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McDonald’s Debuts Limited Run of Chicken Big Mac
October 4, 2024
Fans of McDonald’s classic Big Mac sandwich, which first debuted in 1967 and includes two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, and onions on a sesame seed bun, will have the chance to switch things up as the chain debuts a limited U.S. run of a new version of the sandwich: the Chicken Big Mac.
Two tempura-battered chicken patties will replace the beef patties. The remainder of the sandwich ingredients will remain true to the original Big Mac flavor.
McDonald’s shared a press release revealing the key differences between the Chicken Big Mac and its original predecessor. “With the introduction of the Chicken Big Mac, we’re excited to pay homage to one of our most iconic menu items, the Big Mac, and introduce it to a whole new generation of fans,” said Tariq Hassan, chief marketing and customer experience officer at McDonald’s USA.McDonald’s
“By tapping into some of our fans’ biggest passions from dupe culture to live-streaming, we’re able to serve up more than just a sandwich,” Hassan continued. “There truly is something for everyone to enjoy in this campaign and we’re bringing experiences that will surprise and delight them, all before the Chicken Big Mac hits restaurants.”
Fans were able to taste-test the new sandwich at a chain pop-up dining experience. However, they didn’t know McDonald’s was behind the pop-up, which featured the new item. Instead, they were told the sandwich came from McDonnell’s.
The press release revealed, “Fans were loving it, some even called it a McDonald’s dupe — and in a plot twist as sweet as our Apple Pie —McDonald’s was behind it all.”
When Will the Chicken Big Mac Be Available at McDonald’s?
Other than a short testing stint in Miami in 2022, the Chicken Big Mac has previously only been available at international locations. News of the Chicken Big Mac’s arrival in the U.S. was first speculated over the summer when a food news Instagram account, Snackolator, teased its return.
If you’re interested in the new sandwich’s nutrition details, according to the restaurant chain, here is what customers can expect when they bite into McDonald’s new Chicken Big Mac.
- Calories: 530 (27% of daily value)
- Total fat: 20 g (29%)
- Total carbohydrates: 61 g (24%)
- Protein: 25 g (49%)
The Chicken Big Mac will be available at all McDonald’s locations starting on Thursday, Oct. 10, while supplies last.
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