McChicken

What is it?

A thin, crispy-coated chicken patty sits inside a soft plain bun with mayonnaise and finely shredded lettuce. It’s a simple build, with the chicken doing the crunch and the mayo carrying most of the moisture and seasoning. The lettuce is tucked in for a bit of freshness rather than bulk. Compared with other items in McDonald’s Australian lineup, it leans much more stripped back than the bigger chicken burgers, with no cheese, tomato, bacon or special sauce. It’s been on the menu for decades in much the same form, which tells you the format hasn’t needed much changing.