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I was recently contacted about trying McDonald’s new Chicken McNuggets. I was a little surprised by the initial contact, and even more surprised when I saw all of the changes McDonald’s has been making to their menu in the past two years. What makes the McNuggets “new”? Well, they’re no longer made with artificial preservatives. They also don’t contain artificial colors or flavors. All things that I would prefer not to have in my dinner.
It’s been a while since I’ve eaten the McNuggets and I figured this could be a fun outing with my son. (He had no idea why we were eating at McDonald’s for dinner last week other than I was solo parenting two kids, it was a busy night, and mommy needed a break…and a personal chef.)
I normally get my son a 4-piece Happy Meal, but I thought I’d try a 6-piece to see if he’d eat the whole thing. Happy Meals have come a long way since I was a kid, but one of the biggest changes is the fruit you can order with the Happy Meal. My boy loves apple slices and he prefers those to french fries. (You won’t find me complaining about that.) I find that the apple slices at other restaurants tend to be brown or past their expiration date, but that is not the case at McDonald’s.
One tip for those of you who may not want the 10-piece McNuggets meal….you can order a 6-piece meal. And that’s what I did last week. Did you know you can get Pure Honey as your dipping sauce? It’s really the only way I’ll eat the McNuggets.
This is where I have to admit that I was surprised by how good the McNuggets were! They were crispy and didn’t taste like frozen nuggets. They’re all white meat, which I prefer. (Side story…I had a friend in college and we would go to McDonald’s once a week and share nuggets. She would split them in half to see which were dark and which were white meat, and only eat the white meat McNuggets.)
My son ate all 6 of his McNuggets – and it’s usually a chore to get him to eat 4. I even told him he didn’t have to eat all 6, but he ate those and all of the apple slices.
My son prefers everything with ketchup – or ranch. I don’t think he’s tried nuggets with ranch, but he would probably like them that way, too.
There are so many food battles to fight as a parent, but this isn’t one I feel guilty about giving into. My kid is getting food without preservatives, added colors and flavors. He loves the apples and the chocolate milk (or regular milk, whichever one I’m feeling like that night.) And I get time with my boy and a break from cooking. It’s a win for both of us.
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Did you know McDonald’s McNuggets went preservative-free? Have you tried them yet?
Laurajj says
Oh I didnt know that! They are our little ones favorites, I will feel so much better giving them to him now! We always tried not to go very often….now I will feel good about giving them to him for dinner. Its so nice and easy when you are in a hurry or running from place to place at night!
Jaime says
Yes! The evening dinner rush is no joke. 🙂
misty woods says
I have tried them!
David says
I didn’t know about the change. I have not eaten them in years, but our kids eat them all the time.
Regina says
I did not know they went preservative free and no, I have not yet tried them. Thanks!
Marygrace says
No I did not know that. I actually like McDonalds, I think their coffee is the best. I take kids to McDs as a treat. And honey dipping sauce sounds yummy.?
Jessica To says
I did not know that and we haven’t tried them yet!
Lauren says
I heard about this, but I have not tried them yet.
Pam Halligan says
I did not know that McDonald’s nuggets went preservative free. I have not tried them.
sarah s says
I was aware that they went preservative-free but I haven’t had the chance to try them yet. And I thought I was the only one that liked to dip the Chicken McNuggets in honey I even do that with one’s I make at home, I also remember when they included dark meat except I kinda liked them.
megan tilley says
I didn’t know that, we are going to have to try them now!
LeAnn Harbert says
I didn’t know and I haven’t tried them yet.
Terra Heck says
I haven’t tried them yet but am glad they went preservative-free. Thanks.
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Dana Rodriguez says
I saw a commercial about this a few days ago. I am so happy they did!
Jeanna says
I did not know that! We haven’t tried them lately!
Brittany B. says
I haven’t had chicken nuggets in a long time…now I want to try them!
Heather D says
I did not know that they went perservative-free. The all day breakfast changed my life. I love it.
Maureen Ruble says
My children always ask to eat at McDonalds but we haven’t been in over a year except for breakfast. The main reason is that I didn’t realize the nuggets were preservative free so I would definitely surprise them with a visit.
deanna says
I didn’t know that information. I need to try them now! That is so awesome.
Pamela says
I didn’t know that they are now preservative-free – will have to try them!
janetfaye says
I have not tried preservative free McDonald’s McNuggets yet.
Marilyn Nawara says
I did not know that — yes, we eat these all the time.
Luis A says
I have not yet tried the preservative-free McNuggets. I plan on doing so on my next visit.
Leigh Anne Borders says
I did know that were preservative free. We have actually been eating more at our local McDonald’s since they started making the changes.
Fiona N says
I did not know that McDonald’s McNuggets went preservative-free. It’s a good news, and I would like to try them soon!
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Angela Saver says
I had no idea they are preservative-free! I’ve not tried them yet, but plan to now that I know!
MaryAnn says
I did not know that the nuggets are now preservative free and I haven’t tried them yet.
Elle says
I did know that but have not tried them yet.
Jessica miller says
I did not know that they were preservative-free and havent tried them yet.
allyson tice says
i saw in a ad that they are now preservaative free!! i love this! makes me feel 100% better about giving my kids a happy meal!
Madeline says
No, I didn’t know that the nuggets are free of preservatives and I haven’t tried them yet. I really love their burgers and don’t know if I could switch!
Steve Weber says
I had no idea.. I gotta try them now!
Marija says
I had no idea! It’s a step in the right direction, at least.
Nancy says
No, I did not know that they are now preservative-free. McDonald’s is trying hard to provide healthy options in their menu. I appreciate that!
Dawn Monroe says
I don’t think I heard about it in my area. I buy the mcnuggets for my grandkids and they didn’t say they tasted different.
Melissa T says
Yes, we knew. They taste great!!!!!
wen budro says
I have not yet tried the new McNuggets but I’d love to. It’s a step in the right direction that they improved their product.
Heather Hayes Panjon says
I Did Not Know That, I Have Not Tried Them Yet.
Farrah Shumway says
Yes I heard, havery had a chance to try them yet. Thanks!☺
Tracie Cooper says
Yes and I am looking forward to trying them soon!
Corey Olomon says
I didn’t know it, but am looking forward to trying them.
amy williams says
Yes I did know that and yes we had them tonight I love nuggets.
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stephanie scales campbell says
I did not know they went preservative free but i know they are really good and my kids love them
Sarah L says
No I didn’t know that. I don’t eat there very often. I’m glad they removed the preservatives.
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Melissa C says
I’ve heard that they have, however I haven’t tried them yet.
Becky VanGinkel says
Yes, we did know that! Our daughters are 3 and 6 and their favorite treat is McDonalds Chicken Nuggets 🙂 Our 6 year old loves hers with Honey Mustard and our 3 year old loves hers without any sauce, just the chicken. Thanks so much for the opportunity!!
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Sarah Mayer says
I had no idea. it;s a good idea- and Im very excited to try the new nuggets.
Birdiebee says
I did not know that these were preservative-free nor have I tried them yet.
Cheryl B says
I have eaten their nuggets, and they are very good. Happy to see they are preservative-free!