Description
This Healthy McChicken Recipe offers a lighter and nutritious twist on the classic fast-food favorite. Using ground chicken breast seasoned with spices and coated in a crispy cornflake crust, these patties are baked or air fried to perfection. Served with light mayonnaise and fresh shredded lettuce on toasted brioche buns, this homemade McChicken sandwich is delicious, wholesome, and ready in just 40 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
McChicken Patties
- 1 lb ground chicken breast
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup cornflakes
- 1 tsp onion powder (for coating)
- 1 tsp garlic powder (for coating)
- 1 tsp paprika (for coating)
- Olive oil cooking spray or avocado oil cooking spray
Assembly
- ¼ cup light mayonnaise
- 3 lightly toasted brioche buns
- Shredded iceberg lettuce (small handful per sandwich)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven or Prepare Air Fryer: If baking in an oven, preheat to 390°F (200°C) fan-forced or 450°F (225°C) conventional. If using an air fryer, preheat it to 375°F (190°C).
- Season Chicken: In a bowl, mix the ground chicken with salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder until spices are evenly combined.
- Form Patties: Wet your hands to prevent sticking and shape the chicken mixture into 3 balls, each about 1/3 lb (150 grams).
- Prepare Coating: In a high-speed blender, grind the cornflakes together with onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika until finely ground to create the coating mixture.
- Coat Patties: Spread the coating on a plate. Roll each chicken ball in the coating until evenly covered, then gently flatten into round patties ensuring the coating adheres completely.
- Arrange for Cooking: Place the coated patties on a baking sheet lined with baking paper or a silicone mat. Lightly spray the patties’ exterior with olive or avocado oil spray to assist browning.
- Cook Patties: Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 12-15 minutes, or fan bake in the oven at 390°F (200°C) for 18-22 minutes (or 450°F (225°C) for conventional oven). Cook until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the coating is golden brown.
- Toast Buns: Lightly toast the inside halves of the brioche buns in a pan with light spray of avocado or olive oil until golden.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Spread 1 tablespoon of light mayonnaise on the bottom halves of the buns. Add the cooked McChicken patties on top, followed by a small handful of finely shredded iceberg lettuce. Spread another tablespoon of light mayonnaise on the top halves of the buns and place them on top to complete the sandwich.
Notes
- Wet your hands before forming patties to prevent sticking.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure patties reach 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
- You can substitute cornflakes with panko breadcrumbs for a different texture.
- Light mayonnaise is used to reduce calories and fat content.
- For a crispier crust, spray a bit more oil on patties before cooking.
- If you don’t have an air fryer, baking in a conventional oven works just as well.
- This recipe yields 3 sandwiches but can easily be doubled for more servings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Healthy McChicken, Homemade Chicken Sandwich, Baked Chicken Burger, Low Fat Chicken Recipe, Air Fryer Chicken Patty
