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Chicken Nuggets at Burger King — launch date and LTO window

Burger King reformulated its chicken nuggets in response to guest feedback. The new version is larger, with less-uniform shapes, uses chicken fat and broth for moisture, and a crumb-based breading with rice flour for crunch.

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

Key data

Burger King launched the Chicken Nuggets, announced September 19, 2026, available from September 1, 2026. It is a new permanent in the wings & tenders category, available nationwide. This record is backed by 1 source and 1 independent outlet.

The facts

FieldValue
ChainBurger King
Launch typeNew permanent
AnnouncedSeptember 19, 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 19, 2026
    “the Burger King ones are brand-new, having been reformulated in September 2026 in direct response to extensive guest feedback”
    foodrepublic.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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