Copycat McChicken Recipe (Gluten Free)
The McChicken Sandwich has always been one of the most popular of the chicken sandwiches on the McDonald's menu. If you've been craving a crispy chicken sandwich but you follow a gluten free diet, then this Copycat McChicken Sandwich Recipe is for you. It's higher in protein, has a lower fat content & has less grams of carbs than its fast food cousin and so simple to make at home!
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
For the McChicken Patty
- 1 lb ground chicken breast
- ½ cup almond flour or gluten free 1:1 flour
- ½ cup gluten free panko crumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground sage
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard seed
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Sauce
- ¼ cup greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon mayo
For Serving
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 4 gluten free buns
Instructions
- Season & shape the patty. Add ground chicken to a large bowl & season with salt and pepper to taste. Shape into 4 equal sized patties and set aside.
- Mix the breading & prepare egg. In a separate bowl, combine almond flour, panko crumbs, salt & pepper and remaining seasonings, mixing gently to fully incorporate. In another bowl, beat 2 eggs with a fork.
- Prepare the patties. Arrange bowls in an assembly line, starting with the egg and then the breading. Place the tray of chicken patties at the beginning and a clean plate at the end for placing the breaded chicken patties on.
- Air fry. Place the McChicken patties in a pre-greased air fryer basket. Cook at 390F for 10 minutes, flipping once halfway between at the 5 minute mark.
- Prepare the sauce. In a small mixing bowl, combine greek yogurt & mayo.
- Dress the sandwich. Spread the mayo & greek yogurt mixture on both the top & bottom of the bun. Top the bottom bun with a chicken patty, then shredded lettuce and then place the remaining half of the bun on top.
Notes
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- Add a little hot sauce to the beaten eggs to make a spicy McChicken.
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- If you prefer things sweet, you can add a little maple syrup to the beaten eggs.
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- If you're looking to lower your calorie intake because you are concerned with weight loss, opt for a lettuce wrap instead of a bun.
- You can pan fry the chicken patties if you're not concerned with adding more fat. I recommend using a neutral cooking oil like avocado oil and not something like olive oil as it has a higher smoke point and is better for pan frying. To make the chicken patties in a pan, heat enough oil to cover the patty halfway, then pan fry on medium high heat on each side 2-3 minutes until cooked through and golden brown.
- The pre-cooked chicken patties can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container up to 3 days. I do not recommend freezing as they tend to get a little too soggy upon thawing and don't get quite as crispy in the air fryer as the do when fresh or refrigerated.
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