Low-Calorie McChicken 🤤 (only 316 calories & 40g Protein!)

Ingredients

• 16 oz Lean Ground Chicken Breast (93% lean, preferably cold)
• 1 tablespoon Yellow Mustard (Regular yellow mustard)
• to taste Seasonings for Chicken Mixture (Typical blend: salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika)
• 1 cup Cornflakes (Plain cornflakes, crushed into coarse crumbs)
• to taste Seasonings for Coating (Same blend as chicken mixture; optional extra paprika)
• 1 teaspoon Cooking Spray or Oil (Lightly coat air‑fryer basket)

Instructions

1. Mix chicken and seasonings

   In a mixing bowl combine the lean ground chicken, yellow mustard, and the chicken‑mixture seasonings. Mix with clean hands until just combined; avoid over‑mixing.

   Time: PT5M

2. Form chicken balls

   Divide the mixture into three equal portions (about 5‑6 oz each) and roll each portion into a smooth ball.

   Time: PT2M

3. Blend cornflakes and coating seasonings

   Place the cornflakes and coating seasonings in a blender. Pulse briefly until the flakes are broken into coarse crumbs. Transfer the crumbs to a shallow bowl.

   Time: PT3M

4. Coat chicken balls with cornflake mixture

   Flatten each chicken ball into a patty about ½‑inch thick. Press each patty into the cornflake crumbs, turning to coat both sides evenly.

   Time: PT3M

5. Air fry patties

   Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Lightly spray the basket with cooking spray. Arrange the coated patties in a single layer, leaving space between them. Cook for 10‑12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

   Time: PT12M

   Temperature: 400°F

6. Rest and serve

   Remove the patties, let them rest for 2 minutes, then serve on a bun or with your favorite sides.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

316

Protein

40 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

8 g

Fiber

2 g