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Copycat McDonald’s Mayo Chicken: UK Fakeaway Recipe
McDonald’s Mayo Chicken
Inspired by McDonald’s Mayo Chicken Not the official recipe
- 40 min
- Makes 4 sandwiches
- ~$1.54 per serving~£1.12 per serving
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A fakeaway Mayo Chicken: a thin, crumbed chicken patty with cold shredded lettuce and mayo in a soft bun. Four sandwiches in about 40 minutes, from chicken mince and supermarket staples.
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Rate the cloneCost at home
~$1.54 each at home
- Homemade
- ~$6.16 for 4 (~$1.54 each)
~£1.12 each at home
- Homemade
- ~£4.49 for 4 (~£1.12 each)
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Ingredients
Chicken patties
- Pantry
Coating
- Pantry
To serve
Pantry staples are not included in the cost estimate.
Ingredient cost
- Homemade
- ~$6.16 for 4 (~$1.54 each)
- Homemade
- ~£4.49 for 4 (~£1.12 each)
Method quantities are for the original 4 sandwiches.
Kitchen gear
- Large frying pan (skillet)
- Instant-read thermometer
- Wire rack
Method
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Mix the chicken, salt, white pepper and onion powder in a bowl. Divide into 4 equal portions and press each one on parchment into a round about 4½ in (11 cm) across and a scant ½ in (1 cm) thick, a little wider than the bun because it shrinks as it cooks.
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Chill the patties for 15 minutes so they hold their shape during coating.
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Set out three shallow dishes: the flour, the beaten egg and the breadcrumbs. Coat each patty in flour, then egg, then press it firmly into the crumbs on both sides.
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Heat ½ in (1 cm) of oil in a large frying pan (skillet) to 350°F (175°C). Fry 2 patties at a time for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until deep golden and the center reaches 165°F (74°C). Drain on a wire rack.
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Toast the cut sides of the buns in a dry pan for about 1 minute while the second batch fries.
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Build each sandwich: bottom bun, chicken patty, a handful of shredded lettuce, then the top bun spread with 1 tbsp mayo. Wrap each one in parchment for a minute so the bun softens slightly, then serve.
Tips for a closer clone
- Shred the lettuce as finely as you can and keep it cold. It should be a crisp, cool contrast to the hot patty.
- Press the patties thin and even: a thin patty cooks through before the crumb gets too dark.
- Fine breadcrumbs give the tight, even crust. If you only have panko, blitz it for a few seconds first.
- Coated patties freeze well on a tray. Fry them from frozen at 325°F (165°C) for 5 to 6 minutes per side, until the center reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Air fryer: spray the coated patties with oil and cook at 400°F (200°C) for 10 to 12 minutes, turning once, until the center reaches 165°F (74°C).
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About this dupe
UK and US: The Mayo Chicken is a UK menu item, so this recipe is written for UK kitchens first: chicken mince, plain flour, onion granules and soft white rolls. In the US, use ground chicken, all-purpose flour, onion powder and plain hamburger buns. Quantities are the same in both countries.
vs the original: McDonald’s UK sells it as a breaded chicken patty with shredded lettuce and mayo in a plain bun. We could not confirm its current price, so this page shows the homemade cost only.
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McDonald’s Mayo ChickenFrom dupeeats.com/d007 · Copycat recipe, not the official recipe. DupeEats is not affiliated with any restaurant brand.
