Who has the best chicken nuggets: McD, Wendy's and more

10. Dairy Queen's rotisserie-style chicken bites rank the lowest, lacking the traditional fried texture.

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9. Burger King's Chicken Fries straddle between nuggets and tenders, offering a slender stick of fried chicken.

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8. White Castle's Chicken Rings, despite its unusual shape, come with flavorful seasoning options.

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7. Jack in the Box's Chicken Nuggets are standard fare, neither outstanding nor remarkable.

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6. McDonald's Chicken McNuggets, a nostalgic favorite, changed in 2003 to be made only from white meat.

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5. Wendy's Spicy Chicken Nuggets rank higher for their double dose of pepper seasoning and satisfying crunch.

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4. Sonic Drive-In's Jumbo Popcorn Chicken, though not classic nuggets, offers a crunchy, meatier alternative.

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3. Arby's Premium Chicken Nuggets stand out for their less processed, satisfyingly crispy texture.

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2. KFC's 100% White Meat Chicken Nuggets with the famous blend of herbs and spices are "finger-lickin’ good".

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1. Popeyes Chicken Nuggets, marinated for 12 hours and hand-battered, top the list with an epic-level crunchy bite.

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