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Delicate Kitchen
March 7, 2026
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Crispy, juicy chicken patties inside buttery garlic knot buns, this is your homemade version of a McChicken slider, but better. Perfectly seasoned chicken, ultra-crunchy coating, and fresh shredded lettuce packed inside soft garlic knot slider buns.
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Instructions
1
Blend the chicken breast with cornstarch, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and MSG until smooth. Oil your hands and shape the mixture into 6 small patties. Freeze until firm, this helps them keep their shape when frying.
2
Add all dry ingredients (flour, cornstarch, baking powder + spices) to a bowl. Dredge each frozen patty once in the dry mix. After all patties are coated, add 1 cup of water to the bowl and mix → this creates the wet batter. Dip each patty directly into the wet batter and place it straight into hot oil, do NOT let them sit after dipping.
3
Fry the patties in hot oil until golden and crispy. Let them drain on a rack or paper towel.
4
Slice your garlic knot buns. Spread McChicken sauce on both sides. Add shredded iceberg lettuce. Place the crispy chicken patty on top. Close and brush the buns lightly with garlic butter if desired.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Double-Dredge for Maximum Crunch 🍗Dredge chicken breasts in the flour-cornstarch mixture twice, letting them sit 10 minutes between coatings, to create an ultra-crispy exterior that stays crunchy even inside the bun.
- Pound Chicken to Uniform Thickness 🔨Pound chicken breasts to ¼-inch thickness to ensure even cooking and prevent dry edges while keeping centers juicy—this is critical for slider-sized portions.
- Toast Garlic Knot Buns with Butter 🧈Lightly butter and toast the slider buns in a skillet for 1-2 minutes just before serving to add richness, prevent sogginess, and enhance the garlic flavor.
- Balance Your Umami with MSG Layering 🤤Add half the MSG to the chicken coating and the remainder to the sauce to create a multi-layered umami depth that mimics the restaurant quality without overpowering any single element.
- Chill Breaded Chicken Before Frying ❄️Refrigerate breaded chicken patties for at least 30 minutes before frying to help the coating adhere better and prevent oil absorption, resulting in crispier, less greasy sliders.
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Low Fat
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