Chicken McGriddle

The Chicken McGriddle is a breakfast sandwich from McDonald's, featuring a seasoned, crispy chicken patty sandwiched between two sweet, maple-flavored griddle cakes. It's a savory-sweet combination that replaces traditional biscuits or English muffins with the signature McGriddle cakes.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This sandwich is high in both carbohydrates and fat, with the griddle cakes contributing significant sugar and refined carbs, and the fried chicken patty adding saturated fat. It provides a substantial amount of protein from the chicken, and a single sandwich typically contains around 400-500 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	340 kcal
Protein	14 g
Carbs	35 g
Fat	16 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	12 g
Sodium	820 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Calcium	120 mg
Potassium	210 mg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)	0.3 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	0.2 mg
Niacin (Vitamin B3)	5 mg
Folate	60 mcg
Phosphorus	180 mg

Per 1 sandwich (approx. 135 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The Chicken McGriddle is a unique example of the 'swalty' (sweet and salty) flavor trend in American fast food, blending the sweetness of maple-flavored cakes with a savory, spicy chicken patty. Nutritionally, it represents a modern, indulgent breakfast option that prioritizes bold, contrasting flavors over traditional morning fare.