Which McDonald's sandwich was introduced in 1983 as the company's first major chicken-menu success?

Chicken McNuggets were introduced by McDonald's in 1983 and became the company's first major chicken-menu success.

The bite-sized chicken pieces were developed after McDonald's sought a chicken product that could be prepared and served in a format familiar to its burger customers. Their small size, standardized shape, and dipping sauces helped make them distinct from a traditional chicken sandwich.

Chicken McNuggets expanded McDonald's branding beyond beef-centered imagery. The product also became closely associated with child-focused promotions, collectible packaging, and later collaborations with dipping sauces and promotional characters.

The McChicken is a different product: it is a chicken sandwich rather than the bite-sized McNuggets format. Regional recipes and ingredients have varied, but the Chicken McNuggets name has remained one of McDonald's most recognizable product brands.