McDonald’s To Roll Out Special Big Mac In Florida
Leave it to the Golden Arches to use Sunshine State residents as guinea pigs! McDonald’s is set to test a special Big Mac in Florida.
McDonald’s is putting a twist on the classic Big Mac. You’re wondering how they can improve on one of the greatest burgers of all-time? Wait for it. Instead of two all-beef patties, this Big Mac will have two tempura chicken patties! The Chicken Big Mac was a huge hit in the UK, so McDonald’s decided that we Americans should experience it as well. This UK food reviewer gave his thoughts and observations on the sandwich:
In McDonald’s eyes, chicken is the thing. “Chicken continues to be a significant opportunity for us… We’ve got some great global equities already in our McNuggets and with McChicken, but we also have some equities in McCrispy and McSpicy that we think we’ve got an opportunity to do more with globally. So that’s going to be a priority area,” McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski said in a Q2 earnings call.
So when can we sample the McDonald’s Chicken Big Mac? Sorry Tampa Bay, if you want to try this new sandwich, you need to take a road trip. McDonald’s is rolling it out at later this month for a limited time at select Miami Golden Arches. [SOURCE New York Post]
Copycat Recipes From The Most Popular Fast Food Restaurants In America
McDonald's chicken nuggets
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Source: 12 Tomatoes
McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets are fried, easily dunkable, and loved by children and adults throughout the world. This copycat recipe is sure to be a godsend for busy parents of picky eaters, and it only takes 30 minutes. Shake the tenderized chicken in a bagged mixture of flour and spices, dip the battered chicken in egg, lightly fry for 10 minutes, and finish in the oven.
Starbucks pumpkin spice latte
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Source: Penny Pinchin’ Mom
The iconic drink is notorious for warming hearts and stomachs alike during the holidays and has caught on well outside the Starbucks spectrum. This recipe combines creamy pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, espresso, milk, brown sugar, and decadent vanilla syrup to bring the famous latte to your home kitchen.
Subway sandwich bread
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Source: Bless This Mess
Any fan of Subway knows that the bread makes or breaks the sandwich. This recipe lets you enjoy that soft, delicious bread in the comfort of your own home. Combine warm water, yeast, sugar, salt, olive oil, and flour. Allow the dough to rise for 30 minutes, and bake for 25 minutes for the perfect loaf.
Burger King Whopper
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Source: Serious Eats
Utilize a charcoal grill to get the classic flavor Whoppers are known for. This recipe gets technical, taking into consideration everything from patty depth to onion-slicing techniques.
Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme
Fatlouie // Wikimedia Commons
Source: Life in the Lofthouse
This crunchy wrap is loaded with flavorful ground beef, crisp lettuce, melty cheese, and fresh tomatoes, just like the classic Taco Bell version. To go even more homemade, make your own taco seasoning for the beef.
Wendy's chili
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Source: Allrecipes
There’s nothing like a warm bowl of chili from Wendy’s to spice up a cold evening. This version of hearty chili stews the spices, ground beef, vegetables, and beans for an hour to get the very best depth of flavors. You can even adjust the amount of heat for those who can’t handle the spice.
Dunkin' Donuts jelly doughnuts
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Source: Taste of Home
The humble jelly is widely recognized as one of the messiest doughnuts to eat at Dunkin’ Donuts—and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. In this version, you can choose exactly which type of jelly or jam you’d like to put inside the warm, fluffy donuts. After making the dough, divide it into circles and sandwich the jelly in between, fry until golden brown, and roll in sugar while still warm.
Chick-fil-A sandwich
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Source: Serious Eats
Out of all the items on Chick-fil-A’s menu, the hand-breaded chicken sandwich has to be the most iconic. This copycat recipe combines spicy cayenne and smoky paprika in the seasoning, and it really goes in-depth as to what makes the perfect chicken sandwich. For example, brine the chicken breast for at least six hours to make this sandwich a real show-stopper.
Domino's stuffed cheesy bread
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Source: Allrecipes
Use a blend of different cheeses—at least five—to create this version of Domino’s satisfying snack. The recipe even leaves room for interpretation, like adding jalapeños or bacon to create another layer of flavor.
Pizza Hut pan pizza
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Source: Food.com
No need to call for delivery when you’re craving a cheesy pan pizza from Pizza Hut. This recipe gives you all the information you need to create one at home, right down to the fresh pizza dough and homemade sauce. The dough needs to rise for at least an hour and the oven pumped to 475 degrees Fahrenheit for maximum effect.
Panera broccoli cheddar soup
Stacy Spensley // Flickr
Source: Tablespoon
Panera soup is so popular that the company sells it in grocery stores all over the U.S. This version of the hearty soup is the ultimate comfort food, especially considering that it’s loaded with fresh veggies like broccoli, carrots, and onion. Make the soup even creamier by blending everything together before adding the cheddar cheese.
Chipotle chicken
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Source: Culinary Hill
Chipotle’s chicken is one of the stars of its burritos, tacos, bowls, and nachos. The combination of ancho chile and adobo sauce gives this chicken marinade an extra authentic kick. Blend them together with spices and oil, and marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes (overnight is even better).
KFC biscuits
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Source: Dash of Sanity
Just seven ingredients and 20 minutes are all it takes for some of the fluffiest, most satisfying homemade biscuits on the internet—with just as much flavor as the KFC classic side. Flour, baking powder, sugar, cream of tartar, salt, butter, and milk are mixed and baked for 10 to 12 minutes. Make them savory with gravy, or go sweet with some jam or fruit preserves.
Sonic Drive-In cherry limeade
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Source: CopyKat
One of the most delicious drive-in staples at Sonic is surprisingly simple to make at home. This recipe combines sprite, cherry syrup, fresh lime, and ice. It only takes about five minutes to make.
Dairy Queen Blizzard
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Source: The BakerMama
This recipe reveals a couple of important steps, like putting the mixer in the freezer, for turning regular ice cream into the creamy Dairy Queen dessert we all know and love. Use any kind of crushed mix-ins like cookies, candies, brownies, or granola to make this frozen treat even better.
Arby's roast beef and cheddar sandwich
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Source: Oh, Sweet Basil
Even though whipping up this version of Arby’s classic roast beef sandwich will take less than 10 minutes, the result is pretty impressive. The homemade, tangy “secret” sauce made with ketchup, salt, and onion and garlic powders, combined with gooey cheese piled high with thinly sliced roast beef, is enough to make anyone’s day a little nicer.
Little Caesars breadsticks
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Source: Tastemade
This is sure to be a hit for anyone who likes dipping Little Caesars cheesy garlic bread into marinara sauce. Bake the dough ingredients and top with garlic, butter, parmesan cheese, and a little salt. The recipe even comes with its own video, providing step-by-step directions for bread-making novices.
Jack in the Box tacos
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Source: Food.com
Millions of this fast-food chain’s tacos are consumed in the U.S. every year, or according to the Wall Street Journal, more than 1,000 tacos per minute. While the popularity of what the chain calls a taco is a bit of a mystery, if you’re one of the millions who love it, you can make it at home, assembling and then freezing them for the Jack in the Box authenticity, according to this recipe.
Popeyes spicy fried chicken
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Popeyes spicy fried chicken
Source: The McCallum’s Shamrock Patch
Any fan of fried chicken knows that perfect seasoning is everything. That’s why this recipe’s version of Popeyes’ famous, hand-breaded, spicy fried chicken uses 10 different ingredients in its spice mixture. Give the chicken a classic buttermilk brine, and golden fry in peanut oil to make this dish irresistible.
Papa John's garlic dipping sauce
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Source: Budget Savvy Diva
Many pizza fans maintain the idea that a pizza is only as good as its dipping sauce, especially when it comes to Papa John’s customers and their garlic dipping sauce. When you’re tired of the traditional ranch, give this version of garlicky butter sauce a try. Melt margarine on the stove or in the microwave, and then add garlic powder and a pinch of salt.
