- McDonald’s spicy chicken nuggets are back in select stores for a limited time.
- The chain first launched the nuggets in 2020, but due to high demand, they’ve returned annually.
- The nuggets had a crunchy exterior and a good kick.
Fast-food chains have responded to Gen-Z tastes by introducing spicy dishes on their menus, from Popeyes’ and Subway’s ghost-pepper sandwiches to Burger King’s “fiery” menu.
McDonald’s joined the trend earlier this week by bringing back its spicy chicken nuggets. When the spicy twist on the brand’s original nuggets were first introduced in 2020, they were a major hit, selling out within two weeks of their launch, Business Insider reported at the time.
They returned to some menus briefly in February 2021, April 2022, and April 2023, with McDonald’s acknowledging they were a “fan favorite.” Over the years, fans have demanded the item be given permanent status on the chain’s menus, with some even petitioning on change.org.
I first tried the brand’s spicy chicken nuggets while living in Dubai in 2022, and they were so good I realized I could never enjoy the original nuggets — my mall comfort meal since childhood — the same way again.
So when I heard they were back in New York, where I now live, I was curious to see if they matched up to the ones I’d previously had.
Here’s what I thought about the Spicy Chicken McNuggets from McDonald’s.
