# Spicy-Sweet Chicken Sandwiches The McDonald's McCrispy Sandwich Comes in Two New Hot Honey Options By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2024-01-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mccrispy-sandwich References: [canadify](https://canadify.com/2024/01/01/mcdonalds-canada-adds-new-hot-honey-mccrispy-sandwiches/) & [mcdonalds](https://www.mcdonalds.com/ca/en-ca.html)  The [McDonald's McCrispy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-mccrispy) sandwich has been given a swicy (sweet and spicy) overhaul by the [QSR](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-honey-sauce) brand in Canada to provide consumers with a delicious new way to satisfy their hunger. The sandwiches come in two varieties including the Hot Honey McCrispy and the Bacon Hot Honey McCrispy, which both put premium seasoned chicken along with a [hot honey sauce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-honey-spicy-chicken-strips) in the spotlight. The sandwiches are both topped with mayo-style sauce alongside shredded lettuce and jalapeños, served on a potato bun. The new McDonald's McCrispy sandwiches are making their way to participating locations in Canada for a limited time only. The menu items respond to the continued popularity of swicy foods and will work well for consumers looking to spicy fare to beat the winter cold. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 20% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Swicy Foods:** The McDonald's McCrispy sandwiches respond to the continued popularity of swicy foods. - **Limited-time Menu Items:** The new McDonald's McCrispy sandwiches are making their way to participating locations in Canada for a limited time only. - **Spicy Fare for Winter:** The hot honey options on the McDonald's McCrispy sandwiches work well for consumers looking to spicy fare to beat the winter cold. ### Who This Affects Most - **Quick Service Restaurants (QSR):** The McDonald's McCrispy sandwiches are a tasty addition to the QSR market. - **Food and Beverage:** The new hot honey options on the McDonald's McCrispy sandwiches offer a unique flavor profile for the food and beverage industry. - **Limited-time Promotions:** The limited-time availability of the McDonald's McCrispy sandwiches presents an opportunity for marketing and promotional strategies in various industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spicy Red Jalapeno Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firecracker-mccrispy.md) - [Sweet Heat QSR Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-honey-menu.md) - [Elevated QSR Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-mccrispy.md) - [Spicy Wintertime Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-mcspicy.md) - [Spicy-Sweet QSR Dipping Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-honey-sauce.md) - [Sweetly Spiced QSR Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-mcnuggets-sauces.md) - [Spicy-Sweet Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mango-habanero-crispy-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Spiced Honey QSR Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wendys-hot-honey-chicken.md) - [Spicy Chicken Thigh Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mighty-hot-mcspicy-sandwiches.md)