McDonald's to give away free chicken sandwiches

Fast food chain McDonald's Inc. says it's giving out millions of free samples of its two new chicken menu items.

[Sir Digby Chicken Caesar]

I tried their expanded chicken menu. It works just as advertised. I expanded by about 15 pounds.

[KTL]

I do not eat at McDonalds, however I am wondering about their new menu items. Sweet Tea, "southern" style chicken and biscuits. You would think their headquarters were in Memphis, not Oak Brook, IL.

[Joe R]

With the prices they charge for the soft drinks you are actually buying the chicken and only getting a free soda.

[Mrh]

They better include some free Rolaids or Tums with all that greasy chicken...

[unsatisfied]

I got sick off of their #5 chicken sandwich...I wouldn't recommend their chicken to anyone! Either way you order it, crispy or grilled, it never tastes the way it is suppose to taste. I'm going to Wendys...

[logan square]

yes, I'm sure Wendy's has far higher quality meat.

[Read The Article]

Fascinating.

[Thomas]

Last time I had one of their chicken sandwiches it tasted like fried rubber.

[Murph]

Actually Wendy's chicken wrap is very good.

[ChgoSaint]

Sweet tea and fried chicked southern style... maybe Morgan Spurlock was right. If you try to get an unsweetened tea, it costs a lot more (sandard soda price vs. $1 for the BIGGEE sweet tea.)

[Flashgordan]

KTL wrote:

I do not eat at McDonalds, however I am wondering about their new menu items. Sweet Tea, "southern" style chicken and biscuits. You would think their headquarters were in Memphis, not Oak Brook, IL.

I think Ronald is trying to reach a certain demographic

[Albie Singer]

Better yet, bring Chik-fil-a to Chicago (this is what they're trying to replicate [trying being the operative word]). Watch McDonald's go out of business.

[nap12]

i like their chicken but not meant to eat it daily people
and they are way better than burger king esp the fries
but you just dont need to go there daily

[Commando]

I can almost hear the public getting fatter.

[Mick]

Skankzilla wrote:

Ronald McDonald is the Michael Jackson of fast-food icons. He likes the little boys! He invites them for sleepovers at his "Ronald McDonald" house! Ronald McNasty!

I don't know where you get your information but Ronald McDonald house is to house the parents of hospitalized children who cannot afford out of town accommodation's.
My suggestion to you is to go back to school and take a course in "shut up".

[Drunk guy]

Joe R wrote:

With the prices they charge for the soft drinks you are actually buying the chicken and only getting a free soda.

What? Free is free.

[Bryan]

Hey Trib! No need for stories like this that waste space and writers' time. The McDonalds folks have millions to spend on advertising and promotion if they want to get the word out. This is not a genuine news story.

All press releases do not need to result in stories.

[Jessica]

I hate chicken.

[PLC]

Mmm... 420 calories and 20g of fat, first thing in the morning.

More calories than a bowl of oatmeal with orange juice and a cup of fresh strawberries. Yet cheaper. Wasn't McDonald's trying to convince us that they were a healthy option not too long ago? What happened to that?

[Boy George]

I tried this promotion last month-- the "sweet tea" was undrinkable, and the chicken sandwich was forgettable.