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Chicken nuggets are next on Burger King’s reinvention plan
Burger King says the updated nuggets were made with all-white meat and crispier breading after thousands of complaints about the current version.
Beginning September 1, Burger King will introduce new chicken nuggets across U.S. menus, featuring 100% white meat, crispier golden breading, and an improved marinade for a juicier bite.
Burger King overhauled the recipe after receiving thousands of consumer complaints calling the previous version "rubbery," "dry," and "disappointing," prompting the culinary team to rethink every element.
The rollout includes refreshed dipping sauces—buffalo, honey mustard, and a limited-time Special Savory Sauce—with suggested prices ranging from $1.99 for a 4-piece to $7.49 for 20 pieces.
Driven by an 8.5% increase in U.S. same-store sales last quarter, Burger King is expanding its poultry menu to sustain momentum and solidify value deals, outpacing McDonald's by the largest margin in over a decade.
Chicken has become a fast-food battleground due to rising beef prices, with competitors like Taco Bell and KFC expanding their poultry options; analysts view Burger King's late entry as strategic in a category where new flavors drive menu creativity.