Best chicken nuggets 2024: A definitive ranking Eat This Not ThatThe humble chicken nugget is a quintessential part of any fast food meal, but even though they are a simple delicacy, they do vary greatly from chain to chain \u2013 let\u2019s look at which chicken nuggets are the best. We\u2019ll only be looking at straight-up chicken nuggets in this list \u2013 no tenders, wings, or boneless wings (even though they are nuggets in disguise). That being said, there are some iterations of the classic nug that just come in different shapes. We\u2019ll be ranking based on the crispiness of the outer coating, the quality of the chicken, and the overall flavor of the nugget itself. Let\u2019s get into it. Best chicken nuggets ranked 10. Burger King \u2013 Chicken nuggets Burger King\u2019s nuggets are good, but they\u2019re no whoppers. These chicken nuggets get merit for their chicken-y flavor that trumps a lot of other nuggets out there that pack so much flavor into the coating that you can\u2019t taste the chicken, and in that regard, BK really stands out. Chicken quality: 10\/10 \u2013 juicy, tender, and clearly high-quality. – Coating crispiness: 5\/10 \u2013 suitably crispy, but there is at least one soggy one per pack. – Overall flavor: 6\/10 \u2013 great chicken, okay coating, quintessential nugget-y flavor. – 9. KFC \u2013 Popcorn chicken KFC\u2019s popcorn chicken is a staple item on their menu, and the perfect little ball of joy to dip into some gravy, but what lets them down is the chicken quality. That being said, the coating is superior to others with its distinctive black pepper flavoring. Chicken quality: 5\/10 \u2013 the chicken element of these is minimal and other nuggets definitely have more meat. – Coating crispiness: 9\/10 \u2013 The coating tastes amazing, and there is lots of it, but it can verge on greasy. – Overall flavor: 7\/10 \u2013 Definitely skimping on the chicken, but it makes room for that delicious coating so it\u2019s forgivable. – 8. Carl\u2019s Jr. \u2013 Chicken stars C\u2019mon, if you think you\u2019re too old for fun-shaped food, you\u2019re wrong. Because no fast food place sells chicken dinos (yet) these chicken stars are the next best thing. The chicken is kind of dry, and the coating could do with more seasoning \u2013 but they\u2019re crispy and cute. Chicken quality: 7\/10 \u2013 the chicken element of these is minimal and other nuggets definitely have more meat. – Coating crispiness: 10\/10 \u2013 The coating tastes amazing, and there is lots of it, but it can verge on greasy. – Overall flavor: 7\/10 \u2013 Definitely skimping on the chicken, but it makes room for that delicious coating so it\u2019s forgivable. – 7. McDonald\u2019s \u2013 Spicy McNuggets Some of you might not be happy to hear this, but the ever-elusive spicy McNuggets from McDonald\u2019s is not the best nugget out there. The spicy coating on the classic McNugget adds no real flavor, but that being said, it\u2019s still a McNugget, so it\u2019s still really good. Chicken quality: 5\/10 \u2013 the chicken in these is indistinguishable texture-wise, but we wouldn\u2019t have it any other way. – Coating crispiness: 8\/10 \u2013 Crispy as expected, but a little thin with flavorless heat. – Overall flavor: 7\/10 \u2013 The classic McDonald\u2019s nugget but slightly worsened, still good though. – 6. Wendy\u2019s \u2013 Crispy chicken nuggets These nuggets get a gold star for their size. They\u2019re chunky nuggets and Wendy\u2019s has perfected the coating to chicken ratio. The coating also has a nice kick of black pepper and you won\u2019t find any greasiness on these bad boys. Chicken quality: 8\/10 \u2013 Solid chicken content here, perfectly tender and juicy. – Coating crispiness: 8\/10 \u2013 Perfectly crispy and flavorful – Overall flavor: 8\/10 \u2013 These nuggets deserve a cult following. – 5. Jack in the Box \u2013 Chicken nuggets Jack in the Box has been around since the 50s, but they didn\u2019t launch nuggets until 2012. Considering how good these are, we only wish we could have had them sooner. They are a little on the small side, but they still have a good chicken content. Chicken quality: 9\/10 \u2013 Really juicy and tender, exactly what you want. – Coating crispiness: 8\/10 \u2013 tasty black pepper seasoning, always crisp. – Overall flavor: 8\/10 \u2013 So good you don\u2019t even need a dip, and you can order them at breakfast. – 4. Wendy\u2019s \u2013 Sauced nuggets These new nuggets were launched at the beginning of June and come in seven flavors. Wendy\u2019s staff coat these thoroughly in sauce and somehow, the coating doesn\u2019t get soggy at all. The best one is the ghost pepper coating, but honestly, they\u2019re all great. Chicken quality: 8\/10 \u2013 Good as expected, but not the star of the show. – Coating crispiness: 8\/10 \u2013 They stay crispy even though they\u2019re coated in awesome sauces, fast food magic. – Overall flavor: 8\/10 \u2013 Wendy\u2019s has changed the nugget game with these ones. – 3. Popeye\u2019s \u2013 Chicken nuggets Popeye\u2019s are relatively new to the nugget scene, but being experts in the chicken world has certainly helped them here. Their nuggets launched in 2021, and have been perfect from the start. The nuggets have a buttermilk breading with Popeye\u2019s signature seasoning that makes them stand out among the crowd. Chicken quality: 8\/10 \u2013 It could be juicier, but we\u2019re not mad about it – Coating crispiness: 20\/10 \u2013 Literally perfect, so crispy and with the taste of any good fried chicken. – Overall flavor: 9\/10 \u2013 The chicken is okay, but the coating is out of this world. – 2. Chick-fil-A \u2013 Chicken nuggets These nuggets are pressure-cooked and made with high-quality chicken, and you can really taste the difference. They\u2019re so juicy without ever being oily, and the coating has that nice golden brown color that you know is always crispy. No need to reinvent the wheel, Chick-fil-A has just made a good quality nugget that comes out very close to the top. Chicken quality: 10\/10 \u2013 You can tell this is high-quality stuff. – Coating crispiness: 9\/10 \u2013 Golden brown, never soggy, just what you want. – Overall flavor: 9.5\/10 \u2013 A perfect take on a classic. – 1. McDonald\u2019s \u2013 McNuggets You probably already knew these would be number one. McNuggets are the OGs of the chicken nugget world, and for good reason. The chicken never has gristle and is that perfect blend of processed (which we all want for a nugget) and high-quality. The coating is kind of thin, but so tasty and has its own unique flavor. Just consistently tasty, the McNugget is always there and it always hits the spot. Chicken quality: 7\/10 \u2013 Good quality but still that processed nugget taste you\u2019re looking for. – Coating crispiness: 10\/10 \u2013 Tasty and iconic, McDonald\u2019s does it right. – Overall flavor: 10\/10 \u2013 The OG, the quintessential chicken nugget. – Chicken deals across chains If you want to test out some of these nuggets for yourself, there are a few chicken nugget deals going on at the minute at different chains. You can get free nuggets from Wendy\u2019s every Wednesday, and they even sell them in buckets of 50 now. Or, if chicken sandwiches are more your thing, you can get a free one from Popeye\u2019s for National Best Friends\u2019 Day. More of a chicken wing person? We ranked all the Wingstop flavors from worst to best.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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