McDonald’s Answer to the Chicken Wars Is an Underwhelming Chicken on a Biscuit

January 29, 2020 Admin 0 Comments

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McDonald’s has been going through an identity crisis lately, having watched Chick-fil-A and Popeyes gain obsessive fans over their chicken sandwiches, whereas McDonald’s just can’t seem to get it right. In December, McDonald’s introduced a Crispy Chicken Sandwich that’s being tested in Houston and Knoxville to not much buzz. Before that, its BBQ Chicken Sandwich received a resounding meh from diners. But the company is hoping its new breakfast sandwiches will help.

According to Business Insider, McDonald’s is releasing two new chicken-based breakfast sandwiches nationwide: the Chicken McGriddle and the McChicken Biscuit. The McChicken Biscuit like a dryer, beige-ier take on Chick-fil-A’s famous sandwich, and is somehow different from the Southern Style Chicken Biscuit it offered over a decade ago. McDonald’s says the offerings are for a limited time only. It’s a valiant effort, and a Forbes reviewer says that while the McGriddle is sort of spongy, the chicken pairs nicely with the biscuit. However, it’s just “another daytime option” if a Chick-fil-A isn’t around. Looks like McDonald’s still needs to “stay focused”!

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