<\/a>Southern Style Chicken Sandwich, but skips the butter and steamed bun for a regular bun and McDonald’s signature sauce. Otherwise, it makes no attempt to shy away from borrowing a page from Chick-fil-A\u2019s book.<\/p>\nOverall, its minimalist approach works great. I\u2019ve had McDonald\u2019s buttermilk chicken on three or four occasions and always thought it was okay if not a little out-of-place in the Buttermilk Crispy Chicken Sandwich. Sans mayo, tomato, and lettuce (and $1.89 cheaper) the buttermilk flavor really comes out.<\/p>\n
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With a crispy, uniform breading, the buttermilk chicken checks the prerequisite boxes for adequate juiciness and flavor, although it doesn\u2019t wow you. Nevertheless, a slightly spicy aftertaste, with strong notes of black pepper and garlic powder, tastes wonderful with the tangy-sweet signature sauce, which like a mustard-spiked ketchup. The pickles add a nice layer of crunch, but otherwise go unnoticed.<\/p>\n
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It\u2019s good, but not Chick-fil-A good, lacking the succulent, plump texture from Chick-fil-A\u2019s pressure cooking, as well as the sweet and nutty flavors imparted by the peanut oil and seasonings. Additionally, I found myself missing Chick-fil-A\u2019s buttered bun, as well as the steamed effect when you get it to go in one of those specially-designed pouches. Still, the Classic Chicken Sandwich is probably the most enjoyable McDonald\u2019s chicken sandwich I\u2019ve ever had, and at 45 cents cheaper than Chick-fil-A\u2019s, it\u2019s a good value.<\/p>\n
That said, I\u2019m not crazy about the national rollout of the $1-$2-$3 menu at McDonald\u2019s, which killed the 2 for $3 and 2 for $4 deals that had been staples at my local restaurant. Pressed between spending $3 on a medium fries and double cheeseburger or spending the same amount on the Classic Chicken Sandwich, I\u2019d choose the latter 9 out of 10 times, if only because of its modest size.<\/p>\n
All things considered, if you love McDonald\u2019s buttermilk chicken, you\u2019re going to love this sandwich. I can only hope the Golden Arches finds a way to increase the value a bit more by including it on the 2 for $5 menu.<\/p>\n
(Nutrition Facts – 510 calories, 210 calories from fat, 23 grams of total fat, 4 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 65 milligrams of cholesterol, 1040 milligrams of sodium, 50 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of dietary fiber, 6 grams of sugar, 25 grams of protein.)<\/small><\/p>\n
Purchased Price:<\/b> $3.00
\nSize:<\/b> N\/A
\nRating:<\/b> 7 out of 10
\nPros:<\/b> Chicken is both crispy and juicy, with strong buttermilk flavor. Tangy and sweet signature sauce pairs well with the kick of the chicken’s seasoning. Cheaper than most similarly sized chicken sandwiches.
\nCons:<\/b> Not as good as Chick-fil-A’s. Bun is lackluster and would be better steamed and buttered. Moderate size and not the greatest deal if you add a medium fries, which McDonald\u2019s somehow decided to leave off the value menu.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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