Healthy McChicken Recipe
This Healthy McChicken Recipe offers a lighter, homemade alternative to the classic fast-food favorite. Ground chicken breast seasoned with spices and coated in a crunchy cornflake mixture is baked or air-fried to golden perfection. Served on toasted brioche buns with light mayonnaise and fresh shredded lettuce, this recipe delivers a delicious, health-conscious chicken sandwich you can enjoy anytime.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes (oven) or 15 minutes (air fryer)
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 3 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Patties
- 1 lb ground chicken breast
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Olive oil cooking spray or avocado oil cooking spray
- 1 cup cornflakes
- 1 tsp onion powder (for coating)
- 1 tsp garlic powder (for coating)
- 1 tsp paprika (for coating)
Assembly
- ¼ cup light mayonnaise
- 3 brioche buns, lightly toasted
- 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. Alternatively, preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Season Chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken with ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp pepper, 1 tsp onion powder, and 1 tsp garlic powder. Mix until spices are fully incorporated.
- Form Patties: Divide the mixture into three equal portions (~1/3 lb or 150g each). Wet your hands slightly to prevent sticking, then shape each portion into a ball.
- Prepare Coating: In a high-speed blender, pulse 1 cup cornflakes with 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp paprika until finely ground.
- Coat Patties: Spread the cornflake seasoning on a plate. Roll each chicken ball on the coating, then flatten into a round patty shape, ensuring full coverage.
- Place on Baking Sheet: Arrange patties on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Lightly spray the exterior of each patty with olive or avocado oil spray to promote browning.
- Cook Patties: Air fry patties at 375°F (190°C) for 12-15 minutes, or bake in the preheated oven at 390°F (200°C) fan forced for 18-22 minutes (or 450°F (225°C) conventional). Cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and coating is golden brown.
- Toast Brioche Buns: Lightly toast the inside halves of brioche buns in a pan with a light spray of avocado or olive oil for added flavor and texture.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Spread 1 tablespoon of light mayonnaise on the bottom half of each toasted brioche bun. Add the cooked McChicken patty, followed by a small handful of finely shredded iceberg lettuce. Spread 1 tablespoon of light mayonnaise on the top half of the bun and place it over the lettuce to complete the sandwich.
Notes
- Wetting your hands before shaping patties helps prevent sticking.
- Cooking times may vary depending on your oven or air fryer model; always use a meat thermometer to check for doneness.
- You can substitute cornflakes with gluten-free flakes for a gluten-free version.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a dash of cayenne pepper to the coating mix.
- Allow patties to rest a few minutes after cooking to retain juiciness.
Keywords: Healthy McChicken, baked chicken sandwich, homemade fast food, chicken breast patties, light mayonnaise sandwich
Find it online: https://annakocht.com/healthy-mcchicken-recipe/
