Mcdonald’s Revives BBQ Favorite as it Eyes Grilled Chicken Return

WHO:

NY Post - McDonald’s is bringing back a “cult-favorite” BBQ sandwich.

Inc - McDonald’s is considering bringing back grilled chicken.

Inc - A former McDonald’s executive warned that challenges associated with grilled chicken remain.

Inc - The article identifies rising beef prices and growing demand for protein as factors relevant to McDonald’s grilled-chicken plans.

WHAT:

NY Post - McDonald’s plans to bring back a beloved BBQ sandwich; the return is limited to consumers in select cities.

Inc - McDonald’s is considering a grilled-chicken comeback.

Inc - The former executive said that the difficulty is not convincing customers to order grilled chicken; the article says the same challenges remain.

WHERE:

NY Post - Los Angeles is among the cities included in the BBQ sandwich offering.

WHY:

Inc - Rising beef prices and growing demand for protein are cited in connection with McDonald’s consideration of bringing back grilled chicken.

(UPDATED October 23, 2026 01:35 UTC)

McDonald’s is planning a limited return for a beloved barbecue sandwich, bringing it back for customers in select cities, including Los Angeles. The move comes as the company is also weighing a comeback for grilled chicken. Rising beef prices and growing demand for protein are among the factors tied to that consideration. But returning grilled chicken may not be as simple as putting it back on the menu. A former McDonald’s executive says the challenge isn’t persuading customers to order it. The difficulties associated with grilled chicken remain, and the company would still need to address them. The two menu possibilities point to McDonald’s exploring different ways to meet customer interest while navigating changing food costs. For now, the barbecue sandwich is set for a select-city return, while grilled chicken is only under consideration.