If you’ve ever craved your favorite McDonald’s menu items but wanted to enjoy them homemade, this copycat recipe is for you! From crispy chicken nuggets to the iconic Big Mac and the classic McChicken, plus homemade sesame buns, you’ll get the full fast-food experience—made fresh in your own kitchen.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Tastes just like McDonald’s – Enjoy your favorite fast-food flavors at home with high-quality ingredients.
- Customizable – Add extra toppings like tomatoes, swap out the cheese, or make it spicy.
- Crispy & Flavorful – The chicken nuggets and McChicken patty have the perfect crunch with tender, juicy chicken inside.
- Homemade Buns – These soft, fluffy sesame seed buns elevate your burgers, but store-bought works too.
The Secret to Perfect Chicken Texture
When mincing your chicken, make sure to coarsely mince it rather than over-processing it. If the chicken is ground too finely, it will lose its structure and become pasty rather than having that signature meaty bite found in McDonald’s nuggets and McChicken patties. The right texture ensures a tender yet firm bite.
Homemade Sesame Buns (or Store-Bought!)
Making homemade sesame buns takes your sandwiches to the next level. They are soft, slightly sweet, and perfect for holding the juicy burger patties and crispy chicken. However, if you’re short on time, store-bought buns work just as well!
Make It Your Own
One of the best things about making fast food at home is customization. You can add a slice of tomato to your McChicken, use a different cheese on your Big Mac, or even spice things up with a hot sauce drizzle. The possibilities are endless!
Conclusion
With this recipe, you can enjoy all the flavors of McDonald’s from the comfort of your kitchen. Whether you’re craving a Big Mac, McChicken, or crispy nuggets, this copycat recipe has got you covered. Plus, with homemade buns, you’re taking fast food to a whole new level!
Copycat McDonald’s: McChicken, Big Mac, Chicken Nuggets & Homemade Sesame Buns
Description
Make your favorite McDonald's classics at home with this easy copycat recipe! Featuring crispy chicken nuggets, a juicy McChicken, the famous Big Mac, and homemade sesame buns.
Ingredients
Sesame Buns (makes 6)
Chicken Nuggets & McChicken Patty
Chicken Nuggets & McChicken Patty - for the chicken
Chicken Nuggets & McChicken Patty - for coating
For coating - dry
For coating - wet batter
Big Mac
Big Mac - sauce
Big Mac Burger
Instructions
Sesame Buns
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In a mixing bowl, combine bread flour, cake flour, yeast, sugar, salt, egg, and water. Mix on low speed with a dough hook until a shaggy dough forms.
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Add softened butter and knead on medium speed for 10-15 minutes until smooth and elastic (passes the windowpane test).
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Shape dough into a ball, cover, and let rise until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
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Punch out air, divide into 6 balls (85-90g each), and shape them into smooth rounds.
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Let rest for 40 minutes until they increase in size by 1.5x.
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Preheat oven to 392°F. Whisk together egg and milk for an egg wash, brush over buns, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
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Bake for about 10 minutes until golden brown. Let cool before slicing.
Chicken Nuggets & McChicken Patty
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In a bowl, mix minced chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, white pepper, MSG, sugar, and cornstarch.
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Shape into nuggets and McChicken patties. Freeze on a parchment-lined tray for at least 30 minutes.
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Make the wet batter: Whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, MSG, white pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and club soda.
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Heat oil to 350°F. Coat nuggets/patties in dry flour, then dip in wet batter, shaking off excess.
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Fry until golden brown. Drain on a paper towel.
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To make the McChicken, toast the bun, spread mayo on the bottom, add lettuce, fried chicken patty, and top with the bun.
Big Mac
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for the sauce
Mix mayo, relish, ketchup, sugar, and vinegar.
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Roll ground beef into 2.5 oz balls, season with salt and pepper, and smash on a hot griddle.
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Flip when seared, top with cheese, and cook until melted.
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Assemble the burger: Bottom bun, Big Mac sauce, lettuce, cheese patty, onions, middle bun, more sauce, lettuce, pickles, second patty, onions, and top bun.
Enjoy your homemade McDonald's experience!
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Enjoy your McDonald's at home! Pair the nuggets with the leftover Big Mac sauce for the ultimate experience :)
