# Mozzarella Stick Chicken Sandwiches The McDonald's South Korea McChicken Mozzarella is Satisfying By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-01-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcchicken-mozzarella References: [brandeating](https://www.brandeating.com/2020/01/mcdonalds-serving-mcchicken-topped-with-mozzarella-sticks-in-south-korea.html) & [mcdonalds.co.kr](https://www.mcdonalds.co.kr) The [McDonald's South](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jindo-green-onion-cream-croquette-burger) Korea McChicken Mozzarella has been unveiled as a new menu item from the brand in South Korea that will provide patrons with a distinctly cheesy way to satisfy their hunger. The sandwich starts off with a McChicken sandwich that includes a crisp chicken patty along with mayo and lettuce, which has been topped with two [mozzarella sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triple-cheese-rotisserie-chicken). The menu item is then finished with a [spicy Arrabbiata sauce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-chicken) and comes served on a sesame bun instead of a plain one for a bit more textural appeal. The McDonald's South Korea McChicken Mozzarella is only available at participating locations in South Korea and is sure to be a winner amongst avid fans of the namesake sandwich who are looking for a way to change things up. Image Credit: McDonald's South Korea ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Cheese-stuffed Fast Food:** There is an opportunity for fast food restaurants to incorporate more cheese-stuffed menu items to cater to cheese-lovers. - **Customized Spicy Sauces:** Fast food restaurants can experiment with different spice levels and offer customized spicy sauces to cater to varying tastes. - **Textured Ingredient Additions:** Incorporating textured ingredient additions such as sesame seeds, crushed nuts, or crispy bacon to menu items can add interesting textural appeal. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fast Food Industry:** Fast food companies can introduce new menu items to cater to a wider range of tastes and preferences. - **Dairy Industry:** The dairy industry can capitalize on the incorporation of cheese-stuffed menu items in fast food restaurants. - **Sauce Industry:** Sauce manufacturers can collaborate with fast food restaurants to create customized and unique spicy sauces that appeal to a wider audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spicy Fast-Food Chicken Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arrabiata-ricotta-chicken.md) - [Exclusive Cheesy Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-mcchicken.md) - [Local Produce QSR Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jindo-green-onion-cream-croquette-burger.md) - [Tempura-Battered Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-chicken-big-mac.md) - [Cheesy Mashed Potato Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-truffle-cheese-burger.md) - [Spicy Wintertime Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-mcspicy.md) - [Melty Mozzarella Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-mozzarella-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Spicy Chicken Thigh Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mighty-hot-mcspicy-sandwiches.md) - [Elevated QSR Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-mccrispy.md)