Homemade McChicken-Style Sandwich
Homemade McChicken-Style Sandwich layers juicy minced chicken breast and thigh into tender patties with a crisp, airy coating that cracks when you bite in. The mellow garlic, paprika, and white pepper seasoning lets the chicken shine while classic shredded lettuce and mayo keep it nostalgic. Serve for a casual lunch or weeknight dinner when you’re craving a fast-food favorite at home.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Homemade McChicken-Style Sandwich, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 33 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 22
- Heart Health
- 39
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 27
- Performance
- 26
- General Wellness
- 1
In a food processor, combine the chicken, garlic powder, white pepper, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, and 1 teaspoon salt. Pulse until finely chopped and the mixture is uniform.
- 2
Shape the chicken mixture into 6 patties and place them on a parchment- or wax paper-lined baking sheet; freeze for 20 to 30 minutes.
- 3
Heat the oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, remaining salt, remaining paprika, and pepper. Lightly coat the partially frozen patties in the flour mixture, shake off any excess, and set the patties aside.
- 4
Add the club soda to the remaining flour mixture in the bowl and whisk to combine.
- 5
Working 2 to 3 at a time, dip the patties into the batter, let the excess drip off, and carefully place them into the hot oil. Fry, keeping the temperature between 330 and 350 degrees F (165 to 175 degrees C), until golden brown, crispy, and cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes per batch. Drain on a wire rack set inside a paper towel-lined rimmed baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining patties.
- 6
Serve the patties on buns with shredded lettuce and mayonnaise.
- Calories 1164.5 kcal High 58%
- Protein 36.0 g Good Source 72%
- Carbohydrate 66.57 g 24%
- Total Fat 84.84 g High 109%
- Saturated Fat 12.0 g High 60%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 100.4 mg High 33%
- Sodium 421.38 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 2.65 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 8.16 g --
- Added Sugars 2.76 g Moderate 6%
- Calcium 53.95 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 3.99 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 96.52 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 2.14 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.04 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Homemade McChicken Style Sandwich is made with 13 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Chicken Breast, and Club Soda. Each serving provides about 1164.5 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Homemade McChicken-Style Sandwich made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Chicken Breast, Club Soda, Cooking Oil. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Homemade McChicken-Style Sandwich?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1164.5 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Homemade McChicken-Style Sandwich easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Homemade McChicken-Style Sandwich healthy?
- Homemade McChicken-Style Sandwich has an easyChef Pro health score of 33/100. Per serving, it provides 1164.5 calories and 36.0 g of protein, or 72% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 421.38 mg (18% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 12.0 g (60% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.76 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Corn and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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