Make a bigger and better version of classic Mcdonalds McChicken Burger at home. A super easy recipe with crispy seasoned burger patty and special mayo sauce.
Ever craved a McChicken Burger but wished it was bigger, juicier, and made with fresh ingredients you can trust? Well, you don’t have to make you way to drive thru anymore!
This Homemade McChicken Burger recipe gives you everything you love about the classic fast-food version—the crispy, seasoned chicken patty, soft buns, and that creamy special mayo—but made right in your kitchen.
Easy to prepare, preservative-free, and totally satisfying, it’s perfect for weeknight dinners, casual gatherings, or whenever a fast-food craving strikes.
Ingredients For Homemade McChicken Burger
- Chicken: Use good-quality chicken for the patties. You can go with chicken breast alone for a leaner patty, or combine breast and thigh fillets for extra juiciness.
- Spices: Keep it simple with salt, black pepper, white pepper, and garlic powder to season the chicken perfectly.
- Batter: For a crispy coating, mix plain flour, cornflour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cold water to get a smooth, light batter.
How To Make McChicken Burger
1. Prep the Chicken
Start by mincing your chicken in a food processor. Use a mix of breast and thigh fillets for juiciness, or breast alone for a leaner patty. Season well with salt, black pepper, white pepper, and garlic powder, then mix until fully combined.
2. Shape the Chicken Patties
Divide the chicken mixture into portions and shape them into thin patties roughly the size of your burger buns. Place the patties on a tray lined with baking paper and freeze for at least 30 minutes—this firms them up and makes them easier to handle.
3. Prepare the Crispy Batter
In a bowl, whisk together plain flour, cornflour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, white pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. First, coat each patty in the dry mixture and shake off the excess. Then, gradually add cold water to make a medium-consistency batter. This will give your chicken patties a crispy, golden coating.
4. Fry the Chicken Patties
Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Dip each patty in the batter, then carefully fry until golden brown and crispy on both sides. These homemade crispy chicken patties are now ready to assemble into your McChicken Burger!
TIP FOR CRISPY CHICKEN PATTY
A great McChicken Burger needs a crispy, golden chicken patty that isn’t oily or soggy. To achieve this, place the fried patty on a wire rack instead of paper towels. This allows excess oil to drain and air to circulate, keeping your homemade crispy chicken patty perfectly crunchy every time.
Signature Mayo Sauce for McChicken Burger
The secret to a delicious Homemade McChicken Burger is the creamy mayo sauce. You can easily make a signature McDonald’s-style sauce with just two ingredients: mayonnaise and mustard.
- You need 4 tablespoons mayonnaise + 1 teaspoon mustard
- Whisk them together until smooth and creamy, then set aside.
This easy homemade McChicken burger sauce adds that classic flavor and ties the whole burger together perfectly.
Assembling McChicken Burger
Once your crispy chicken patties and signature mayo sauce are ready, assembling the burger takes just a few minutes.
- Toast the buns: Spread a little butter on brioche buns and toast them in a pan until golden and slightly crisp.
- Layer the burger: Place a fried chicken patty on the bottom bun, then add a generous handful of shredded iceberg lettuce.
- Add the sauce: Spread a spoonful of the mayo sauce on the top bun and place it on top.
Your Homemade McChicken Burger is now ready to enjoy—crispy, juicy, and bursting with flavor, just like the classic McDonald’s version but made fresh at home
Watch How to Make McChicken Burger
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What type of chicken is best for McChicken patties?
For juicy and flavorful patties, a combination of chicken breast and thigh fillets works best. Breast alone makes a leaner patty, while thighs add extra tenderness.
2. Can I freeze the homemade chicken patties?
Yes! Shape the patties and freeze them on a tray for 30–60 minutes. Once firm, transfer to a freezer bag. You can fry or bake them straight from frozen.
3. How do I prevent the chicken patty from being soggy?
Drain the fried patties on a wire rack instead of paper towels. This lets air circulate and keeps your crispy chicken burger patties crunchy.
4. Can I make the burger spicy?
Absolutely! Add paprika, chili powder, or hot sauce to the chicken mixture or batter for a spicy twist on the classic McChicken Burger.
5. What buns work best for McChicken Burger?
Brioche buns are ideal for a soft, slightly sweet texture. You can also use sesame seed buns, whole wheat buns, or slider buns for mini versions.
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Home made Mcdonalds McChicken Burger
Ingredients
CHICKEN PATTY
- 700 G Chicken Fillets
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Oil for deep frying
BATTER
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup corn Flour
- 1 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup cold iced water
FOR ASSEMBLY
- 4 brioche buns
- butter for toasting buns
- shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
Instructions
MAKE THE CHICKEN PATTIES
- Cut the chicken into small pieces and add it to the food processor and process until its minced.
- Add all the spices and mix well. Take a portion of the chicken mixture and shape into a thin patty. Place on a tray lined with baking paper. Make all the chicken patties and put them in the freezer for 30 minutes, or longer, if it’s still hard to handle.
- Heat a pan with about 1 to 1.5 inches of oil over medium heat to about 325°F or 162° C.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, corn flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Coat each patty in the dry mixture and shake off any excess.
- Then add the water to remaning flour mixture and whisk to create a wet batter. The consistency of this should be thin.
- Dip the chicken patties in the wet batter and then place in the hot oil. Fry in batches until golden brown.
- Transfer to a wire rack to let any oil drain out.
MAKE THE MAYO
- In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise with mustard until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
ASSEMBLY
- Butter the buns and toast them in a pan over medium heat.
- Assemble the toasted buns with the lettuce at the bottom followed by the chicken patty. Spread mayo over the top bun and put it on the top.
Notes
- You can use chicken breast fillets or mix of breast and thigh fillets too. Store bought chicken mince works too.
