Burger King introduced chicken fries as a signature menu item in 2005.
Chicken fries are processed, breaded chicken pieces shaped like thin fries. Burger King launched them as a handheld alternative to conventional chicken nuggets and marketed them with dipping sauces and the convenience of eating them like French fries.
The product became closely identified with Burger King, although it has appeared intermittently rather than continuously on the chain’s menu. Its return has often been promoted as a revival of a popular discontinued item.
Chicken fries are sometimes confused with chicken strips or nuggets. Their distinguishing feature is the long, narrow shape, not a fundamentally different kind of chicken meat. Other fast-food companies have sold similar products, but Burger King is the chain most associated with the name.