CHICAGO – As the QSR chicken sandwich wars continue, McDonald’s Corp. jumped into the mix with the addition of its Spicy BBQ Chicken Sandwich. The restaurant’s new sandwich will be available for a limited time starting on Sept. 11.

The Spicy BBQ Chicken Sandwich will feature a buttermilk crispy filet with all-white meat chicken served on a sesame seed bun with onions, pickles and topped with medium heat spicy BBQ sauce.

“The excitement that spicy flavors bring is something we know our customers have always loved,” said Todd Manisco, Manager of Menu Innovation at McDonald’s. “And we’re thrilled to now be offering up that excitement nationwide with a tasty kick to our chicken menu.”

McDonald’s will also offer Spicy BBQ Glazed Tenders which will have buttermilk chicken tenders with spicy BBQ sauce.