McDonald's executive reveals simple menu hacks to help customers pack more protein into meals

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2026 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski faces renewed backlash for an on-camera bite of a chicken nugget. 'Fox & Friends' hosts then recall Brian Kilmeade's refusal to eat on camera. A McDonald's executive is revealing simple menu hacks to help customers pack more protein into their orders — including a surprising ingredient hidden in plain sight. The fast-food giant offers a range of easy ways to boost protein in fan-favorite meals, from adding extra patties to combining popular menu items, Gina Hardy, vice president of marketing and menu strategy for McDonald's in the U.S., told The Takeout. For example, adding bacon to a burger increases the protein count by about 6 grams, Hardy said. MCDONALD'S CEO DRAGGED AGAIN AFTER ANOTHER AWKWARD FOOD VIDEO: 'NUGGET BITE WAS WORSE' Ordering an extra standard beef patty adds another 7 grams, while a Quarter Pounder p