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McDonald's McChicken (Copycat)
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• 1 pound (450g) ground chicken (mix of breast and thigh for juiciness)
• 1/2 teaspoon (3g) salt
• 1/4 teaspoon (1g) onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon (1g) white pepper
• Vegetable oil for deep frying
FOR THE BATTER & BREADING:
• 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup (160ml) water
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon (5g) salt
• 1/2 teaspoon (1g) black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon (2g) onion powder
FOR THE SAUCE:
• 1/2 cup (120ml) mayonnaise (standard heavy duty)
• 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
FOR ASSEMBLY:
• 4 soft sesame seed buns
• 1 cup (50g) shredded iceberg lettuce
Recipe
- 1Mix the ground chicken with salt, onion powder, and white pepper. Shape into 4 thin, circular patties. Pro tip: wet your hands with water so the meat doesn't stick. Put the patties on parchment paper and freeze for at least 1 hour. They must be firm to survive the breading process.
- 2Let's make the signature McChicken sauce. It's just mayo with a hint of onion powder. Whisk them together in a small bowl and put it in the fridge. This simple tweak is what makes it taste like McDonald's and not just plain mayo.
- 3Prepare the batter: whisk the egg and water in one bowl. In another bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper, and onion powder. Dip the frozen patty into the flour, then the egg wash, and then back into the flour for a solid coating. For that specific fast-food texture, make sure the coating is even but not too thick.
- 4Heat oil in a deep pan or pot to 350°F (180°C). Fry the frozen breaded patties for about 5-6 minutes until they are golden brown and floating. Don't overload the pan — fry them one or two at a time to keep the oil hot.
- 5Lightly toast your sesame seed buns. You want them warm and soft, not crunchy like a crouton. A quick 30 seconds on a dry pan is enough.
- 6Assembly is classic: spread a good amount of the prepared mayo sauce on the top bun. Put the chicken patty on the bottom bun, cover it with a big handful of shredded iceberg lettuce, and flip the saucy top bun onto it. Press down slightly so the lettuce stays in place.