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Mcdonald's McChicken Burger

McDonald's McChicken Burger

My McChicken gives the OG McDonald’s burger a serious run for its money — you’ve got to try it at home! I’ve taken all the best parts and levelled them up: perfectly seasoned chicken, coated in a golden, crunchy crumb, and paired with a sharp mustard-mayo sauce that tastes just like the original (except mine gives you way more of it!)
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Total Time:1 hour
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: burgers, mcchicken burger, mcdonalds
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

For the Chicken Patties:

  • 500 g chicken mince thigh mince recommended for juiciness
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • 2 teaspoons celery salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 3 teaspoons onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon white pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon MSG
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 50 g plain flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 60 g panko breadcrumbs for coating only

For the Sauce:

  • 60 g mayonnaise
  • 1 heaped tablespoon yellow mustard

For Assembly:

  • 4 soft sesame seed burger buns
  • butter to spread on the buns before toasting
  • 1/4 head of iceberg lettuce shredded

Instructions

Step 1: Make the Patties

  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken mince with sage, celery salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, white pepper, MSG (if using), and salt.
  • Dampen your hands and divide into 4 equal portions and shape into round, thin patties, about 1.5 cm thick by pressing each portion against the palm of your hand as per my video.
  • Place on a parchment-lined tray and freeze for 30 minutes to firm them up before coating and frying.

Step 2: Crumb & Fry

  • Prepare three shallow plates: one with plain flour, one with 2 whisked eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
  • Dredge each chilled patty in flour, ensuring all sides are fully coated.
  • Dip into the beaten egg, letting the excess drip off.
  • Press into the panko breadcrumbs, turning and pressing gently to ensure all sides are evenly coated.
  • Heat a shallow layer of oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
  • Fry each patty for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked through.
  • Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

Step 3: Make the Sauce

  • Mix the mayonnaise and yellow mustard in a small bowl until smooth and creamy.

Step 4: Assemble the Burgers

  • Butter your buns and lightly toast them on a pan
  • Spread the mustard-mayo sauce on both the top and bottom buns.
  • Place a crispy chicken patty on top
  • Add a generous handful of shredded lettuce on top of the chicken and pop on the top bun!