McDonald’s Highly Anticipated Chicken Big Mac Gets Release Date in the U.S.

The Poultry Version of the Big Mac Gets a Secret Taste Test in Los Angeles

McDonald's Chicken Big Mac | ©Image Credit: McDonald’s
McDonald's Chicken Big Mac | ©Image Credit: McDonald’s

McDonald’s is set to thrill fans across the U.S. with the official release of its highly anticipated Chicken Big Mac. After gaining popularity overseas, this poultry version of the iconic Big Mac is finally making its way to American menus this October. But before it hit menus nationwide, the Chicken Big Mac was secretly introduced at a special pop-up restaurant in Los Angeles. Keep reading to find out all about the Chicken Big Mac’s official U.S. release date and get the scoop on this exclusive first taste!

Chicken Big Mac’s U.S. Release Date: The Wait Is Almost Over

McDonald’s Chicken Big Mac is finally making its U.S. debut on October 10th. Available at participating locations while supplies last, this limited-time treat features the classic Big Mac toppings (special sauce, lettuce, cheese, and pickles on a sesame seed bun) but with a twist: two tempura-battered chicken patties instead of two all-beef patties. It’s a fresh take that’s sure to satisfy cravings and keep fans coming back for more.

LA Pop-Up Offers Exclusive First Taste of Chicken Big Mac

McDonnell's By Chain Event
Guests attend the McDonnell’s by Chain event on September 27, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.©Image Credit: Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for McDonnell’s by Chain

This past weekend, McDonald’s surprised fans by quietly introducing the Chicken Big Mac at a one-day-only pop-up event in Los Angeles called McDonnell’s. Hosted by the popular food group Chain, the event offered an exclusive menu where the star attraction, dubbed “The Chicken Sandwich,” featured a strikingly familiar combination: two crispy chicken patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, and pickles, all on a sesame seed bun. Alongside this were Chain’s iconic dishes like beef tallow fries, deep-fried apple pie, and soft-serve.

Signage is seen during the McDonnell's by Chain event on September 27, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. | ©Image Credit: Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for McDonnell's by Chain
Signage is seen during the McDonnell’s by Chain event on September 27, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. | ©Image Credit: Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for McDonnell’s by Chain

Guests at the event, including some famous faces, unknowingly sampled what would later be revealed as McDonald’s Chicken Big Mac. Fans raved about the dish, with many calling it a spot-on McDonald’s dupe. In a delightful twist, McDonald’s had been behind the surprise all along. Their reactions were captured and shared in the video below:

 

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Is the Chicken Big Mac Truly a Big Mac? Kai Cenat and Friends to Weigh In

Kai Cenat | ©Image Credit: McDonald's
Kai Cenat | ©Image Credit: McDonald’s

With the secret of the Chicken Big Mac now revealed, a burning question still remains: Does it truly live up to the Big Mac name? To settle the debate, McDonald’s has teamed up with Big Mac superfan and internet sensation Kai Cenat. Kai will invite his famous friends to try the Chicken Big Mac during a livestream, where they’ll share their unfiltered reactions.

Curious to see what they think? Follow McDonald’s social channels throughout the month to catch Kai and his crew go live, as they weigh in on whether the Chicken Big Mac lives up to its iconic name.

Chicken Big Mac in Other Parts of the World

The nationwide U.S. rollout of the Chicken Big Mac comes two years after McDonald’s started a trial run of the menu item in August 2022 at select locations in Miami, Florida.

Months before that American test run, in February 2022, the Chicken Big Mac debuted at over 1,300 locations in the United Kingdom. But due to high demand, McDonald’s U.K. had to remove the item from the menu just 10 days after its release.

The abrupt removal of the menu item left some fans devastated as they hadn’t had the chance to try the burger yet. In response to requests to bring back the product, McDonald’s U.K. restored the Chicken Big Mac to its menu in March 2022, but only for the duration of two weeks.

In 2023, the Chicken Big Mac arrived in Norway and Canada.

Source: McDonald’s