More than 140 million Chicken McNuggets were consumed by Kiwis in 2019. "We're proud of our long-standing supplier relationships, and to offer Kiwis Chicken McNuggets raised in our own backyard." "It became clear during lockdown that Chicken McNuggets are a firm favourite so we decided to shout Kiwis a six-pack and celebrate 35 years of love for them. McNuggets first featured in New Zealand in 1985 and McDonald's managing director Dave Howse says they wanted to give back to Kiwis after 35 years of them supporting the sale of chicken nuggets.
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Nugget lovers could only get their hands on a free six-pack if they download the McDonald's app and redeem the digital voucher in-store or in the drive-thru. McDonald's is committing to the promise that was delayed during Covid-19 lockdown health and safety requirements in August. It came as McDonald's offered one million free McNuggets to Kiwis for one day only. At least, it wasn't when the Herald visited the plant on Wednesday morning when all that was used was chicken breast.įlynn was teased and asked numerous times about beaks, feet and claws, but he is able to assure diners there are no hidden nasties in your favourite chicken recipes. Stubborn rumours have circulated on social media for years, including the food chain using worm meat and other burger fillers on their menu.Ī video of the pink slime went viral online, and celebrity chef Jamie Oliver even once claimed it was a key ingredient. McDonald's is keen to show when you bite into a McNugget, that is simply not the case. Photo: Alex Burton / NZHThe PR offensive comes off the back of years of speculation about what goes into a McNugget, from chicken offcuts and pink slime. The nuggets were made in Golden Arches Place in south Auckland.
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Typically they process around 20 tonnes of McNuggets, that's around 1.3 million a day. Moulded nuggets then go through the battering process, are flash fried, snap frozen, weighed, bagged, and packaged before being delivered to restaurants. It's then minced together, then combined in a brine mix, before being moulded into one of four shapes - the bone, the bell, the boot and the ball. Plant manager Issac Flynn says the creation process starts with the breast being delivered and checked over to make sure there are no bruises or blood spots. They're made with 100 per cent chicken breast meat, with some skin, and flavouring. The Herald was invited behind the scenes of the Ingham's plant in South Auckland to see how Chicken McNuggets are made - a first in New Zealand. Photo: Getty ImagesMcDonald's has lifted the veil about what really goes into one of the favourite items on the menu - chicken nuggets.Īnd no, there was no sign of chicken beaks, feet, claws, offal, or cartilage going into the mix.
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Meanwhile, if you need a reminder as to why McDonald's Spicy Chicken McNuggets are worth seeking out, the chain describes the "dippable and downright-delicious" product as "made with tender, juicy all-white meat and breaded with a sizzling tempura coating made of both cayenne and chili peppers." Unfortunately, however, the chain is not bringing back the Mighty Hot Sauce that the item was originally launched with, so you'll have to dip your spicy nuggets into something a bit mellower this time around.McDonald's Chicken McNuggets. Recently, the move has become increasingly common as fast food chains try to keep customers on their toes and angle for occasional sales bumps: Look no further than last month's LTO Nacho Fries release from Taco Bell. McDonald's was an early innovator of the sporadic limited time only release as the chain tried to lure customers with random McRib drops. now available as a regional menu item at approximately 6,900 participating locations throughout the U.S." "Spicy Chicken McNuggets are back for a limited time at select McDonald's restaurants…. "We're bringing back the heat for spice lovers!" McDonald's said in an emailed statement.
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For that release, the new nuggets were available nationwide.