McChicken Copycat Sandwich
Lively Squirrel

McChicken Copycat Sandwich

45Min
4Servings
485Cal
MediumLevel
Kid friendlyhalal
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Equipment

Large mixing bowl
Mixing spoon
Shallow plate
Large skillet
Stovetop
Kitchen tongs
Kitchen scale

Ingredients

Chicken Patty

ground chicken (ground)

500 g

egg (beaten)

1 piece

panko bread crumbs (fine)

100 g

mayonnaise

30 ml

garlic powder

5 g

onion powder

5 g

salt

3 g

black pepper

2 g

Sandwich Assembly

sesame seed bun (toasted)

4 piece

iceberg lettuce (shredded)

80 g

mayonnaise

60 ml

Instructions

1

Prepare mixing bowl

Set up your workspace with a large mixing bowl for the chicken patty mixture.

2 min
2

Mix chicken patty ingredients

Combine ground chicken with egg, mayonnaise, and all seasonings in a large bowl until evenly distributed.

5 min
Don't overmix to keep the patties tender
3

Form chicken patties

Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into round patties slightly larger than the buns.

8 min
Make a small depression in the center to prevent bulging during cooking
4

Prepare breading station

Place panko bread crumbs in a shallow dish for coating the patties.

2 min
5

Coat patties in breadcrumbs

Press each patty into the panko breadcrumbs, ensuring both sides are well coated.

5 min
Press firmly to ensure the coating sticks well
6

Heat cooking pan

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

3 minMedium heat
7

Fry chicken patties

Cook patties for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 74°C).

12 minMedium heattimer 6 min
Don't overcrowd the pan - cook in batches if needed
8

Toast the buns

Lightly toast the sesame seed buns in a dry pan or toaster until golden.

3 minLow heat
9

Assemble the McChicken sandwich

Spread mayonnaise on both bun halves, add the crispy chicken patty, top with shredded lettuce.

5 min

Storage

Fridge: 2 days
Freezer: 30 days
Reheat: Microwave 2-3 minutes or oven at 180°C for 8-10 minutes

Store assembled sandwiches in airtight containers. Patties can be frozen uncooked for up to 1 month.

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