why It Works

Sweet Meets Heat
The sticky hot honey glaze delivers sweetness upfront before the chilli slowly builds in the background.

Crunch On Crunch
The cornflake crumb and crunchy Rāyu create incredible texture in every bite.

Fakeaway Done Better
You get all the satisfaction of a takeaway burger with fresher ingredients and more control over what goes into it.

Balanced Flavour
Fresh slaw and lettuce help cut through the richness and keep everything feeling bright and fresh.

The Rāyu Effect
Truffle, black garlic, chilli and crispy aromatics add a layer of savoury depth that ties the whole burger together.

Make It Yours

  • Swap chicken for crispy tofu for a vegetarian version.
  • Use crumbed salmon fillets for a seafood twist.
  • Try pork schnitzel for a hearty alternative.
  • Replace brioche with wholemeal buns.
  • Add avocado, pickles or extra jalapeños.
  • Swap Truffle & Black Garlic Rāyu for Fiery Roasted Peanut Rāyu if you love extra heat.

Not A Rulebook

Like most great burgers, this one is more about the concept than following every ingredient exactly. Change the crumb, switch the protein, use whatever salad ingredients are in the fridge and adjust the heat level to suit your crowd. The only non-negotiable? A generous spoonful of Rāyu somewhere in the stack.

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Rāyu FAQ

What is Rāyu?

A crunchy chilli oil made to add heat, texture and deep savoury flavour to almost anything.

How do I use it?

Spoon it over eggs, noodles, rice, dumplings, pizza, BBQ, roast vegetables or anything that needs a savoury lift.

Is it very spicy?

It brings warmth and flavour first. Heat varies by flavour, so start with a little and add more as you go.

Do I need to cook with it?

No. It is ready to spoon straight from the jar, but it also works beautifully stirred into sauces, marinades and dressings.

About This Product

Is it gluten free? Truffle & Black Garlic Rāyu is gluten free.

Vegan? Yes.
MSG free? Yes.

Check the full ingredients list on the product page for complete allergen info.

Where is it made? Every jar is made in small batches in Perth WA, using 100% natural ingredients. No artificial anything.

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