Ryan Glasspiegel
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As a lifelong fast foodie, I’ve always maintained that McDonald’s is actually underrated. The fact that you can get a Big Mac, fries, and a Coke all over the planet and know exactly what it’s going to be is both astounding and supremely comforting.
However, an area that has frankly been a blemish for the golden arches is their chicken sandwich. The McChicken has never really done it for me. They’ve had premium offerings over the years, like the buttermilk crispy chicken bacon clubhouse sandwich, that are fine but no one really lies awake salivating over.
Thankfully, it sounds like McDonald’s is working on a new chicken sandwich. “We’re certainly working on ways that we can update and upgrade our chicken offering in the U.S.,” McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski said in an interview with TIME. “Suffice to say we will continue to be competing and innovating in chicken. And I’m sure we’ll continue to be getting critiques about how we’re doing.”
In the interview, Kempczinski noted that consumption patterns are trending towards chicken from beef. McDonald’s trails pretty squarely behind Chick-fil-A, Popeye’s, and even Wendy’s in the chicken sandwich department. I’ll believe McDonald’s can muster up a spicy chicken sandwich on those levels when I see it, but I’ll give them the chance to execute on the development.
I just had CFA on Friday but now after reading this I’m gonna go again. I need me a chickey sammich now
Glad I have some influence.
LOL Feddy and Ryan…
Dang…Ryan’s becoming one of those “influencers”…watch out!!!!
I’m eating right now. Spicy first, then a regular. Cherry coke and a ice-less lemonade for later. Ryan, you should get a cut of what I paid today at CFA 😂
I’m a big Chick Fil A guy, but finally got the chance to try the Popeye’s chicken sandwich. I’ve got to say, it was pretty damn good. I still give the edge to CFA, but Popeye’s is worth a try.
I am a big fan of McDonald’s chicken sandwich and for 20+ years it was like 2 sandwiches for $2, so you cannot beat the prize and the savory mayo + chicken +lettuce taste. Now it is closer to $1.50 or $2.00 per sandwich but still a deal in my eyes! Please don’t change anything!
Chick Fil A is in a league by itself. If I’m stooping low enough for Mickey D’s its going to be for their double cheeseburger, which is delicious, but to quote the great philosopher Jim Gaffigan it gives you the “Did I just eat that or rub it on my face?” sensation.