Description
Discover how to recreate the iconic taste of McDonald’s chicken sandwich at home with this easy Copycat McDonald’s Chicken Sandwich Recipe. Impress your family and friends today!
Ingredients
- 1 pound (454 g) boneless skinless chicken breast, cut in 1 inch (2.54 cm) pieces
- 3/4 pound (340 g) boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut in 1 inch (2.54 cm) pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) white pepper
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) paprika, divided
- 2 teaspoon (10 ml) salt, divided
- 1 cup (240 ml) flour
- 2/3 cup (160 ml) cornstarch
- 3/4 teaspoon (4 ml) pepper
- Hamburger Buns, Shredded iceberg lettuce, and Mayonnaise for serving
- 1 1/4 cups (300 ml) club soda
- 2 cups (480 ml) vegetable oil for frying
- 1 cup (75 g) shredded iceberg lettuce
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) mayonnaise, or to taste
Instructions
- Place the chicken, garlic powder, white pepper, half of the paprika, and one teaspoon of salt into a food processor. Blend until the mixture is finely minced and consistent.
- Form the chicken blend into six burger shapes and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment or wax paper. Freeze for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Heat the oil to 375°F (190°C). In a bowl, mix together the flour, cornstarch, the rest of the salt, remaining paprika, and pepper. Lightly coat the semi-frozen patties with this flour mixture, shake off any extra coating, and set the patties aside.
- Pour club soda into the remaining flour mixture and whisk until combined.
- In batches of two or three, submerge the patties in the batter, let the excess drip away, and carefully lower them into the heated oil. Fry at a temperature between 330°F and 350°F (165°C to 175°C) until they are golden, crispy, and thoroughly cooked, approximately 5 to 6 minutes per batch. Let them drain on a wire rack placed over a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Repeat with the rest of the patties.
- Assemble the patties on hamburger buns with shredded iceberg lettuce and mayonnaise.
Notes
- For a spicier flavor, consider adding a dash of cayenne pepper to the flour mixture before coating the chicken patties.
- To enhance juiciness, marinate the chicken pieces in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes before blending in the food processor.
- For a healthier alternative, bake the chicken patties in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes instead of frying, lightly spraying them with cooking oil before baking.
