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Copycat McDonald's: Sesame Buns, Chicken Nuggets, McChicken & Big Mac
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Copycat McDonald's: Sesame Buns, Chicken Nuggets, McChicken & Big Mac

3 hServes 6Nutri-Score D€€
from @erin.lim32 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • bread flourGrains500 g
  • milk (lukewarm)Dairy240 ml
  • instant yeastPantry7 g
  • sugarPantry50 g
  • saltSpices8 g
  • egg (beaten, for egg wash)Dairy1 piece
  • butter (softened)Dairy50 g
  • sesame seedsNuts & seeds20 g
  • chicken breast (cut into nugget and patty pieces)Meat800 g
  • all-purpose flourGrains150 g
  • cornstarchPantry50 g
  • paprikaSpices5 g
  • garlic powderSpices5 g
  • onion powderSpices5 g
  • black pepperSpices2 g
  • msgPantry3 g
  • buttermilkDairy200 ml
  • vegetable oil (for frying)Pantry1 litre
  • mayonnaisePantry150 g
  • pickle relish (finely chopped)Pantry40 g
  • yellow mustardPantry15 g
  • white vinegarPantry10 ml
  • iceberg lettuce (shredded)Produce150 g
  • pickles (sliced)Produce60 g
  • cheddar cheese (sliced)Dairy60 g

per serving

Nutrition

752kcal

Carbs
80 g
Proteins
37 g
Fat
32 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stand mixer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking tray
  • Frying pan
  • Deep fryer
  • Cooling rack
  • Kitchen thermometer

step by step

Method

  1. Make the sesame bun dough

    • Warm the milk and combine with the yeast and sugar in a bowl, then let it sit until foamy.
    • Add the bread flour, salt, egg and softened butter and knead into a smooth, elastic dough.
    • Cover and let the dough rise until doubled in size.
    Step 1

  2. Shape and bake the buns

    • Divide the dough into equal portions and shape into round buns, placing them on a lined baking tray.
    • Cover and let them proof until puffy.
    • Brush with beaten egg, sprinkle with sesame seeds and bake at 180 °C until golden.
    Step 2

  3. Prepare the chicken

    • Cut the chicken breast into nugget-sized pieces and thin patties for the sandwiches.
    • Marinate the chicken in the buttermilk.
    Step 3

  4. Make the seasoned coating

    • Mix the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt and msg in a bowl.
    Step 4

  5. Bread the chicken

    • Dredge each piece of chicken in the seasoned flour mixture, pressing so the coating sticks.
    • For extra crunch, dip back into the buttermilk and coat a second time.
    Step 5

  6. Fry the chicken

    • Heat the vegetable oil to 175 °C.
    • Fry the nuggets and patties in batches until deep golden and cooked through.
    • Drain on a cooling rack.
    Step 6

  7. Make the sandwich sauce

    • Stir together the mayonnaise, pickle relish, yellow mustard and white vinegar until smooth.
    Step 7

  8. Assemble the sandwiches

    • Slice the buns and toast the cut sides.
    • Spread the sauce on the buns, then layer lettuce, chicken, cheese and pickles.
    • For the Big Mac, stack two patties with a middle bun layer, sauce, lettuce, cheese and pickles.
    Step 8
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