A McDonald’s burger that’s popular in Canada has come to the US this week, but it’s only available in one location.
The Ghost Pepper McChicken first launched on the Canadian menu in 2019 and is a firm favorite with spice lovers.
Ghost Pepper McChicken launches in US
It takes the fast food chain’s classic McChicken, which consists of a juicy chicken patty, topped with shredded lettuce and creamy mayonnaise, all served on a perfectly toasted bun, and adds a super spicy twist.
The burger is topped with a creamy sauce made with Ghost Pepper, the world’s hottest chili pepper which is 170 times hotter than Tabasco sauce. Also known as bhut jolokia, the chili is cultivated in Northeast India and sits at around one million Scoville Heat Units (SHU).
For comparison, a normal jalapeño is around 8,000 SHU, and a habanero can be up to 350,000 SHU – so Ghost Peppers are exceptionally spicy and certainly not for the faint-hearted.
A Jalapeño, Habanero and Scotch Bonnet McChicken have all been on the menu in the past, but the Ghost Pepper McChicken is Canada’s spiciest McDonald’s burger – and it’s finally come to the US this month.
It’s only available at one store
It’s available for a limited time at the Chicago HQ International Restaurant for a limited time, located on 1035 W. Randolph in Chicago.
The restaurant was opened in 2018 and offers a menu full of global items from McDonald’s locations across the world.
A Ghost Pepper McChicken costs $5.19 on its own or $10.29 for a meal with fries and a drink. Plus, you can add extra Ghost Pepper sauce for $0.99!
Be quick because it won’t be on the menu for long. The restaurant is also currently selling Japan’s popular Samurai Burger with teriyaki sauce.
Spicy McNuggets are coming back
If you’re not near Chicago but fancy a spicy snack, McDonald’s has just brought back Spicy McNuggets in the US too.
“McDonald’s Spicy Chicken McNuggets are back for a limited time with a spicy breading that adds a real kick to the fan favorite,” McDonald’s says.
“Breaded in a crispy coating, flavorfully spiced with a blend of aged cayenne and chili pepper, they’re sure to get your attention.”
They come in four different sizes, 6-piece, 10-piece, 20-piece or 40-piece, and are available at participating locations for a limited time.
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