McDonald's Egg McMuffin was invented in 1972 using a Teflon ring that perfectly mimicked English muffin shape by accident.
Healthy High Protein Chicken McMuffins
Get ready to savor these scrumptious High Protein Chicken McMuffins that make meal prep a breeze! Packed with lean ground chicken, fluffy egg whites, and a sprinkle of your favorite herbs, these tasty bites are a healthy twist on a classic favorite. Perfect for a quick breakfast or a satisfying snack, you'll love how easy and delicious healthy eating can be!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
6
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 6🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 1.5 Tsp Onion & Garlic Powder (7.5 ml)
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 660g Chicken Mince (Coles Less Than 2% Fat Chicken Mince) (1.45 lbs)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(3)
- 6 Cheddar Cheese Slices (Dairyworks Natural Cheddar Cheese)
- 6 Eggs (can be substituted for egg whites for less calories & more protein)optionalegg whites
- 1 Whisked Egg (or egg whites)optionalegg whites
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 70g Breadcrumbs (Kelloggs Cornflakes Breadcrumbs - not all of this is used, each chicken patty picked up 8g - 12g. I used 30g in total) (2.47 oz)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(3)
- 1/2 Tsp Black Pepper (2.5 ml)
- 1 Tsp Salt (5 ml)
- 1 Tsp Smoked Paprika (5 ml)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- 120g Light Mayonnaise (20g per muffin - Callowfit Mayo Style Sauce or any fat free/light mayonnaise) (4.24 oz)any fat free/light mayonnaise
📦Other(1)
- 6 English Muffins (TipTop English Muffins - toasted)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a bowl add chicken mince followed by salt, onion and garlic powder and a tiny bit of pepper. Mix it together, make sure your hands are wet, form 6 patties, place them on baking paper and in the freezer to let them firm up.
- 2
Cook 6 eggs using an egg ring or a cookie cutter on a pan. Once they're cooked, set them aside.
- 3
On a plate, add breadcrumbs with some paprika and a dash of the same seasonings used before. Mix it together.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk one egg, then dip each piece of chicken in the egg and coat it evenly in the breadcrumbs. Spray with light cooking oil and air fry or oven bake.
- 5
Toast the English Muffin, add a slice of cheese, a piece of chicken, one egg, and spread light mayo on the top bun. Repeat the process for the other 5.
- 6
Wrap them up, store them in the fridge or freezer and reheat when they're ready to eat.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Wet your hands with cold water when forming chicken patties to prevent the meat from sticking and warming up, which keeps the proteins from breaking down prematurely.techniqueCold water temperature
- ✓Freeze the formed chicken patties for 15-20 minutes before breading to firm up the proteins and prevent them from falling apart during the coating process.timing15-20 minutes
- ✓Cook the eggs at medium-low heat (275-300°F) in the ring molds to prevent the proteins from seizing up and creating rubbery texture while ensuring even cooking.technique275-300°F
- ✓Air fry the breaded chicken at 375°F for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, to achieve maximum crispiness while maintaining 165°F internal temperature for food safety.timing375°F, 12-15 minutes, 165°F internal
- ✓Wrap the assembled McMuffins in parchment paper rather than plastic to prevent condensation buildup that makes the English muffin soggy during storage.technique
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
6
people
Level
beginner
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McDonald's Egg McMuffin was invented in 1972 using a Teflon ring that perfectly mimicked English muffin shape by accident.
Healthy High Protein Chicken McMuffins
Get ready to savor these scrumptious High Protein Chicken McMuffins that make meal prep a breeze! Packed with lean ground chicken, fluffy egg whites, and a sprinkle of your favorite herbs, these tasty bites are a healthy twist on a classic favorite. Perfect for a quick breakfast or a satisfying snack, you'll love how easy and delicious healthy eating can be!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 6🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 1.5 Tsp Onion & Garlic Powder (7.5 ml)
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 660g Chicken Mince (Coles Less Than 2% Fat Chicken Mince) (1.45 lbs)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(3)
- 6 Cheddar Cheese Slices (Dairyworks Natural Cheddar Cheese)
- 6 Eggs (can be substituted for egg whites for less calories & more protein)optionalegg whites
- 1 Whisked Egg (or egg whites)optionalegg whites
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 70g Breadcrumbs (Kelloggs Cornflakes Breadcrumbs - not all of this is used, each chicken patty picked up 8g - 12g. I used 30g in total) (2.47 oz)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(3)
- 1/2 Tsp Black Pepper (2.5 ml)
- 1 Tsp Salt (5 ml)
- 1 Tsp Smoked Paprika (5 ml)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- 120g Light Mayonnaise (20g per muffin - Callowfit Mayo Style Sauce or any fat free/light mayonnaise) (4.24 oz)any fat free/light mayonnaise
📦Other(1)
- 6 English Muffins (TipTop English Muffins - toasted)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a bowl add chicken mince followed by salt, onion and garlic powder and a tiny bit of pepper. Mix it together, make sure your hands are wet, form 6 patties, place them on baking paper and in the freezer to let them firm up.
- 2
Cook 6 eggs using an egg ring or a cookie cutter on a pan. Once they're cooked, set them aside.
- 3
On a plate, add breadcrumbs with some paprika and a dash of the same seasonings used before. Mix it together.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk one egg, then dip each piece of chicken in the egg and coat it evenly in the breadcrumbs. Spray with light cooking oil and air fry or oven bake.
- 5
Toast the English Muffin, add a slice of cheese, a piece of chicken, one egg, and spread light mayo on the top bun. Repeat the process for the other 5.
- 6
Wrap them up, store them in the fridge or freezer and reheat when they're ready to eat.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Wet your hands with cold water when forming chicken patties to prevent the meat from sticking and warming up, which keeps the proteins from breaking down prematurely.techniqueCold water temperature
- ✓Freeze the formed chicken patties for 15-20 minutes before breading to firm up the proteins and prevent them from falling apart during the coating process.timing15-20 minutes
- ✓Cook the eggs at medium-low heat (275-300°F) in the ring molds to prevent the proteins from seizing up and creating rubbery texture while ensuring even cooking.technique275-300°F
- ✓Air fry the breaded chicken at 375°F for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, to achieve maximum crispiness while maintaining 165°F internal temperature for food safety.timing375°F, 12-15 minutes, 165°F internal
- ✓Wrap the assembled McMuffins in parchment paper rather than plastic to prevent condensation buildup that makes the English muffin soggy during storage.technique