# Crisped Spicy Chicken Bites The McDonald's Spicy Chicken McNuggets are Around for a Limited-Time By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-08-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-chicken-mcnuggets References: [brandeating](https://www.brandeating.com/2020/08/new-spicy-chicken-mcnuggets-and-chips-ahoy-mcflurry-arriving-at-mcdonalds-on-september-16-2020.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BrandEatingFoodReviewsFoodNewsAndFoodRecipes+%28Brand+Eating%29) & [mcdonalds](https://www.mcdonalds.com) The [McDonald's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-mcnuggets) Spicy Chicken McNuggets are one of the latest offerings from the [QSR](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-honey-sauce) brand that's sure to come as a welcome addition to the menu amongst consumers with a penchant for piquant fare. The spicy chicken nuggets are crafted with white meat chicken that has been covered with a tempura-based coating, which is infused with both cayenne pepper and chili peppers. The nuggets come with the Might Hot Sauce dipping sauce that is reported to pack the heat of crushed red peppers and spicy chilis along with savory garlic and sweetness. The McDonald's Spicy Chicken McNuggets have been announced alongside the [Chips Ahoy McFlurry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chips-ahoy-mystery-cookies), which features the brand's signature soft serve paired with real chunks of the tasty namesake cookies. Image Credit: McDonald's ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Spicy Fast Food:** There is a trend towards introducing spicy options in fast food menus to cater to consumers with a taste for bold flavors. - **Unique Coatings:** The use of tempura-based coatings infused with spices is a trend in food innovation, providing a different texture and flavor experience. - **Flavor Pairings:** Combining spicy flavors with sweet and savory elements is a trend that creates interesting taste combinations in fast food offerings. ### Where This Applies - **Fast Food:** Fast food chains can capitalize on the trend of spicy fast food by introducing their own versions of spicy chicken nuggets or other menu items. - **Food Processing:** Companies in the food processing industry can explore unique coatings for chicken or other products to appeal to consumers seeking new taste experiences. - **Desserts:** The trend of flavor pairings can be applied to the dessert industry, creating unique and unexpected combinations of sweet and spicy flavors in treats like ice cream or cookies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Exclusive Spicy Chicken Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-chicken.md) - [Spiced Garlicky Chicken Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-mcnuggets.md) - [Sweetly Spiced QSR Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-mcnuggets-sauces.md) - [Spicy-Sweet QSR Dipping Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-honey-sauce.md) - [Spicy Chicken Thigh Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mighty-hot-mcspicy-sandwiches.md) - [Crispy Chicken Snack Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mccrispy-strips.md) - [Extra-Hot Burger Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feisty-mcspicy.md) - [Spicy Wintertime Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-mcspicy.md) - [Spicy-Sweet QSR Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-sauces.md)