McDonald’s chicken Big Mac is coming to the US after its popularity in the UK
The Big Mac is one of McDonald’s signature items, but the fast food chain is putting a new spin on it – originating from the very other side of the Atlantic Ocean.
McDonald’s will test a chicken Big Mac at select Miami-area locations later this month, the company confirmed to USA TODAY. The menu item was first introduced in the UK earlier this year and met with a lot of positive feedback, sold out less than two weeks.
“We̵[ads1]7;re always looking to give our fans more ways to enjoy the classic menu items they know and love,” McDonald’s said in a statement. “Made with two crispy tempura chicken patties, our iconic Big Mac sauce, and topped with pickles, shredded lettuce and American cheese, this sandwich brings some of our fan favorite flavors together for the perfect snack.”
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McDonald’s said its CEO Chris Kempczinski said in a recent earnings call that chicken “continues to be a significant opportunity for us” and remains a priority for the company.
“We have some great global equity already in our McNuggets and with McChicken, but we also have some equity in McCrispy and McSpicy that we think we have an opportunity to do more with globally,” Kempczinski said.
McDonald’s did not say whether the chicken Big Mac will be available nationwide, but hinted that the test run in Florida could spring it to a menu near you.
“While not everything we test makes it onto our US menus, we will use this time to gather feedback from both customers and restaurant staff as we consider opportunities to offer more delicious options in the future,” the company said.
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