What name did McDonald’s give its chicken-bite product launched nationally in 1983?

McDonald’s gave its chicken-bite product the name Chicken McNuggets when it launched nationally in 1983.

The product was developed as a standardized, bite-sized chicken item that could be cooked and served consistently across McDonald’s restaurants. Its compact shape and branded “Mc” name fit the company’s established product-naming style.

Chicken McNuggets became one of McDonald’s best-known menu brands and helped expand the company’s identity beyond hamburgers and fries. The recipe and ingredients have changed in some markets over time.

Chicken McNuggets are sometimes confused with the McChicken, which is a chicken sandwich. The products have different formats, names, and packaging even though both use McDonald’s chicken branding.