Review: McDonald's - Jalapeno Cheddar McChicken

McDonald's Jalapeño Cheddar McChicken is a slightly different take on the storied McChicken sandwich which replaces the mayo with a slice of white Cheddar cheese and jalapeño salsa and costs $1.49. Inexplicably, the McDonald's I went to also had these at two for $3.50.

This particular item is new to my area and seems to be regional, at least for now. I noticed this in the window of a local McDonald's and decided to check it out. A spicier McChicken? Hm, sounds interesting.

Upon biting into the sandwich, let's just say the idea was a lot better than the execution. The jalapenos taste like they were pickled but without any sweetness. And while I don't mind the occasional pickle, I don't want every bite of my sandwich to taste of it. The sourness also masks much of the seasoned flavor of the McChicken patty.

The cheese might as well not even be there. If it's Cheddar, it's must be the mildest of such; I didn't taste any of the telltale flavors of Cheddar. It feels and taste more like a White American cheese.

Most disappointing was the sandwich wasn't even that spicy. I'd say maybe a low, occasional burn. Your best option would be to just buy a McChicken without mayo and just put in your own jalapeños at home. This one was a complete miss for me.

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