Fried til golden and right up our alley.

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Crispy, crunchy, juicy, tenderSoutherners hold fried chicken in high regard.

and mutter our condolences when the chickenjust isnt quite right.

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(Ten years later,theyre coming back, yall!)

After the test in Hickory, many fans speculate that McCrispy Chicken Strips will be hitting menus this year.

And though we dont yet have a date, popular food reviewerSnackolatorhas heard rumors of spring or summer 2025.

Well be keeping our eyes peeled for this oh-so-Southern menu item.