After a long hiatus, I am back. I know, I know, it has been a while. However, it has also been a while since any fast food restaurant has released something interesting.

That being said, if anyone has any suggestions I am all ears!

In late February, McDonald’s officially dipped their toes into the world of chicken sandwiches. Sure they have had the McChicken, the Buttermilk Crispy Chicken, and the Grilled Artisan Chicken Sandwich, but they have never had a classic chicken sandwich. 

If you are a fan of McDonald’s you have probably noticed the Spicy McChicken. The Spicy McChicken consists of a spicy breading that coats the ground chicken patty. The new Spicy Crispy Chicken is a chicken breast, but with a spicy pepper sauce instead. This sauce is phenomenal. My neighborhood McDonald’s sold out of the sauce in about six days. 

Another new venture for McDonald’s was the addition of crinkle-cut pickles. In my opinion, McDonald’s regular pickles are slimy and seem like they are stored for a very long time (because they are). The new crinkle-cut pickle preserves the pickle flavor some of you love while adding a crunch of freshness to your bite. 

When thinking about McDonald’s and potatoes, you think of their iconic french-fries. Now, think of the new potato roll. Toasted to perfection, the roll provides a spongy texture, while maintaining the necessary firmness to hold the sandwich together. 

All of this sounds great, 10/10, right? Wrong. Having had the sandwich three times now, I can say that it is wildly inconsistent. While I can appreciate each individual component, I have had issues such as a deformed chicken breast, one dollop of sauce, and an overload of pickles. I appreciate the attempt, but this is a 5.5/10. 

McDonald’s, wake up.