Copycat McChicken Sandwich

This copycat McChicken sandwich is made with well seasoned chicken breast and chicken thighs. Freezing the patties before frying helps them keep their shape.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 1 hr

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika, divided
• 2 teaspoons salt, divided
• 1 cup flour
• 2/3 cup cornstarch
• 3/4 teaspoon pepper
• 6 hamburger buns, toasted
• 1 1/4 cups club soda
• oil for frying, or as needed
• shredded iceberg lettuce, to taste
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise

Steps

1. Combine chicken, garlic powder, white pepper, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, and 1 teaspoon salt in a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped and it forms a uniform mixture.
2. Shape chicken mixture into 6 patties and freeze on a parchment or wax paper-lined baking sheet for 20 to 30 minutes.
3. Heat oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Whisk together flour, cornstarch, remaining salt, remaining paprika, and pepper in a bowl. Lightly coat partially frozen patties in flour mixture and shake off any excess mixture and set patties aside.
4. Add club soda to remaining flour mixture in bowl and whisk to combine.
5. Working 2 to 3 at a time, dip patties into batter, allow excess to drip off and carefully place into the hot oil. Fry, while maintaining a temperature of 330 to 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 remaining patties.
6. Serve patties on buns with shredded lettuce and mayonnaise.