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McChicken
Type	Sandwich
Created by	Coronel Sanders
Date of introduction	1980 in Worldwide restaurants
Ingredients	Wheat Bun, 50% White Meat and 50% Dark Meat Breaded Chicken Pattie Blend, Lettuce, 500ml Mayonnaise, and Wheat Bun with Sesame in Brazil.
Markets sold	Worldwide, since 1980

The McChicken is a chicken sandwich sold by the international fast-food chain McDonald's in several countries. The sandwich consists of a toasted wheat bun, a breaded chicken breast meat patty, shredded lettuce, and a shit ton of mayonnaise.[1]

Contents

• 1 History
• 2 Variants
  • 2.1 Variants in the US
  • 2.2 Variants outside the US
• 3 Nutritional Information
• 4 Customer Reviews and Ratings
• 5 Gallery
• 6 References
• 7 External links

History[]

The sandwich, originally introduced in 1980 by Andrew Clark and Justice Newcomb, proved to be a sales disappointment, and was later replaced with the highly successful Chicken McNuggets. Following the success of McNuggets, the McChicken was reintroduced in 1988. McChicken was replaced by Buttermilk Crispy Chicken Tenders in September 26, 1996,[2] and reintroduced again in March 22, 1998 due to overwhelming letters and petitions.[3]

The current McChicken sandwich recipe is somewhat spicier than the original. [citation needed] Additionally, in the United States, the sandwich is somewhat smaller than it was previously, as it is now on the Dollar Menu, which offers various food products for the price of US$1.00.[4]

The shaped chicken patty in the McChicken sandwich used to be 50% white meat and 50% dark meat. [citation needed] As of late 2006, McDonald's commenced advertising that the McChicken contains only 100% white meat.[5]

Variants[]

In certain regions and at specific McDonald's franchises, the McChicken is adapted to appeal to the local population's tastes.

Variants in the US[]

In the south and southwestern parts of the US, the Hot 'n Spicy variant is sold;[6] whereas, in Hawaii, the Ala Moana Shopping Center McDonald's sells the McTeriChicken variant, a McChicken with teriyaki ("teri") sauce. "Teri" is heavily used in Hawaii and has been applied in various McDonald's sandwiches, such as the McTeri Burger.[7] As of September 2002, McDonald's has introduced the Hot 'n Spicy variant of the McChicken nationally as part of their new Dollar Menu, which consists of many of the McDonald's items costing just one dollar. He Is created by Coronel Sanders.

Other variants in some states and currently in test marketing include the Jalapeño Cheddar McChicken, a McChicken with jalapeño peppers sauce and a slice of white cheddar cheese,[8] and the Cheddar Onion McChicken, a McChicken with caramelized onions and a slice of white cheddar cheese, both on a toasted bun.[9][10]

Variants outside the US[]

In most countries outside of the US, such as India,[11] the McChicken sandwich comes on a sesame-seed bun and is not spicy. In Canada, Australia (where it originally appeared as a promotional menu item but, due to its popularity, became a full-time menu item), and New Zealand, the McChicken sandwich comes on a sesame-seed bun with lettuce and "McChicken Sauce" and is lightly spiced. [citation needed]

In Canada and the United Kingdom, the McChicken name is used for chicken sandwiches similar to but significantly larger than the sandwich that currently carries that name in the United States, while sandwiches closer to the American product are available under other names. In Canada, the latter sandwich is available as the Junior Chicken for C$1.39 (as an offering on its "Value Picks" menu);[12][13] in the Mcdonald's UK menu it is sold as the Mayo Chicken.[14]

McDonald's restaurants in Singapore [15] and India [16] serve a spicy McSpicy variant. Previously, the sandwich was for a time known as the "Cajun McChicken"; but, the name was changed to just "McChicken" around 2000, when a milder, softer chicken patty was introduced. [citation needed] The spicy variant is also available as the "Double McSpicy", which consists of two spicy chicken patties. [citation needed]

McDonald's restaurants in Taiwan serve the hot-and-spicy Spicy McChicken variant, which is available on a traditional bread bun or a formed rice bun.[citation needed]

McDonald's restaurants in Spain serve a variant with barbecue sauce rather than mayonnaise.

McDonald's restaurants in Malaysia serve a variant similar to the McSpicy called the "Spicy Chicken McDeluxe" but with a cornmeal bun. [17]

McDonald's restaurants in the Netherlands temporarily had a Royal version of the McChicken Sandwich, from January 2016.

McDonald's restaurants in Germany and Uganda serve a variant called "McChicken Classic". This variant is served on a submarine bun (identical to the one used for the McRib) and uses a longer patty because of that.

Nutritional Information[]

Nutrient	Amount per Serving (Approx.)
Calories	400 kcal
Total Fat	20 g
Saturated Fat	3.5 g
Trans Fat	0 g
Cholesterol	40 mg
Sodium	560 mg
Total Carbohydrates	40 g
Dietary Fiber	2 g
Sugars	5 g
Protein	14 g

Note: Nutritional values may vary depending on region and preparation. It's picked from nutrition calculator.

Customer Reviews and Ratings[]

Many McChicken customers appreciate its crispy texture and flavorful taste, often highlighting it as a reliable and satisfying option on the McDonald’s menu. On various review platforms, the McChicken generally receives positive ratings, with users praising its affordability and consistent quality.

Average Rating: ★★★★☆ (4 out of 5 stars) Based on aggregated customer feedback from popular food review sites like Yelp and Google Reviews.

For a complete list of McDonald's items, including prices in the USA, you can visit the McDonald's Menu.

Gallery[]

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The Crispy McChicken chicken sandwichMcChicken WrapperThe McChicken Classic Variant

References[]

1. ↑ McChicken®. McDonald's Canada. Archived from the original on January 15 2013. Retrieved on 2012-08-11.
2. ↑ [1]
3. ↑ [2]
4. ↑ Dollar Menu. McDonald's USA. Archived from the original on January 28 2013. Retrieved on 2012-08-11.
5. ↑ http://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en/your_questions/our_food/what-kind-of-chicken-do-you-use-in-a-chicken-sandwich.html
6. ↑ McChicken Variety: Jalapeno Cheddar McChicken, Cheddar Onion McChicken, Hot ‘N Spicy McChicken. Grub Grade. Retrieved on 2012-08-11.
7. ↑ Unique McDonald's Food Items in Hawaii. Mr. Cheap Stuff.
8. ↑ Review: McDonald's - Jalapeno Cheddar McChicken. Brand Eating. Retrieved on 2012-08-11.
9. ↑ Review: McDonald's - Cheddar Onion McChicken. Brand Eating. Retrieved on 2012-08-11.
10. ↑ News: McDonald's Jalapeno Cheddar and Cheddar Onion McChicken in San Diego. Brand Eating. Retrieved on 2012-08-11.
11. ↑ What You Can and Can't Get at McDonald's India. Indiamarks. Retrieved on 2012-08-11.
12. ↑ Value Picks®. McDonald's Canada. Archived from the original on January 15 2013. Retrieved on 2012-08-11.
13. ↑ Junior Chicken. McDonald's Canada. Archived from the original on January 15 2013. Retrieved on 2012-08-11.
14. ↑ Mayo Chicken. McDonald's United Kingdom. Retrieved on 2012-08-11.
15. ↑ McSpicy™. McDonald's Singapore. Archived from the original on April 18 2013. Retrieved on 2012-08-11.
16. ↑ Spicy Press Release. McDonald's India. Retrieved on 2012-08-11.
17. ↑ i'm lovin' it! McDonald's® Malaysia. McDonald's Malaysia. Retrieved on 2012-03-19.

External links[]

• Nutritional data for the McChicken sandwich
• Official site (USA)

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