June 29, 2021, 06:09 PM
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The Chicken McCrispy is back as a permanent menu item.
Available for dine-in and via McDelivery, GrabFood and foodpanda from July 1, the Chicken McCrispy comes in two sizes:
- Extra Value Meal (from S$8.40) comprising two pieces of fried chicken, medium fries and a small coke
- Value Bundle (from S$21.50) that comes with six pieces of fried chicken, two medium fries and two small cokes
However, the item will not be available at the following six outlets:
- McDonald’s Shell Tampines
- McDonald’s Shell Hougang
- McDonald’s Shell Havelock
- McDonald’s Clementi Avenue 3
- McDonald’s Parklane
- McDonald’s Tampines Kiosk
Taste test
I have not had the privilege of tasting the popular Chicken McCrispy (ever), so this was all new to me.
Photo by Karen Lui.
It felt a bit strange receiving a bucket of fried chicken from McDonald's, when I associate it more with rival fast food chains specialising in fried chicken (ahem).
Photo by Karen Lui.
Each Value Bundle comes with three drumsticks and three thighs, which is great for my family as none of us appreciates chicken breast meat.
Three drumsticks and three thighs, as promised. Photo by Karen Lui.
I didn't manage to reach the chicken for my first bite due to the thick batter.
First bite. Photo by Karen Lui.
The batter was crispy but wasn't the crispiest I've had, perhaps due to the fact that I did not attend to it immediately as I was stuck in a meeting.
Nonetheless, the chicken remained succulent.
Photo by Karen Lui.
As someone who has a low tolerance for spice but also enjoys torturing herself with the McSpicy, I would say McDonald's description of "mildly spicy" is a bit of an understatement for those with low tolerance for spice.
Unlike the somewhat aggressive kick of the McSpicy, the spice built up gradually as I continued taking more bites. The burn was generally bearable and I found myself inching towards the ice-cold Coke rather than running towards it for my dear life (as I do for the McSpicy).
Photo by McDonald's Singapore.
The difference in spice levels is also why I will not be giving up on the McSpicy just yet, but will instead allow both to co-exist on my dining table — to the detriment of my bowels, perhaps.
But if your spice tolerance is extremely low and you prefer to play it safe, stick to McWings.
Merchandise to be won
You can get the six-piece Chicken McCrispy Value Bundle at S$20.50 (usual price S$21.50) by purchasing vouchers through the Lazada app.
Exclusively available on Lazada's LazMall from July 1 to 31, 2021, these vouchers can be redeemed at any McDonald's restaurant selling the Chicken McCrispy via the My McDonald's App.
On July 6, 2021, customers can also purchase a special voucher that is available only for 24 hours to enjoy a two-piece Chicken McCrispy Extra Value Meal at S$7.40 (usual price S$8.40).
POSB and DBS credit card holders are eligible for an additional S$1 off voucher applicable on the six-piece Chicken McCrispy Value Bundles.
Customers can also stand a chance to win limited edition merchandise that are not available for sale, comprising one Chicken McCrispy t-shirt and one larger-than-life Chicken Drumstick plushie.
Photo by Karen Lui.
Drumstick plushie. Photo by Karen Lui.
T-shirt front (top) and back (bottom). Photos by Karen Lui.
For more details on the giveaway, check out Lazada's Facebook and Instagram channels on July 6.
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Top images by Karen Lui.
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