Could McDonald's new Chicken Big Mac reignite the rooster sandwich wars? We will know quickly.
The new sandwich turns into obtainable Thursday, Oct. 10, for a restricted time at eating places throughout the U.S. The Chicken Big Mac sandwich shares similarities to the conventional Big Mac: it is served on a Big Mac bun and its toppings embrace Big Mac sauce, cheese, lettuce and pickle slices – however no onions.
And as a substitute of the authentic sandwich's two all-beef patties, the Chicken Big Mac has two tempura battered rooster patties.
The Chicken Big Mac will not be new to each McDonald's buyer. It was examined in Miami in 2022 after being obtainable in the U.Okay.
Some markets have already got the Chicken Big Mac on the menu together with Indianapolis (the place it is priced at $4.59) and El Paso, Texas (the place it is $5.99).
The recognition of rooster sandwiches at quick meals spots has led to a number of flame-ups in the rooster sandwich wars over the previous decade. The rivalry heated up in 2019 when Popeyes added a fried rooster sandwich to its everlasting nationwide menu, difficult Chick-fil-A's dominance. Two years later, McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's, Chick-fil-A, Boston Market, and Shake Shack had been amongst chains including rooster sandwiches to the menu.
You'll seemingly encounter the Chicken Big Mac on social media as a result of McDonald's has partnered with on-line streamer (and “Big Mac superfan”) Kai Cenat to evaluate “Is the Chicken Big Mac a Big Mac?” with dwell video appearances on the restaurant chain's social channels, together with Instagram.
Chicken Big Mac energy, diet data
Here are diet particulars on McDonald's new Chicken Big Mac, in line with the restaurant chain.
- Calories: 530 (26.5% of every day worth)
- Total fats: 20 g (26%)
- Total carbohydrates: 61 g (24%)
- Protein: 25 g (49%)
Also coming to McDonald's: Boo Buckets
For youngsters and collectors, here is a reminder that McDonald's brings again its Monster Boo Buckets, which include Happy Meals, on Oct. 15 for a restricted time. The pails, which can be utilized for trick-or-treating, are available in a number of colours together with a brand new one, blue, which replaces purple from 2023.
Stickers are included so you'll be able to customise your monster on the buckets, which this yr are adorned with what look like friendlier options than final yr's vampire, mummy, monster and skeleton.
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