A fast food chicken war has broken out on three fronts.
McDonald’s is adding what it calls its first new permanent menu item in four years with the introduction of McCrispy Strips. It will arrive on May 5, but a news release dated Thursday, April 24 from the fast food giant hints that some app users may be able to order them earlier and claims, “You may even see them in some locations today.”
McDonald’s describes the strips as white meat coated with crispy breading and “bursting with a bold, new black pepper flavor.” It will come with a new Creamy Chili Sauce.
The news release doesn’t mention portions or prices.
The last permanent menu addition was the McCrispy Chicken Sandwich in 2021.
McDonald’s broke the news on the same day Irvine-based Taco Bell brought back its Crispy Chicken Nuggets, which it says were a runaway success when they were briefly available in mid-December.
And Wienerschnitzel will introduce Bird Dogs on Monday, April 28, according to a news release from the Newport Beach-based chain.
Bird Dogs come from South Carolina and are chicken tenders served in a hot dog bun, the news release said.
Wienerschnitzel will serve three kinds: Bacon Ranch, Buffalo Ranch and BBQ.
Prices will vary but start around $4 a la carte, according to representatives. There will also be combos, and chicken tenders will be available individually.
