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.
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