After nearly three years off the menu, McDonald’s is bringing back its beloved Spicy Chicken McNuggets to select locations across the United States. Fans have been eagerly awaiting the return of these crispy, cayenne-coated nuggets since they first appeared in 2020 and quickly gained a strong following. Now, just in time to warm up the colder months, McDonald’s is reintroducing them to participating markets.
If you missed these last time, you are in for a treat. This menu item is making a comeback in major cities across the country, including Phoenix, Dallas, Houston, Memphis, and New York, with more locations expected to be added soon. So, if you are looking to spice up your usual McDonald’s order, these nuggets might be just what you need.
What makes McDonald’s Spicy Chicken McNuggets so popular?
These nuggets are not the same as those you’re used to. The Spicy Chicken McNuggets are traditionally made nuggets with crispy tempura coating, cayenne and chili pepper, which makes the nuggets totally different from the normal McNuggets. Many fans appreciate the flavor heat balance which provides mild heat to the nuggets while still maintaining its spiciness.
A hot dipping sauce made of crushed red pepper, spicy chilis and garlic is also served with the nuggets. This combination definitely adds to the overall spice level and flavor of the nuggets.
How long will Spicy Chicken McNuggets be available?
McDonald’s has made it clear that this is a limited-time offer, so if you want to try them or get them again, you’ll need to check with your local McDonald’s soon. The exact end date isn’t specified, but items like these usually stay on the menu for just a few months.
This release strategy has been popular with McDonald’s for a while now. They bring back fan-favorite items on a limited basis to keep excitement high, and it seems to work—many people rush to get their hands on these special items while they’re still around.
How do Spicy Chicken McNuggets stack up nutritionally?
McDonald’s Spicy Chicken McNuggets maintains a calorie content of 290 for the six-piece chicken nuggets serving. Here is a quick summary of what to expect:
Calories: 290
Total Fat: 18g (23% of daily value)
Total Carbohydrates: 17g (6% of daily value)
Total Protein: 15g (30% of daily value)
Also, for those watching calorie intake, the spicy nuggets are slightly more calorie dense and contain more fat than the regular McNuggets, so this is something to consider if you are keeping track of your daily totals.
Why McDonald’s brought Spicy Chicken McNuggets back
Spicy nuggets are common in fast-food restaurants, and apart from McDonald’s, there has been a rising demand for spicy foods in many other chains. The last of this trend is the introduction of spicy nuggets in the menu by chains such as Wendy’s and KFC over recent years, and the trend does not seem to be going away anytime soon. There is no doubt that such spicy options appeal to the customers, and hence the management of McDonald’s opted to please the cravings of customers and have this popular option brought back to the menu.
As the Spicy Chicken McNuggets make their comeback, McDonald’s aims to entice some of its customers to make sure their menu is filled with variety, particularly in this time when the fast-food lovers have a plethora of options available.
For those who didn’t get a chance to try them out in 2020 or fell in love with them at first sight, McDonald’s Spicy Chicken McNuggets are back- for a short, limited period.
