Copycat McDonald's McChicken Recipe
This copycat McDonald's McChicken sandwich tastes so good it might cause a lawsuit. Just kidding. But it does taste pretty damn close and it is simple to make at home.
Ingredients
Chicken Patties
- 1 pound chicken breasts (preferably with the skin on, cut into 1-inch chunks)
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground sage
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
- ¼ teaspoon marmite (optional)
Breading
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups breadcrumbs
For Frying
For Assembling
Instructions
- Grind the chicken breasts using a meat grinder food processor. If you have skins, you should add them too. Transfer to a medium bowl.
- Add the remaining patty ingredients and mix vigorously for at least 2 minutes minute. I like wearing plastic gloves and really getting into the meat. This will give the patties a firmer and bouncier texture when cooked.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Divide the chicken mixture into six equal portions and shape into ⅓-inch thick patties. Arrange the patties on the baking sheet and freeze for 1 hour to firm up. This will make them much easier to bread.
- In a shallow dish, whisk the flour and eggs into a smooth paste. It should have the consistency of a thick pancake batter. Add extra flour or water as needed.
- In a food processor, blend the breadcrumbs into a fine powder. This should take about ten 5-second pulses. Transfer to a shallow dish.
- Take one chicken patty at a time, coat it in the wet batter, and then press it into the breadcrumbs. Set it aside and repeat with the remaining patties.
- Heat about 1 inch of oil to 350°F. Fry 2-3 patties at a time for 4-6 minutes or until the inside reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Transfer to a wire rack to drain excess oil.
- Now it is time to assemble the burgers. First, toast the hamburger buns so they are slightly golden. For each sandwich, spread two teaspoons of mayo on each bun, place a chicken patty on the bottom bun, add shredded lettuce on the top bun, and then combine the two buns. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 627kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 28gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 118mgSodium: 1489mgPotassium: 479mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 320IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 149mgIron: 4mg
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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