The Original Chicken Sandwich (Burger King Copycat)
Make your own copycat Burger King Original Chicken Sandwich at home with this easy, crispy, flavor-packed recipe. Simple ingredients and quick prep make it perfect for fast, delicious weeknight dinners that will satisfy any drive through cravings.
Servings: 4
Calories: 756kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds ground lean chicken breast
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1.5 cups flour
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 sesame seed buns
- Mayonnaise
- Shredded lettuce
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine your ground chicken, 2 teaspoons salt, 2 teaspoons garlic powder and ¼ teaspoon onion powder.1 1/2 pounds ground lean chicken breast, 2 teaspoons salt, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Form into 4 oblong patties.
- Place on a parchment lined tray and freeze for at least 1 hour.
- In a bowl or shallow dish add your flour.1.5 cups flour
- In another bowl or shallow dish whisk together the egg and water.2 eggs, 2 tablespoons water
- In another bowl or shallow dish whisk together your panko breadcrumbs, black pepper and paprika.1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper, 1 teaspoon paprika
- In a large deep skillet heat about an inch of oil over medium high heat.
- Dredge the frozen chicken patties in the flour, then egg, then in the panko.
- Working 2 at a time, fry the chicken patties in oil about 2-3 minutes per side, flipping once. Make sure the patties are 165 degrees on a meat thermometer.
- Set aside on a wire rack to drain.
- In a clean skillet over medium heat melt the butter and place the buns in the pan until lightly golden.1 tablespoon butter, 4 sesame seed buns
- Assemble the sandwiches by spreading mayonnaise on the buns, adding a chicken patty and shredded lettuce.Mayonnaise, Shredded lettuce
- Serve!
Notes
- Any soft sandwich roll or brioche bun works.
- Add more garlic powder or onion powder or even cayenne if you want more flavor in the chicken patties.
- Don't skip the freezing time! You need the freezing time to help hold the patties together.
- Feel free to add other toppings like sliced tomato or your favorite cheese.
- Make sure the oil stays around 350 degrees so the patties get crisp without burning.
Nutrition
Calories: 756kcal | Carbohydrates: 88g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 236mg | Sodium: 1827mg | Potassium: 1129mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 248IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 171mg | Iron: 8mg