Chicken McNuggets

What is it?

Bite-sized chicken pieces come in a tempura-style coating that fries to a thin, crisp shell. Inside, it’s a ground and formed white-meat chicken mixture, shaped into four familiar forms: bell, boot, bone, and ball. They’re sold in counts of 4, 6, 10, 20, and 40, usually with dipping sauces on the side. Introduced in 1983, these nuggets sit in McDonald’s lineup as a fried chicken option alongside sandwiches and tenders in some markets. Because they’re frozen and pre-formed, the shape and texture stay consistent from one kitchen to the next.