Which McDonald's product name was trademarked for the chain's chicken nuggets introduced in 1983?

Chicken McNuggets was the product name used for McDonald's chicken nuggets introduced nationally in 1983.

The name combined the company's distinctive Mc- naming style with “nuggets,” creating a branded product identity rather than a generic menu description. McNuggets were developed before their national rollout and became one of McDonald's most recognizable menu brands.

People sometimes confuse Chicken McNuggets with the McChicken sandwich or later products such as Chicken Selects. Those are separate menu names and do not identify the original nugget brand.

The product helped broaden McDonald's branding beyond hamburgers. Its name, box designs, advertising, and recognizable shapes made it a major part of the company's family-oriented identity.