My Favorite Fried Chicken Burger with Rocket Pesto: A…

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 1 pound/450 grams)
• 1 cup (125 grams) buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup (125 grams) all-purpose flour
• ½ cup (60 grams) cornstarch
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• 2 cups (about 60 grams) fresh rocket (arugula)
• ½ cup (40 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
• ⅓ cup (80 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
• ¼ cup (30 grams) pine nuts (or walnuts)
• 1 garlic clove, roughly chopped
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 4 hamburger buns (preferably brioche)
• Lettuce leaves, for garnish
• Sliced tomatoes, for garnish