We tried McDonald's answer to Chick-fil-A - here's the verdict

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Could this sandwich be McDonald's savior? Maybe.

In terms of fast food, Chik-fil A is considered the ultimate in chicken sandwiches.

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Company sales have grown 14.4% in the past year. Chick-fil-A has ousted KFC as the nation's largest chicken chain in the country.

Now, McDonald's is taking notice.

McDonald's recently revamped its poultry offerings, releasing the Artisan Grilled Chicken for wraps and sandwiches, as well as the new Buttermilk Crispy Chicken.

Made of 100% chicken breast, it's touted as an improvement over their former crispy chicken patties .

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Can the new chicken win back customers and take on the rapidly expanding Chik-fil A?

We tried the new Buttermilk Crispy Chicken Sandwich to find out.