McChicken delight
It’s not like I expected. This is one of the best attempts to revolutionise an iconic burger
BIG Mac fans will be lovin’ this … a chicken version of the classic burger has arrived.
The dish is already a proven hit in Australia and it is now available at 1,300 UK McDonald’s restaurant.
But anybody hoping to try one will have to be quick as they are only on the menu until March 15.
So is it worth it? Our reporter Kyle O’Sullivan tried one to find out, along with colleague Courtney Pochin, at a McDonald’s in London Bridge. Here’s his verdict:
Judgment day has arrived for the Chicken Big Mac – and it’s nothing like I expected. The aromatic smell that emerged when I lifted the lid of the new box was the same as usual. So have
KYLE O’SULLIVAN
McDonald’s managed to pull it out the bag again or is this something even the Hamburglar would not steal?
Just like any Big Mac, the first thing you taste is that creamy special sauce and it works well with the chicken.
I was concerned about the Chicken Big Mac being too dry but to my surprise it was moist enough and lashings of sauce were a bonus. The biggest positive of this mouth-watering delight is simply the amount of meat you get.
The classic Big Mac comes with a pair of thin beef patties that really leave you wanting more, but these succulent 100% chicken breast pieces in a crispy coating are definitely enough to fill you up.
My only complaint would be the presentation, which leaves a lot to be desired as the chicken is lopsided and the whole thing does just fall apart when you take the first bite.
It could also have done with another slice of cheese on the top half of the burger as it worked really well in the bottom section.
Is it better than its beef counterpart? For me the classic Big Mac just about edges it but this is by far the best of the attempts to revolutionise the iconic burger. Past incarnations have included wider patties and extra bacon.
The chicken Big Mac is 50p more expensive than the classic version at £4.09, although prices do vary between
McDonald’s outlets.