McDonald’s adds Chicken Big Mac to its menu for the first time in UK

McDonald’s is changing up the game with the launch of its first ever UK chicken Big Mac.

The burger – which is bound to divide opinions among British McDonald’s fans – will adopt the traditional Big Mac structure complete with the signature sauce. However, instead of two beef patties, the new version will come with two crispy chicken fillets.

The chicken version of the staple burger will be 50p more expensive than the original, which costs £3.59, though prices may vary between branches. 

It also packs in more calories with 544kcal, compared to the traditional Big Mac which has 508kcal.

While the chicken Big Mac is already available in McDonald’s restaurants in Australia, this will be the first time it is sold here in the UK.

The burger will be on the menu in all 1,300 UK McDonald’s restaurants from February 2nd… Though you’ll have to be quick, as it is here on a trial period only and will be removed on March 15th.

That very same day will also see the return of the beloved double Big Mac, as well as the Mozzarella Dippers and Galaxy chocolate and salted caramel McFlurries. 

However, this news will be bittersweet for many following the fast-food giant’s announcement regarding the removal of two popular breakfast items.

Posting across its social media platforms yesterday, McDonald’s announced that the bagels and breakfast wraps from the menu had been permanently discontinued. 

Adopting a jokey and lighthearted tone, the announcement read: “Despite speculation and following a trial separation period, Breakfast Bagels & Breakfast Wraps will not be returning to the menu.

“We adore each other deeply but our love for the iconic McMuffin was simply too hard to ignore. We want our fans to know this is a mutual decision, to the extent that a bagel can make its own decision.

“Thank you to everyone who has supported our union. As for the rumours that there will be a new breakfast bae on the scene later this year… No comment.

“But it’s now time to say, ‘that’s a wrap’. And bagel. And that the McMuffin is 99p today.”