McDonald’s McChicken Recipe
McDonald’s McChicken Recipe
Ingredients
For the Chicken Patties
- 1.8 pounds ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon mustard, or as needed
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder, or as needed
- 1 teaspoon onion powder, or as needed
- 1 teaspoon Tony's Creole seasoning, or as needed
- 1 teaspoon salt-free all-purpose seasoning, or as needed
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs, or as needed
- 3 cups vegetable oil, for frying, or as needed
For Assembly and Sides
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 pound crispy shoestring fries
- 4 hamburger buns
- 1 tablespoon butter, as needed, for toasting buns
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise, or as needed
- 1/4 cup ketchup, for serving
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, Tony's Creole seasoning, and salt-free all-purpose seasoning. Mix thoroughly by hand until all ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Pour the seasoned breadcrumbs into a separate shallow container. Take a portion of the chicken mixture (approximately 1/4 pound per patty) and flatten it into a patty shape, about 1/2 inch thick. Coat the patty thoroughly with the seasoned breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere. Place the breaded patties on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Repeat for the remaining chicken mixture.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Place the baking sheet with the breaded chicken patties into the freezer for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up. This helps them hold their shape during frying.
⏱️ 30 min
- 4
While the patties are chilling, prepare the toppings and sides. Shred the lettuce and set aside. Cook the shoestring fries according to package directions.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
If desired, toast the hamburger buns. Place a pan (such as a cast iron skillet) over medium heat. Add butter to the pan and allow it to melt. Place the hamburger buns, cut side down, into the buttered pan and toast until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes. Remove and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). The oil should be deep enough to submerge the patties halfway. Carefully place the firm chicken patties into the hot oil. Fry for 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F / 74°C). Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 350
- 7
Once cooked, remove the chicken patties from the oil and place them on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
To assemble each sandwich, spread mayonnaise on the bottom half of a toasted hamburger bun. Place a cooked chicken patty on top of the mayonnaise. Add a generous amount of shredded lettuce over the chicken patty. Place the top half of the bun on the sandwich.
⏱️ 4 min
- 9
Serve the assembled McChicken sandwiches immediately with the crispy shoestring fries and a side of ketchup.
Kitchen Tools
McDonald’s McChicken Recipe
For the Chicken Patties
- 1.8 pounds ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon mustard, or as needed
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder, or as needed
- 1 teaspoon onion powder, or as needed
- 1 teaspoon Tony's Creole seasoning, or as needed
- 1 teaspoon salt-free all-purpose seasoning, or as needed
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs, or as needed
- 3 cups vegetable oil, for frying, or as needed
For Assembly and Sides
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 pound crispy shoestring fries
- 4 hamburger buns
- 1 tablespoon butter, as needed, for toasting buns
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise, or as needed
- 1/4 cup ketchup, for serving
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, Tony's Creole seasoning, and salt-free all-purpose seasoning. Mix thoroughly by hand until all ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Pour the seasoned breadcrumbs into a separate shallow container. Take a portion of the chicken mixture (approximately 1/4 pound per patty) and flatten it into a patty shape, about 1/2 inch thick. Coat the patty thoroughly with the seasoned breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere. Place the breaded patties on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Repeat for the remaining chicken mixture.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Place the baking sheet with the breaded chicken patties into the freezer for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up. This helps them hold their shape during frying.
⏱️ 30 min - 4
While the patties are chilling, prepare the toppings and sides. Shred the lettuce and set aside. Cook the shoestring fries according to package directions.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
If desired, toast the hamburger buns. Place a pan (such as a cast iron skillet) over medium heat. Add butter to the pan and allow it to melt. Place the hamburger buns, cut side down, into the buttered pan and toast until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes. Remove and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). The oil should be deep enough to submerge the patties halfway. Carefully place the firm chicken patties into the hot oil. Fry for 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F / 74°C). Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 350 - 7
Once cooked, remove the chicken patties from the oil and place them on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
To assemble each sandwich, spread mayonnaise on the bottom half of a toasted hamburger bun. Place a cooked chicken patty on top of the mayonnaise. Add a generous amount of shredded lettuce over the chicken patty. Place the top half of the bun on the sandwich.
⏱️ 4 min - 9
Serve the assembled McChicken sandwiches immediately with the crispy shoestring fries and a side of ketchup.