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McDonald's announced plans to add its take on chicken strips to its menu next month, which will be the first permanent addition since 2021, according to a PR Newswire release shared on Thursday (April 24).
McCrispy Strips will be available in participating markets on May 5, although some locations are reported to already have them, according to USA TODAY. The chicken strips are made with "100% white meat, coated with crispy golden-brown breading and bursting with a bold, new black pepper flavor" and can be paired with "Creamy Chili Dip, a savory, sweet and tangy sauce," as well as their classic Tangy Barbecue, Spicy Buffalo and Creamy Ranch sauces, according to the press release.
"Since stepping into my new role as a leader of the U.S. business this year, I've been excited for fans to get to experience our additional chicken offerings," said Alyssa Buetikofer, Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer at McDonald's. "The demand for chicken strips has been remarkable to see across the industry, so we knew we had to deliver something so craveable that it was worth the wait. We took our time, listened to our fans and created a product we knew they would crave. And the best part is we're just getting started."
McCrispy Strips are part of McDonald's new focus on chicken items, which includes the long-awaited return of the iconic Snack Wrap in 2025. McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski previously teased that the global fast food chain was planning to "launch a new chicken strip offering" during its 2024 Q4 earnings call via PEOPLE.