It was only a matter of time before McDonald’s released their own version of chicken strips, as chains specializing in the menu item continue to expand.McDonald's has announced the addition of McCrispy Strips to its menu.What Are McCrispy Strips?Raising Cane’s is popping up just about everywhere. Taco Bell is bringing back its crispy chicken nuggets.McDonald’s is making its own move in the chicken wars of 2025 by offering McCrispy Strips at all locations sometime before May 5.According to details released by the fast food giant, McCrispy Strips will be sold in three- and four-count options and will feature 100 percent white meat chicken that is coated with breading. The breading also will have a hint of black pepper flavor.Someone eating McCrispy stripsMcDonald’sloading...“The demand for chicken strips has been remarkable to see across the industry, so we knew we had to deliver something so craveable it was worth the wait,” McDonald’s chief marketing and customer experience officer Alussa Buetikofer said via press release.McDonald’s Adding Creamy Chili DipIn addition to McCrispy Strips, McDonald's has announced the launch of a new dipping sauce called Creamy Chili Dip.Creamy Chili DipMcDonald’sloading...Specific ingredients for the chili dip, which is listed as “McCrispy Strip Dip” on its packaging, were not available at press time. McDonald's describes it as a “savory, sweet and tangy sauce.”The introduction of Creamy Chili Dip comes just weeks after McDonald’s launched the fiery Nether Flame Sauce as part of a promotion for the recently-released A Minecraft Movie.READ MORE: McDonald’s Quietly Tested A New Drink; It’s Now Being Served EverywhereAnd while that sauce was a temporary offering, McDonald’s says both the McCrispy Strips and the Creamy Chili Dip will be permanent menu items at its restaurants. The last addition to the chain’s permanent menu was the Crispy Chicken Sandwich in 2021.13 Totally Random Facts About McDonald's Chicken McNuggetsDid you know it wasn't originally supposed to be chicken in the McNugget? Do you remember the original four dipping sauces?Gallery Credit: Rob CarrollREAD MORE: The Craziest Fast Food Menu Items EverGet our free mobile appThe Best ’90s Happy Meal ToysThe ’90s were the Golden Age of Golden Arches giveaways — and here are 20 examples of great Happy Meal toys that prove it.Filed Under: Chain Restaurants, Fast Food, McDonald'sCategories: Original Features