High Protein McDonald's Chicken Big Mac at Home
Macros per Chicken Big Mac: approx. 750 calories 51g Protein 53g Carbs 38g Fat
For the chicken:
1lb ground chicken 🐓
1 egg 🥚
1/4 cup low fat mozzarella cheese 🧀
Salt & Pepper, to taste 🧂
Onion powder, 1 tsp 🧅
Garlic powder, 1 tsp 🧄
Cayenne pepper, 1/2 tsp 🌶️ (optional)
3 cups crushed cornflakes, to dredge
@chosenfoods avocado oil, spray
Form into 4 patties
For the sauce:
1 cup chosen food mayo 🥑
1/4 cup sweet relish
3 tbsp yellow mustard
1 tbsp grated white onion + juices 🧅
1 tbsp honey
Salt, 1/2 tsp
Pepper, 1/2 tsp
Paprika, 1/2 tsp
To assemble 🍔:
Brioche bun, cut a bottom bun in half for the middle bun
Ice berg lettuce, chopped 🥬
Finely diced white onions 🧅
Pickles 🥒
American cheese singles 🧀
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Ingredients
- 1 lbground chicken
- 1egg
- low-fat mozzarella cheese
- seasonings
listed in the caption below
- chosen foods avocado oil mayo
- mustard
- sweet relish
- grated white onion
- seasonings
for sauce
- drizzle of honey
- cornflakes breadcrumbs
- chosen foods avocado oil
for spraying
- bottom bun
- top bun
- iceberg lettuce
- pickles
Directions
Chicken Patties
- 1
Mix 1 pound ground chicken, 1 egg, low-fat mozzarella cheese, and the seasonings (listed in the caption below).
- 2
Form the mixture into patties.
- 3
Freeze patties for at least 15 minutes.
- 4
Dredge the patties in cornflakes breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- 5
Place the coated patties on a wire rack and spray with Chosen Foods avocado oil.
- 6
Air fry at 385 degrees for 13 to 15 minutes.
Big Mac Style Sauce
- 1
Mix Chosen Foods Avocado Oil Mayo, mustard, sweet relish, grated white onion, some seasonings, and a drizzle of honey.
- 2
Place the sauce in the fridge while you work on the chicken patties.
Assembly
- 1
Take a bottom bun and cut it in half to get that signature McDonald's middle bun.
- 2
Toast all bun pieces.
- 3
Once toasted, place the middle bun over the top bun.
- 4
Add a teaspoon of sauce on the bottom bun and the middle bun.
- 5
Follow with a teaspoon of white onion on each bun.
- 6
Add shredded iceberg lettuce.
- 7
Add pickles on the middle bun.
- 8
Add cheese on the bottom bun.
- 9
Top with the crispy chicken patties.
- 10
Place the assembled middle bun over the bottom bun.
- 11
Crown with the top bun.
High Protein McDonald's Chicken Big Mac at Home
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About this Recipe
Craving that iconic McDonald's Big Mac taste but want to boost your protein intake? This High Protein McDonald's Chicken Big Mac at Home delivers all the classic flavors you love, reimagined with a juicy, protein-packed chicken patty that makes for an incredibly satisfying meal. You'll be amazed at how easily you can recreate this fast-food favorite right in your own kitchen.
What makes this recipe truly special is its focus on flavor and macros without compromise. By using ground chicken for the patties and binding them with egg and low-fat mozzarella, you get a substantial, tender, and high-protein base. The crushed cornflake coating adds an essential crispy texture, ensuring every bite is reminiscent of a classic fried chicken sandwich, but with a unique Big Mac twist.
Prepare yourself for a delightful balance of textures and tastes. You can expect a perfectly crispy, savory chicken patty nestled between a soft brioche bun, complete with crunchy lettuce, sharp diced onions, and tangy pickles. The star of the show, of course, is the homemade Big Mac-style sauce, creamy and bursting with the familiar sweet and tangy notes from sweet relish, yellow mustard, and a hint of honey. This dish is designed to be both nostalgic and remarkably fulfilling, proving that healthier twists on comfort food can be incredibly delicious.
Customization & Variations
- To dial up the heat, don't shy away from adding the optional cayenne pepper to your chicken patties. It provides a subtle kick without overpowering the classic Big Mac flavors.
- If you prefer a different texture or are looking for a slightly different flavor profile, you can experiment with varying the cheese inside the chicken patty, although low-fat mozzarella works perfectly here.
- For those who enjoy an extra punch of flavor, consider adding a pinch of dried dill or more paprika to your Big Mac sauce.
Serve these satisfying Chicken Big Macs for a fun family dinner, a casual weekend lunch, or whenever you're in the mood for a hearty, flavorful burger that delivers on both taste and protein. They pair perfectly with a simple side salad or your favorite baked fries.