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Copycat McDonald’s McChicken Burger Recipe (But Better)

December 5, 2022 by Shannon Leave a Comment

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You won’t need to go to Mcdonald’s to satisfy your craving for a McChicken burger again. This DIY Mcdonald’s McChicken burger tastes better than the real thing.

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McChicken Burger

Get your taste buds warmed up because my new chicken burger recipe will go off in your house.

Your kids are going to love it!

If you’ve made some of our delicious burgers in the past, such as our cheese and bacon chicken burger or beef burger, you’ll notice we love them to be juicy and tender.

And achieving maximum flavour is always key, from the patty right down to the sauce.

I tested this recipe over many weeks and had many failures, but I believe I now have the closest thing to the actual recipe.

Although there is a slight twist. I might have accidentally improved upon the original recipe.

That’s not a bad thing, Right?

Hey, if my kids love it, it goes on our website. After all, that’s our motto!

“Family friendly recipes”.

Before I show you how to make McChicken burgers, I have a short disclaimer.

Note: These burgers are, in fact, dipped in batter and deep-fried. In no way are they healthy or a great option if dieting. So if you don’t mind having deep-fried food, then by all means, please read on.

Ingredients for copycat McDonald’s McChicken burger recipe

Yes, the ingredient list is long, but it needs to be to make such an amazing burger.

It will be worth it, trust me!

The Basics:

  • Soft burger buns
  • Vegetable oil (for frying)
  • Butter (for toasting buns)
  • Lettuce
  • Chicken mince or (breast, thigh blended)

Chicken Patties:

McDonald's McChicken Burger

A burger patty, whether chicken or beef, should always be simple. Never over-season your burgers. The flavours come from the sauce. All you need here is the following:

  • egg
  • salt

That’s it!

Batter:

McDonald's McChicken Burger

You read it right; I said batter. And not just any boring old batter. This one has some great additions adding an amazing depth of flavour to the chicken and burger sauce.

  • Water
  • Egg
  • American mustard
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Black pepper
  • Salt
  • Cornflour (cornstarch)
  • Plain (all-purpose) flour

Sauce:

McDonald's McChicken Burger

It has a slight tang, but it’s balanced perfectly. You’ll notice how well the sauce works when you bite into your copycat McDonald’s McChicken burger for the first time. And it’s not over-tangy at all.

  • Mayonnaise
  • Gherkin juice (use the juice from a jar of pickles)
  • Apple cider vinegar
  • Garlic powder
  • Salt & white pepper

How to make chicken burger patties?

Place 500g of chicken mince into a large bowl. Add in one egg and 1 cup corn flour, then season with 1 tsp of salt

Mix well to combine.

McDonald's McChicken Burger

Place a sheet of baking paper onto a flat tray and evenly divide the mince to make roughly 4 large chicken patties.

Form a chicken patty until each one is around 1 cm in thickness and measures roughly the same size or slightly smaller than the bun.

Pro Tip: Working with chicken can be difficult because it’s quite sticky. Wet your hands with hold water before making the patties. This will prevent the chicken from sticking to your hands.

Try to make the patties slightly smaller than the bun, as the batter will make up the difference.

McDonald's McChicken Burger

The last thing you want is a massive chicken burger that’s difficult for the kidlets to eat.

Once the chicken patties are done, pop them in the freezer for 20 minutes to firm up.

How to make the delicious sauce?

The next step is to prepare our sauce, so the flavours can have some time in the fridge to meld together.

In a small bowl, combine ½ cup mayonnaise with 1 tbsp of juice from a jar of gherkins.

McDonald's McChicken Burger

Then add ½ tsp apple cider vinegar together with 1 tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp white pepper.

Whisk until well combined, and place in the fridge uncovered until required.

Sauce done!

How to make awesome batter for chicken burgers?

The preparation for our copycat McDonald’s McChicken burger recipe is almost complete.

But before we can get these suckers into the fryer, we got to get the batter made.

Add 60g cornflour (cornstarch) and 120g plain (all-purpose) flour in a large bowl.

McDonald's McChicken Burger

Then add 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp onion powder, 1 tsp salt, and ½ tsp black pepper.

Further, add 2 tbsp of American mustard, 1 egg, and 1 cup of water.

Whisk until all lumps are gone, and the batter is somewhat runny, then set aside.

Get ready to fry these chicken burgers!

We are going to twice fry these suckers, so you end up with a crispy chicken burger.

I fried my burgers in a large wok. I found it easier to fit 2 chicken patties comfortably at the same time.

But I’ll leave that part up to you to decide.

Depending on the size of your fryer, pre-heat roughly 1-2 litres of vegetable oil until the temperature reaches 170°C (340°F).

McDonald's McChicken Burger

Dip the chicken burgers into the batter, covering both sides, then carefully place them into your fryer away from you.

First Fry:

Fry for 5 minutes, turning halfway. Once pre-cooked, place the chicken patties onto a sheet of paper towel and fry until all chicken is done.

McDonald's McChicken Burger

Allow the chicken to cool for 3-5 minutes before frying again.

Second Fry:

Turn the heat up on your fryer to 180°C (355°F). Then place the chicken back into your fryer.

Fry the chicken until golden or at least a further 5 minutes.

McDonald's McChicken Burger

Again place the chicken onto a fresh sheet of paper towel to cool for a further 3-5 minutes.

The chicken will continue to cook during the cooling period as it’s insulated by the batter.

I recommend investing in an instant-read thermometer to ensure the chicken is safe for eating.

I use the Inkbird Instant Read Meat Thermometer. It’s deadly accurate and reads the internal temperature of any meat lightning fast.

I could never recommend any other product but this one.

Chicken should always reach a minimum temperature of 73°C (160°F) to be considered safe for eating.

So always check for peace of mind.

Toast your buns!

This step is entirely optional, but it makes biting into a copycat McDonald’s McChicken burger all so much better.

In a pan (skillet) over med-high heat, melt 1 tbsp of salted butter. Once the pan is nice and hot, place the top and bottom of the bun into the pan.

McDonald's McChicken Burger

Move the buns around the pan to soak up the butter and toast for 1-2 minutes until golden brown, then set aside.

Wipe out the pan with a paper towel between each toasting; otherwise, you’ll end up with burned butter on the inside of your buns.

Assemble those bad boys!

Once you have twice-fried the chicken and they’ve had some time to cool, it’s time to begin assembling your burger.

Place a dollop of sauce onto the base of each bun and spread it out, much like buttering toast.

McDonald's McChicken Burger

Make sure to spread it out to the edges.

Place the lettuce and then the chicken patty, followed by another layer of sauce on the top side of the bun.

And most importantly, enjoy!

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Copycat McDonald’s McChicken Burger Recipe (But Better)

Shannon
You won't need to go to Mcdonald's to satisfy your craving for a McChicken burger again. This DIY Mcdonald's McChicken burger tastes better than the real thing.
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Prep Time 40 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 50 mins
Course Dinner, Entertaining, Lunch
Cuisine World Wide
Servings 8 burgers
Calories 607 kcal

Ingredients
  

The Basics

  • 8 white burger buns
  • 1 litre vegetable oil for frying
  • salted butter for toasting buns
  • iceberg lettuce

Chicken Burgers

  • 1 kg chicken mince
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup cornflour

Batter

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp American mustard
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 60 g cornflour
  • 120 g all-purpose flour

Sauce

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp gherkin juice
  • ½ tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

Chicken Burgers

  • Add chicken mince to a large bowl with 1 egg and 1 ½  tsp salt, then mix until well combined.
  • Wet your hands with cold water to prevent the chicken from sticking, then form 6-8 chicken burgers roughly 1cm in thickness and slightly smaller than the burger buns. Place 1 cup of corn flour into a bowl, dredge the burgers on each side, shake off the excess and set aside on a tray lined with baking paper.

Batter

  • Add all batter ingredients to a large bowl, and whisk until all lumps are gone.

Sauce

  • Add all ingredients for the sauce into a small bowl and whisk until well combined, then cover and pop into the fridge.

Frying

  • Preheat 1-2 litres of vegetable oil in an electric deep fryer or large pot until the temperature reaches 170°C (340°F). Fry the chicken for no longer than 5 minutes, remove and then set aside on a sheet of paper towel to cool for 3-5 minutes. Repeat until all burgers have been pre-cooked.
  • Turn the temperature of your fryer up to 180°C (360°F) and place the chicken back into the fryer for a further 5 minutes or until golden. The internal temperature of the chicken needs to be at least 74°C (165°F). Once all chicken has been fried, set aside to cool slightly.
  • Over med-high heat, melt 1 tbsp of butter in a large saucepan, place the burger buns face down, and toast until golden.
  • Begin assembly of your burger. Place one piece of chicken onto the base of the bun and top with shredded lettuce. And don’t forget the sauce. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 607kcal (30%)Carbohydrates: 58g (19%)Protein: 30g (60%)Fat: 28g (43%)Saturated Fat: 6g (38%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 12gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 155mg (52%)Sodium: 1233mg (54%)Potassium: 783mg (22%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 3g (3%)Vitamin A: 74IU (1%)Vitamin C: 1mg (1%)Calcium: 91mg (9%)Iron: 4mg (22%)
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