The chicken nugget was created by a food scientist at Cornell University more than 60 years ago.
Since then, the breaded pieces of chicken meat have become a part of nearly every fast-food menu.
McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's, and Chick-fil-A each have their own approach to the chicken nugget, and we set out to find which chain does it best.
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The fast-food greats meet for our chicken-nugget face-off: Burger King, Chick-fil-A, McDonald's, and Wendy's.
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First, Burger King's chicken nuggets. These nuggets are firm, but not crispy compared with other options. We paid $5.89 for 10 pieces.
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On first bite, we taste a little kick — possibly thanks to the noticeable pepper flakes in the breading. But these nuggets have a spongy texture that feels questionable.
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