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Not allchicken nuggetsare created equal, something every nugget connoisseur is well aware of.
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Some come pre-cooked and simply need to be heated up, while others are frozen raw.
There are also some nuggets made out of dark chicken meat, but not these brands.
They are made with chicken breast only and are actual chunks of meat.
McDonald’s
They contain no antibiotics, hormones, or steroids and no artificial ingredients or preservatives.
Applegate
Applegate Chicken Nuggetsare made with humanely raised, antibiotic-free chicken and include white meat only.
They are an excellent option for health-oriented people who prefer a ground chicken nugget over chunks.
Just Bare
Other ingredients include wheat flour, water, and rice flour.
They are a fan favorite with kids because they are genuinely an OG kid-friendly nugget.
They are also sold at various grocery stores, including Whole Foods.
Applegate
Chick-fil-A Nuggets
Head over toChick-fil-Afor some of the most famous real chicken nuggets on the market.
Bell & Evans
Wendy’s
Shake Shack
Chick-fil-A
