KFC Bacon & cheese Burger : Healthy Version

Healthy Bacon & Cheese Zinger Burger

All the flavor, none of the regret.

Love a spicy, crispy Zinger burger loaded with bacon and cheese? This healthy homemade version hits all the right notes—crunchy chicken, melty cheese, smoky bacon, and a kick of heat—without the excess grease or calories. It’s oven-baked (or air-fried), packed with protein, and 100% satisfying.

Why You’ll Love It:

Baked or air-fried spicy chicken = less oil, same crunch
Made with real, whole ingredients
Easy to customize or meal prep
Tastes better than takeout!

🛒 Ingredients (makes 2 burgers):

For the Chicken:

2 skinless chicken breasts (or thighs, if you prefer)
1 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs or panko
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
1/2 tsp salt
Olive oil spray

For the Burger:

2 whole grain burger buns
2 slices reduced-fat cheddar (or your fave cheese)
2 slices lean turkey bacon or nitrate-free bacon
Lettuce or baby spinach
Sliced tomato (optional)
Light mayo, Greek yogurt, or spicy sauce of choice

👩‍🍳 How to Make It:

Preheat your oven to 200°C (or air fryer to 180°C).
Butterfly and flatten the chicken breasts slightly so they cook evenly.
Mix spices with breadcrumbs in a bowl.
Dip chicken into the beaten egg, then into the spiced breadcrumb mix. Press well to coat.
Bake or air fry:
- Oven: Place on a lined baking tray, spray lightly with olive oil, and bake for 20–25 mins, flipping halfway.
- Air fryer: Cook for 15–18 mins until crispy and cooked through.
Cook the bacon in a pan until crisp, or bake alongside the chicken.
Toast the buns, then assemble your burger:
- Bottom bun
- Lettuce & tomato
- Crispy chicken
- Cheese slice (let it melt a bit!)
- Bacon
- Sauce of your choice
- Top bun