The Canadian-Style McMuffin That Deserves To Be On US Menus

Have you ever wished your McMuffin had a fried chicken patty instead of the typical sausage one? This Canadian version is a delicious and unique take on the McMuffin concept — and there's a big reason why this staple should make its way across the border, since it's not available at all in America.

The Chicken McMuffin combines an English muffin, a breaded chicken patty that's been seasoned, a slice of cheese, and a mayonnaise-style sauce. Not only is the chicken a big switch-up from your average McMuffin, so is the mayo sauce — making this feel more like a brunch option than a classic McDonald's breakfast item. It's worth noting that the McMuffin, well, lacks an egg – quite unusual for the McDonald's breakfast sandwich family. 

And that's what makes it so great. If you're hankering for a breakfast that eats like a lunch — or wish that the restaurant sold McMuffins in the middle of the afternoon — then this will be a hearty and satisfying experience. I love to eat this McMuffin when visiting Canadian relatives due to its richness; the very mild peppery spiciness of the patty combines well with the mayo sauce and the cheese, and the simplicity of the English muffin. It's so unique and so delicious, with its savory flavor profile and unique sauce, that there's absolutely nothing else like it on McDonald's menu.

If you want to hack your own Chicken McMuffin in the U.S., you'll sadly have some difficulty getting your breakfast sandwich together. McDonald's doesn't sell chicken patties during breakfast hours, and it doesn't sell English muffins after breakfast is over. 

There's also the problem of the mayonnaise-like sauce — while there are definitely mayo packets available at McDonald's, there's nothing on the American menu that's quite like the Canadian version of the mayo sauce that goes on this sandwich. 

Therefore, you're going to have to make your own homemade Chicken McMuffin to experience for yourself the joy Canadians get to have every day. Just peruse a chicken sandwich recipe, then slap that piece of chicken between two halves of a toasted English muffin. The mayonnaise you use might not be exactly like McDonald's sauce, but it'll do the job. Add a slice of cheese, and you're done. It won't be a perfect dupe, but it'll be just as delicious as this Canadian sammie, which really should make a home for itself in the U.S.