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Chicken Nuggets at Burger King — launch date and LTO window

Reworked chicken nuggets made with white-meat chicken filling and an improved batter, replacing the chain's previous nugget recipe.

Burger King Chicken Nuggets
Image from sporked.com. Shown for identification; rights remain with the publisher.

Key data

Burger King launched the Chicken Nuggets, announced August 27, 2026, available from September 1, 2026. It is a new permanent in the wings & tenders category, available nationwide. This record is backed by 2 sources and 2 independent outlets.

The facts

FieldValue
ChainBurger King
Launch typeNew permanent
AnnouncedAugust 27, 2026
Available fromSeptember 1, 2026
Available untilNot stated
PriceNot stated
MarketsNationwide
ChannelsNot stated
CategoryWings & tenders

Sources

Every published launch carries at least one source with a quote from the original announcement.

  • Consumer mediaSeptember 15, 2026
    “Burger King redid the recipe for their chicken nuggets, and, starting September 1, they’ve been on the market.”
    sporked.com ↗
  • Consumer mediaAugust 27, 2026
    “Burger King will be launching "new and improved" Chicken Nuggets nationwide starting September 1, 2026.”
    brandeating.com ↗

Returned 2 times

Each appearance has its own dated page — the window, price and sources differ every year.

  • 2026
  • 2026 (this page)

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