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The Healthiest McChicken You'll Ever Eat

We dub thee The Improbable™ McChicken
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 1 serve
Calories 594 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Plant-based Mayonnaise

  • 2.5 tbsp (40g) Tofu, extra firm
  • 1 tsp Mustard Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1-2 tsp White Wine Vinegar
  • Pinch Salt

“Chicken” Patty

  • 2 oz (56g) Chickpeas, Drained
  • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 1/4 tbsp (19.5g) Almond Butter
  • 1/3 cup Water
  • 0.4 cup 38g Textured Vegetable Protein
  • 1 tbsp (7.5g) Nutritional Yeast
  • 15 g (about 2 tbsp) Vital Wheat Gluten
  • 1 tbsp Veg Stock Powder
  • 1 tsp Mustard Powder
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Ground

Instructions
 

Make "Chicken" Patty

  • Blitz chickpeas, soy sauce, almond butter and water in food processor until smooth.
  • Place dry ingredients in a mixing bowl and add wet ingredients. Stir to combine and allow to sit for 10 minutes.

Make Mayonnaise

  • Add all ingredients to food processor and blend, scraping down sides until smooth.

Assemble

  • Create giant patty or divide into two, if preferred. Place in 350F/180C oven or air fryer for 20-25 minutes, until crispy.
  • Add burger bun in the last two minutes, remove and slather top bun with mayonnaise. Add patty to bottom burger bun, top with lettuce and the top bun. Enjoy!

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Notes

Nutrition Facts
The Healthiest McChicken You'll Ever Eat
Serving Size
 
372 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
594
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
19
g
29
%
Carbohydrates
 
60
g
20
%
Protein
 
54
g
108
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
 
If shredding or leaning out, divide the recipe to hit your calorie goal then adjust per below.
For bulking, just use the suggestions below.
Macro Adjustment Suggestions:
  • To increase protein - Add more TVP and add more water
    To increase carbs - Add another burger bun and make two patties out of the mixture or serve with air fryer fries
  • To increase fats - add almond butter
Serving Suggestion:
I got nothing - they figured everything out with this burger. That's why they sell billions every year, I guess!
EASY option:
Use plant-based chicken burger patties instead of making your own.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 372gCalories: 594kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 54gFat: 19g
Keyword bread, burger
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