WW McDonald’s-Style Chicken Burgers

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The WW McDonald’s-Style Chicken Burgers are delicious and comforting. We made this meal with ground chicken, seasoning, all-purpose flour, cold water, vegetable oil, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, pickle juice, burger buns, and iceberg lettuce. This recipe contains 28 grams of protein and 430 calories per serving. They get ready to serve in just thirty-two minutes. Store these WW McDonald’s-Style Chicken Burgers for three days in the refrigerator. You may serve these burgers with diet lemonade, grilled corn, roasted broccoli, sweet potato fries, cucumber tomato salad, or French fries.

STATS:

  • Serving size: 1 burger
  • Cooking time: 12 minutes
  • Cuisine: American
  • Total time: 32 minutes
  • Course: Main
  • Preparation time: 20 minutes
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Serving: 3 burgers
  • Calories: 430 kcal

EQUIPMENT:

  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring spoons & cups
  • Large skillet
  • Tongs
  • Wire rack
  • Paper towels
  • Spatula
  • Whisk
  • Small bowl

INGREDIENTS:

CHICKEN PATTIES:

  • Quarter tsp white pepper
  • 360 g ground chicken
  • ¾ tsp paprika
  • One tsp garlic powder
  • ¾ tsp onion powder
  • Half tsp salt

COATING:

  • 75 g all-purpose flour

BATTER:

  • 75 g all-purpose flour
  • 120 ml cold water
  • 1 pinch salt

FRYING:

  • 1–2 tbsp vegetable oil

BURGER SAUCE:

  • Quarter tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • ¾ tsp pickle juice
  • 45 g light mayonnaise
  • ⅛ tsp black pepper

ASSEMBLE:

  • 3 light burger buns
  • 1½ cups shredded iceberg lettuce

INGREDIENT NOTES:

GROUND CHICKEN:

  • It forms the main component of the burger patty while keeping it lighter. Ground chicken is lean and takes on seasonings with ease. You can use ground turkey if you prefer.

ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR:

  • This flour is used to coat the chicken and also to make the batter. It helps the batter adhere perfectly to the patties and creates the crispy coating. You can substitute gluten-free all-purpose flour if you like.

BURGER BUNS:

  • They hold the crispy chicken, sauce, and lettuce together. You can substitute thin sandwich rolls.

ICEBERG LETTUCE:

  • It adds a fresh and cool crunch to the recipe. Lettuce pairs well with the crispy chicken and creamy sauce. You could also try shredded romaine as another option.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. First, mix ground chicken, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, white pepper, and salt in a bowl.
  2. Divide the mixture into 3 equal portions and shape them into thin patties.
  3. Put flour in the shallow bowl, then coat the patties lightly with flour.
  4. Whisk the batter, flour, cold water, and salt in a different bowl.
  5. Dip the floured patties in the batter and drip off the extra batter.
  6. Warm the oil in the skillet over medium heat and cook the patties for 6 minutes per side.
  7. Transfer the cooked patties to the wire rack and drain them completely.
  8. Mix light mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, pickle juice, garlic powder, and black pepper in a small bowl.
  9. Toast the burger buns lightly and spread the sauce on the halves, then include one crispy chicken patty.
  10. Lastly, include shredded iceberg lettuce and close the burgers, then serve.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

FAST-FOOD:

  • Air-Fryer French Fries
  • Crispy Potato Wedges
  • Sweet Potato Fries
  • Air-Fryer Hash Browns

SIDES:

  • Classic Garden Salad
  • Creamy Coleslaw
  • Cucumber Tomato Salad
  • Light Potato Salad

VEGETABLE SIDES:

  • Grilled Corn
  • Air-Fryer Green Beans
  • Roasted Broccoli
  • Garlic Roasted Carrots

DRINKS:

  • Diet Lemonade
  • Sparkling Water
  • Iced Tea
  • Sugar-Free Lemon Iced Tea

TIPS:

  • Make the patties thin so they cook more quickly and take on a more classic shape.
  • Add cold water to create the crispy coating on the patties.
  • Avoid crowding the pan and cook the patties in batches instead.
  • Choose light toppings to keep the burgers lower in points and calories.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Put the cooked chicken patties, buns, lettuce, and sauce in separate boxes for three days.

FREEZER:

  • Freeze the cooked patties for two months after wrapping separately.

FAQs:

Can I bake these chicken burgers rather than frying them?

  • Yes, you can place the coated patties on the tray and bake them at 425°F.

Would ground turkey work well in this recipe?

  • Yes, you can use ground turkey instead of ground chicken.

What’s the best way to get these burgers extra crispy?

  • You can keep the batter chilled and fry the patties in hot oil to get better crispiness.

Is it possible to prepare these patties ahead of time?

  • Yes, you can shape the patties a few hours ahead and keep them in the fridge without cooking them.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Iron: 3.2 mg

Total carbs: 45 g

Vitamin A: 520 IU

Calories: 430 kcal

Fiber: 2 g

Calcium: 105 mg

Protein: 28 g

Sodium: 720 mg

Net carbs: 43 g

Potassium: 430 mg

Weight Watchers Points: 7 Points