I tried McDonald's spicy chicken nuggets and think they should be added permanently to the menu

Priyanka RajputNov 8, 2024, 04:02 IST

McDonald's has reintroduced a limited-edition fan-favorite from the past: the spicy chicken nuggets.Priyanka Rajput/Business Insider<ul class="summary-list"><li><a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/mcdonalds-in-italy-ancient-rome-skeletons-photos-2024-11">McDonald's</a> spicy chicken nuggets are back in select stores for a limited time.</li><li>The chain first launched the nuggets in 2020, but due to high demand, they've returned annually.</li></ul>Fast-food chains have responded to <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/gen-z-fast-food-restaurants-spicy-change-menu-2023-5">Gen-Z tastes</a> by introducing spicy dishes on their menus, from <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/popeyes-subway-ghost-pepper-sandwiches-spicy-review-2024-10">Popeyes' and Subway's ghost-pepper sandwiches</a> 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, <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/mcdonalds-spicy-nuggets-mighty-hot-sauce-quickly-sell-out-2020-9">Business Insider</a> 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 <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.change.org/p/mcdonald-s-make-spicy-mcnuggets-a-permanent-menu-item">change.org</a>.I first tried the brand's spicy chicken nuggets while <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/things-i-miss-about-dubai-and-love-new-york-city-2024-10">living in Dubai</a> 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 <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/mcdonalds-spicy-chicken-nuggets-review-photos-2022-8">Spicy Chicken McNuggets from McDonald's.</a>

On November 4, McDonald's reintroduced its Spicy Chicken McNuggets for a limited time in select stores.

I ordered my nuggets through Uber Eats and received them within 11 minutes in this sealed paper bag.Priyanka Rajput/Business Insider

I chose to order my nuggets through Uber Eats and found it to be a seamless process.

My pack of 10 nuggets came double-packed in two separate paper bags and was warm when I received it.Priyanka Rajput/Business Insider

However, the two apps charged slightly different prices for the same order.

I ordered a 10-piece spicy chicken nuggets pack from McDonald's and paired it with ketchup.Priyanka Rajput/Business Insider

I received my box within 11 minutes of placing the order, and when it arrived, it was warm.

My order arrived in record time.Priyanka Rajput/Business Insider

I noticed the spicy nuggets had a slight red tinge, unlike the original version's golden hue.

The fast-food chain's spicy nuggets have a slightly darker red-orange tinge than the original.Priyanka Rajput/Business Insider

The nuggets were still fresh and hot, and I instantly wanted more.

A perfectly crispy spicy chicken nugget from McDonald's.Priyanka Rajput/Business Insider

I loved that the nugget wasn't too spicy. Instead, it had a subtle kick that lingered.

The spiced crispy tempura sends a subtle but real tingle across your tastebuds.Priyanka Rajput/Business Insider

While I'd previously switched to Chick-fil-A for my chicken nugget fix, I think these spicy nuggets might bring me back to McDonald's a few more times while they're still on the menu.

I'm definitely re-ordering the spicy nuggets before they disappear again.Priyanka Rajput/Business Insider

While I'd previously switched to Chick-fil-A for my chicken nugget fix, I think these spicy nuggets might bring me back to McDonald's a few more times while they're still on the menu.

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I tried McDonald's spicy chicken nuggets and think they should be added permanently to the menu

On November 4, McDonald's reintroduced its Spicy Chicken McNuggets for a limited time in select stores.

I chose to order my nuggets through Uber Eats and found it to be a seamless process.

However, the two apps charged slightly different prices for the same order.

I received my box within 11 minutes of placing the order, and when it arrived, it was warm.

I noticed the spicy nuggets had a slight red tinge, unlike the original version's golden hue.

The nuggets were still fresh and hot, and I instantly wanted more.

I loved that the nugget wasn't too spicy. Instead, it had a subtle kick that lingered.

While I'd previously switched to Chick-fil-A for my chicken nugget fix, I think these spicy nuggets might bring me back to McDonald's a few more times while they're still on the menu.