McSpicy

McSpicy

McDonald's meal in India, which includes a McSpicy
Nutritional value per 1 sandwich
Energy	522 kcal (2,180 kJ)
Carbohydrates	50 g
Dietary fiber	3 g
Fat	25 g
Saturated	5.1 g
Protein	24 g
Vitamins and minerals Minerals Quantity %DV† Sodium 56% 1280 mg
Values may be different outside Singapore.
†Percentages estimated using US recommendations for adults, [1] except for potassium, which is estimated based on expert recommendation from the National Academies [2] Source: McDonald's Singapore McSpicy

McSpicy is the name used by the fast-food restaurant chain McDonald's for burgers in various markets. In Singapore, a chicken burger called the McSpicy is the chain's top-selling burger. ^[3]

Chicken leg burger

The McSpicy burger is sold in Singapore, ^{[4] [5]} China, ^{[6] [7]} Hong Kong, ^{[8] [9]} Sri Lanka ^[10] the Philippines ^[11] and Indonesia ^[12] contains a spiced fried-chicken cutlet made of leg meat, accompanied by lettuce and mayonnaise. ^[4] The burger was introduced to mainland China in 1998 under the name “麦辣鸡腿堡”, ^[7] and to Singapore as McSpicy in 1999. ^[13]

In October 2020, the burger was introduced as a permanent menu item in Australia after initially being brought in temporarily earlier in the year. ^{[14] [15]} The burger has also been sold in McDonald's global headquarters restaurant in Chicago, on a rotating basis. ^{[16] [17]}

A McSpicy chicken burger is sold in India as part of a range of products using the McSpicy name. ^[18]

A McSpicy Deluxe, with cheese and tomato, was sold in Singapore, ^[19] while a burger of the same name is sold in Vietnam with tomato. ^[20]

Other uses of the McSpicy name

The Lamb McSpicy was launched in the UK in May 1999 for a promotional period. ^[21] In 2021, McDonalds UK launched a burger called the McSpicy, but made with chicken breast in a crispy coating, lettuce and a creamy sauce. ^[22]

In South Korea the McSpicy Shanghai Burger was developed specifically for the Korean market; ^[23] it is also made with chicken breast. ^[24]

In India, McDonald's launched the McSpicy Chicken Burger, McSpicy Paneer Burger, McSpicy Chicken Wrap and McSpicy Paneer Wrap in 2011. ^[18] The McSpicy Chicken Burger is made from chicken thigh. ^[25] After its introduction, the McSpicy Paneer Burger was so popular that restaurants sold out every week. ^[26] In May 2020, McDonald's India added a fried chicken product to its menu using the McSpicy name: McSpicy Fried Chicken. ^[27]

In Malaysia, it goes by the name of Spicy Chicken McDeluxe, ^[28] with cornmeal bun in place of the toasted sesame seed bun.

In May 2017, a vegetarian McSpice burger was introduced in Norway; without the cheese it is vegan-friendly. ^[29]

In February 2025, McDonald's introduced the McSpicy in Canada, though this variation is produced with chicken breast meat. ^[30]

References

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