Homemade McChicken

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cookinwithgreg55.5416 hours ago3 min read

Craving a classic McChicken but want to keep it homemade? This recipe brings the comforting flavors of a McDonald's favorite right to your kitchen. With a crunchy, golden-brown chicken patty and zesty mustard-mayo sauce, this sandwich is sure to satisfy.

Ingredients

🍗 1 pound ground chicken
🌶️ 1 teaspoon paprika
🔥 1 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama Cajun seasoning
🌿 1 teaspoon Lawry's seasoning

For the Batter:
🌾 1 cup all-purpose flour
🌾 1 cup self-rising flour
🌾 1/3 cup cornstarch
🧂 2 teaspoons onion powder
🧄 2 teaspoons garlic powder
🌶️ Black pepper to taste
🧂 1 teaspoon kinder’s red jalapeño garlic
🧂 1 teaspoon Slap Yo Mama seasoning
🧂 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
💧 1 cup club soda

For the Sauce:
🥄 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
🔶 1 tablespoon yellow mustard

For Assembly:
🍞 Brioche buns (buttered and toasted)
🥬 Iceberg lettuce
🥒 Kosher dill pickles
🛢️ Peanut oil (or canola/vegetable oil) for frying

Instructions

1- Prepare the Chicken Patties:

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, paprika, Slap Ya Mama seasoning, and Lawry's seasoning. Mix thoroughly.
Shape the mixture into even patties, ensuring they are slightly larger than the buns as they will shrink when cooked.

2- Prepare the Batter:

In a separate bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, self-rising flour, cornstarch, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, kinder’s red jalapeño garlic, Slap Yo Mama seasoning, and seasoned salt.
Gradually add the club soda to the dry ingredients, whisking until a smooth batter forms.

3- Make the Sauce:

In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and yellow mustard. Stir until well blended and creamy.

4- Frying the Chicken:

Heat the peanut oil in a deep pan or skillet until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
Coat each chicken patty thoroughly in some all-purpose flour, then dip into the batter, allowing excess to drip off.
Carefully place the battered patties into the hot oil, frying until they turn golden brown and are cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side.

5- Assemble the Sandwich:

Spread a generous amount of the mayonnaise-mustard sauce on the bottom half of each toasted bun.
Place a fried chicken patty on top of the sauce, followed by fresh iceberg lettuce and a couple of slices of kosher dill pickles.
Complete the assembly with the top half of the bun.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Equipment: Mixing bowls, skillet, whisk, spatula
Calories: 450
Protein: 22g
Fats: 22g
Carbohydrates: 36g