- McDonald’s previously launched a chicken sandwich amid the “chicken sandwich wars.”
- The sandwich was immediately compared to Chick-fil-A’s iconic chicken sandwich.
- I tried the McDonald’s McCrispy Chicken sandwich and thought it was very similar to Chick-fil-A’s.
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In 2021, McDonald’s replaced the Buttermilk Crispy Chicken Sandwich with a new lineup of chicken sandwiches: the Crispy Chicken Sandwich, the Deluxe Crispy Chicken Sandwich, and the Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich.
Soon, fans and industry experts began to notice that the new menu item bore a strong resemblance to Chick-fil-A and Popeyes’ iconic chicken sandwiches. Business Insider’s Kate Taylor reported on a leaked menu that revealed McDonald’s plans to launch a new chicken sandwich, stating that the company planned to “copy Chick-fil-A’s playbook.”
Former McDonald’s chef Mike Haratz told Business Insider that it was “very clear” that McDonald’s was following Chick-fil-A’s lead with the sandwich. “The sandwich comes in a tinfoil bag just like Chick-fil-A and, from what I understand, tastes very similar,” Haratz said ahead of the sandwich’s release.
It’s 2024, and the chicken sandwich wars are still on, but it’s not just fast-food chains. Bloomberg Chicken sandwiches now appear on 47% of restaurant menus, according to data from research firm Technomic, which reports that not only are chefs eager to showcase their unique takes on chicken, but chicken is also popular with Gen Z, who see it as cheaper and healthier than beef.
At McDonald’s, the crispy chicken sandwich has since been renamed the “McCrispy”, which is described as a “Southern-style fried chicken sandwich” with scalloped pickles and a toasted, buttered potato roll. Chick-fil-A’s chicken sandwich is also served on a toasted, buttered bun with dill pickle chips.
I didn’t think the sandwiches were quite the same, I had to try them for myself.
Let’s compare McDonald’s McKrispy to Chick-fil-A’s Original Chicken Sandwich.