Spicy McChicken Recipe
American · Main course · 30 min total
A homemade version of the fast-food favorite, featuring a crispy, spicy chicken patty served on a soft bun with pickles and mayo.
20
min prep
min prep
10
min cook
min cook
4
servings
servings
520
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 4 pieces
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp hot sauce (e.g., Tabasco)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 4 hamburger buns
- 4 slices dill pickle
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
Instructions
- Pound chicken pieces to even thickness (about 1/2 inch). In a bowl, mix buttermilk and hot sauce; add chicken, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours).
- In a shallow dish, combine flour, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat 1 inch of oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove chicken from buttermilk, letting excess drip off. Dredge in seasoned flour, pressing firmly to coat. Shake off excess.
- Fry chicken in batches for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F). Drain on paper towels.
- Toast buns lightly. Spread mayonnaise on bottom buns. Place chicken patty on each, top with a pickle slice, and close with top bun.
Tips
- For extra heat, add more cayenne or a dash of chili powder to the flour.
- Leftover chicken patties can be reheated in a 350°F oven for 5-10 minutes.
- Serve with extra hot sauce on the side.
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