Guess who’s again? Again once more?
Not Slim Shady, however Starbucks’ Hen, Maple Butter & Egg Sandwich! It formally joined the everlasting menu this previous January after a quick week-long stint in June 2022.
I attempted it when it debuted and have related ideas about it this time round. So principally, it’s the identical sandwich – breaded chicken rooster, eggs, and maple butter unfold on a toasted oat-biscuit roll – simply with all of the undisclosed kinks discovered.
This breakfast combo of rooster, egg, and biscuit appears so acquainted, but there’s distinctiveness. There’s nothing fairly prefer it at different fast service institutions or on Starbucks’ present meals menu. Plus, a toasted oat-biscuit roll simply sounds distinctive and fancy.
As I pulled my freshly heated sandwich bag from the hand-off counter and peered at it whereas making my approach to a desk, I used to be instantly hit with a candy honey scent. My Pavlovian response to the candy and savory breakfast was, “Oooh, McGriddle!”
Visually, although, it was pale and nearly regarded underbaked, which was unsurprisingly not like the golden tones of the re-touched menu images. The rooster regarded like an outsized rooster nugget, which gave me grade college cafeteria meals vibes. I observed and appreciated that the egg layer was equal in measurement to the rooster patty. It was a plus to me as a result of it appeared like it could be extra filling and, thus, well worth the almost $6 price ticket.
I used to be upset to search out only a skinny layer of maple butter on only one facet of the sandwich. It was spectacular that such a small quantity packed such massive smells however meh flavors. This, sadly, made me suppose that possibly it was simply synthetic flavoring. This realization detracted from my notion that it was a premium sandwich made with prime quality components. Boo.
All put collectively, it was actually dry. Additionally, like in grade college, the rooster was a contact rubbery with no crispiness in anyway. The oat biscuit roll didn’t do the sandwich any favors. It had the dryness of a biscuit and biscuit-ish flavors (see: butter) with out really being one. After just a few bites, I ended up deconstructing it and simply consuming the rooster and egg collectively. I solved the dryness challenge and nonetheless received the sweetness of the maple butter as a result of it hooked up itself to the rooster breading.
The brilliant facet to all of this was that at the very least it was heated completely. I’ve sadly had many Starbucks sandos and wraps that have been nonetheless chilly within the center.
Does this dethrone my newest bacon gouda sandwich kick or the chain’s excellent Potato, Cheddar & Chive bites? (Professional tip: ask for decent sauce.) Nope. However I can perceive why some people in search of one thing with extra protein or candy and savory flavors may be into this.
Bought Worth: $5.45
Score: 6 out of 10
Vitamin Details: (1 sandwich – 150g) – 450 energy, 24 grams of fats, 8 grams of saturated fats, 0 grams of trans fats, 160 milligrams of ldl cholesterol, 1040 milligrams of sodium, 42 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of fiber, 6 grams of sugar, and 17 grams of protein.
