High Protein Copycat McChicken
A baked, gluten-free, high-protein copycat McChicken made with a seasoned ground chicken patty, the classic creamy McChicken sauce, and shredded lettuce. Crispy without frying.
Servings: 4 burgers
Calories: 492kcal
Ingredients
FOR CHICKEN
- 500 g ground chicken
- 1 tsp salt & black pepper
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
FOR MCCHICKEN SAUCE
- ⅓ cup light mayo
- ½ tsp mustard
- ½ tsp garlic powder
FOR TOPPINGS
- 4 gluten free buns
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl combine the ground chicken, salt, black pepper, onion powder, paprika, chili powder and cayenne. Form into 4 patties.
- In a seperate shallow bowl combine the breadcrumb mixture. Add the panko breadcrumbs, onion powder, and paprika and mix well.
- Coat each patty in the breadcrumb mixture. Place on prepared baking tray and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- Bake for 17-19 minutes then broil for 1-2 minutes to get it extra crispy. Watch carefully so they do not overcook.
- Place the cooked patties on burger buns and top with homemade mcchicken sauce and shredded lettuce. Enjoy!
Notes
Air Fryer – Cook the patties preheated 375°F air fryer until cooked through and crispy, flipping halfway.
Storage – Store cooked patties in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, storing sauce, buns, and lettuce separately. Freeze the cooked or uncooked patties in a single layer, then transfer to a freezer bag for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 492kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 1212mg | Potassium: 734mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 797IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg