Who doesn't love a good McDonald's McChicken burger?

But what if you could recreate this fast-food favourite at home, using budget-friendly ingredients from ALDI, and cut down on the calories at the same time?

Nutrition coach Bec Hardgrave has done just that, and she's sharing her secret recipe with everyone.

Bec's 'fake-away' McChicken burger is not only easy to make, but it also contains just 380 calories per serving, making it a healthier alternative to the original.

'These are super quick and easy to make. I just chucked the chicken in the air fryer, assembled the burgers, and there you go,' she said in her video online.

'It's the perfect thing when you feel like Macca's, you have to try these.'

Bec Hardgrave shared her recipe for a ‘fake-away’ McDonald’s McChicken burger. Credit: @bechardgrave / TikTok

To make these guilt-free burgers, Bec used just four ingredients, all of which she purchased from ALDI.

She started with ALDI's Farmwood Chicken Breast Schnitzels, which cost $4.99 per four-pack. She then added four sesame seed brioche burger buns to her shopping basket.

To give the burgers their classic McChicken taste, Bec also picked up a bottle of Colway Light Squeezy Mayonnaise and a bag of shredded iceberg lettuce for $1.99.

She cooked the chicken schnitzels in the air fryer until they were crispy, then layered them on the burger buns with a small handful of lettuce and a squeeze of mayonnaise.

Each burger contains 18.2 grams of protein, 11.9 grams of fat, and 48 grams of carbohydrates, making it a balanced meal option.

Her video quickly caught the attention of foodies eager to try the Macca's dupe for themselves.

'My fave fake-away,' one woman commented.

'Chuck the buns in the air fryer next time. Winner!' another home cook suggested.

'I do it all the time with tomato lettuce, cheese, red onion, barbecue sauce or sweet chilli and vegan mayo,' another added.

You can watch Bec’s video below:

Credit: @bechardgrave / TikTok​

Bec also shared another Macca’s secret with her followers. She created a ‘mini’ version of Big Mac’s classic taste while reducing the calorie count and the cost.

So, whether you're a fitness enthusiast or just someone who wants to enjoy a healthier version of their favourite fast-food meal, this hack could be worth trying out. You can read more about her recipe here.

Key Takeaways

• Nutrition coach Bec Hardgrave has demonstrated how to make a healthier version of McDonald's McChicken burgers using ALDI ingredients.
• The homemade burgers, which use items like ALDI's Farmwood Chicken Breast Schnitzels, are easy to prepare and have just 380 calories per serving.
• In her video, Bec showed that by using an air fryer for the chicken and adding light mayonnaise and lettuce, you can create a lower-calorie fast-food alternative.
• Social media users have reacted positively to the 'fake-away' recipe, with many keen to try the budget-friendly and healthier version of the McChicken burger.

Have you tried making your own version of a fast-food favourite? Share your experiences and recipes in the comments below.

 

[Carl S]

380 calories is pretty much equivalent to an average nutritious full Lite N Easy meal. Not such a good deal really.

 

[Shane O'Neill]

Yep cheap and tastes good done similar Aldi cheaper than the Coles/Woolworths thieves

 

[Ezzy]

Like the sound of this & a packet of 4 chicken breasts is all we need for a family meal with no leftovers to put into the freezer.

Thanks Bec. Have already spread the word to the cook.