Smash or Pass? McDonald’s Bringing the Chicken Big Mac to the U.S.

McDonald’s is remixing their famous Big Mac burger with an all-new chicken twist.

The 67-year-old fast food chain has announced the creation of the Chicken Big Mac, which stacks two chicken patties in between buns with pickles, shredded lettuce, American cheese, and the beloved Big Mac sauce. McDonald’s decided to offer the sandwich to the United States for a test run after it became an instant success in the United Kingdom. But will the U.S. welcome the Chicken Big Mac with open arms? The company sure hopes so.

“While not everything we test makes it on our U.S. menus, we’ll use this time to gather feedback from both customers and restaurant crew as we consider opportunities to offer more delicious options in the future,” the company said in a statement.

The Chicken Big Mac was such a hit in the U.K. earlier this year that McDonald’s was forced to discontinue it after just ten days due to overwhelming demand.

McDonald’s is no stranger to the chicken business. Their Chicken McNuggets and chicken sandwich options have been popular options on their menus for years. However, the Chicken Big Mac provides an opportunity for Big Mac lovers to have an alternative to beef.

The new chicken sandwich, which is looking to rival the likes of the Popeyes and Chick-Fil-A offerings, will make its debut in the Miami area this month for a limited time only. If it becomes a hit amongst foodies in Florida, McDonald’s is prepared to take the savory dish nationwide.