My Take on McDonald’s Chicken Big Mac

One thing I’m not very proud of is my love for McDonald’s. Despite countless reminders from my mom about the impact of unhealthy and junk eating, I often give in to the temptation of McDonald’s burgers and fries.

A few weeks ago, after a tough Sunday soccer loss, I saw an ad for the Big Mac Chicken Burger on my phone. I don’t eat beef, so I’ve never had the regular Big Mac, and this one looked good. I asked my mom if we could try it, and we grabbed one from the McDonald’s drive-thru on the way home.

Once we got home and I settled in, it was finally time to try something I thought I’d never experience. I took a deep breath 3, 2, 1and took my first bite. Here are my thoughts:

What I liked:
The sauce added good flavor.
The double chicken patties were decent and had a nice texture kind of like McNuggets. I personally prefer the Hot n’ Spicy McChicken patty, maybe because of my Indian roots and love for spicier food.
The lettuce made it feel fresh, but nothing special.

What I didn’t like:
The cheese was too sticky and too warm.
It didn’t have much variety in flavor just tasted like extra meat with no new twist.
At $7.19 in Kirkland, it felt overpriced, especially since the regular Big Mac is only $5.99.

Overall:
I’d rate this burger a solid 6.5/10. With better cheese and a bit more flavor, I think it could truly stand out. I can’t comment on flavors compared to the classic Big Mac; I’d I expected more value for the money and more unique flavors for stand out beyond an extra chicken patty.