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The Sun
8 hours ago
- Health
- The Sun
I tested supermarket chicken nuggets – the budget winner is joint with M&S and over HALF price compared to Birds Eye
FROZEN foods like chicken nuggets tend to get a bad rap. But this freezer staple can be incredibly helpful for busy weeknights and many offer up a decent serving of protein to hungry kids. 9 Emma Shafqat, of said: "Chicken nuggets often get a bad reputation, but they can be a convenient and reliable source of protein especially for fussy eaters. "Look for ones made with chicken breast as the first ingredient and aim for low salt and saturated fat per serving. "A short, recognisable ingredient list (foods your find in your kitchen cupboards) is a good sign. "Nuggets can be a quick source of protein when added to wraps or salads for a balanced meal. "Like any processed food, it's about the quality you choose and what you serve alongside it." But which nuggets to choose? LYNSEY HOPE investigates: M&S Breaded Chicken Nuggets (600g) £4.75, £7.91 per kg Cook from frozen: 20 minute s Lynsey says: "Impressive nuggets from M&S, which looked and tasted great. Chicken makes up 53 per cent of the total ingredients and it's all breast meat. Once cooked, it was tender, while the breadcrumbs were nice and crisp after the recommended 20 minutes in the oven. "The ingredients list garlic, herb and sage which were subtle but gave these nuggets a tasty flavour. "The bag is mega expensive, setting you back £7.91 per kg which was even more than Birds Eye. But as they tasted great, I've still given them a reasonable score on value for money. "If you can afford to spend a bit more on nuggets, I'd recommend these ones." Taste: 5/5 Value: 4/5 Total: 9/10 Birds Eye Chicken Dippers (697g) £5.50 for 38, £7.80 per kg Cook from frozen: 15 minutes 9 Lynsey says: "The branded nuggets have a very distinctive taste and that is down to the batter I think, which is lightly fried. "Overall chicken make up 50 per cent of the ingredients and again, it's all breast meat. They are pricey but quite moreish and well-filled with meat. "One of the quickest to cook in the oven, taking just 15 minutes. They were quite similar to McDonald's nuggets in flavour and texture. "The biggest problem is the price, they cost nearly double most own brands per kilogram and the difference is minimal." Taste: 4/5 Value: 2/5 Total: 6/10 Sainsbury's Breaded Chicken Nuggets (450g) £1.49 for 30, £3.31 per kg Cook from frozen: 15 minutes Lynsey says: "Very meaty nuggets with British chicken making up 60 per cent of the ingredients - it's not necessarily breast meat though. The ingredients were simple, which I liked, with less rubbish in than other own brands. "They cooked well in the recommended 15 minutes and the breaded coating came out an appetising colour and had a lovely crunch. "The nuggets were small but excellent value too, on a par with Aldi when it comes to price per kilogram." Taste: 3/5 Value: 5/5 Total: 8/10 Asda Battered Chicken Nuggets (670g) £3, £4.48 per kg Cook from frozen: 18 minutes Lynsey says: "Asda's nuggets are made with 100 per cent breast meat and chicken makes up 58 per cent of the ingredients so a decent proportion. "They took a while to cook, probably closer to 20 minutes than the recommended 18. But once cooked, the batter was nice - they were very similar to McDonald's nuggets with quite a salty taste. "I also thought that there was quite a lot of air in the batter and they could have done with a bit more meat to fill them out." Taste: 4/5 Value: 3/5 Total: 7/10 Aldi Roosters Chicken Nuggets in Breadcrumbs (450g) £1.49 for 30, £3.31 per kg Cook from frozen: 16-18 minutes 9 Lynsey says: "Excellent value nuggets from Aldi and a decent sized bag. They are one of the meatiest with 60 per cent chicken in the ingredients and it's breast meat too. "Filling - though the flavour was a little bland, perhaps they need a little more seasoning in the meat." Taste: 3/5 Value: 4/5 Total: 7/10 Morrisons Battered Chicken Dippers (450g) £2.30 for 25, £5.11 per kg Cook from frozen: 16-18 minutes 9 Lynsey says: "Apparently these contain chicken breast but it was a strange texture and a grey mushy colour which was a bit off putting. "The batter was light and cooked well but it fell off the meat when I was trying to serve them and it all got a bit messy. "Over priced too. At £5.11 per kilogram they were more expensive than every other own brand, bar M&S. There wasn't 25 in the bag either - only 24." Taste: 2/5 Value: 2/5 Total: 4/10 Lidl Braemoor Red Hen Breaded Chicken Nuggets (1kg) £3.25 for 65, £3.25 per kg Cook from frozen: 14 minutes 9 Lynsey says: " Lidl 's nuggets were great value and this was a supersized family bag which is great for the freezer. The meat is 100 per cent chicken breast, though it's from Poland and not UK. "They were well-seasoned, filling and flavoursome. This bag is over £2 cheaper than Bird's Eye and you get 27 extra nuggets for your money." Taste: 4/5 Value: 5/5 Total: 9/10 Tesco Battered Chicken Dippers (450g) £1.49 for 20, £3.31 per kg Cook from frozen: 17 minutes Lynsey says: "These had an usual chemically taste and I wasn't a fan. The meat was very bitty too and I couldn't finish my portion, chucking three out of five in the bin. "They do contain 53 per cent chicken in the ingredients but it's not breast. "There weren't 20 in the bag either- I only got 18. Whilst they are good value, I wouldn't buy these again."
The Sun
16-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
McDonald's is giving away FREE chicken nuggets & hash browns this week – here's how to claim
MCDONALD'S is giving two of its most popular products away for free this week. Fans can take home the fast food chain's chicken nuggets and hash browns for free. 2 2 The deal will run from June 16 until June 22. The six-piece chicken McNuggets set is free when you spend £15 or more on McDelivery. Hash browns come free whenever you spend £10 at breakfast time on McDelivery. That's not the only deal on offer this week at McDonald's. For just one day only, on Monday June 16, you can get nine-piece chicken McNuggets for just £1.79. Normally, that set costs £5.09 meaning you'll save over £3. All you need to do to get the deal is order the nuggets through the McDonald's app. The exclusive deals are only available through the McDonald's weekly deal drop, which can be accessed through the fast food chain's app. The news comes after McDonald's announced that it would be adding five incredible items to its menu. From June 18, shoppers will be able to get their hands on the fan-favourite halloumi fries - which were first added to the menu in 2022. The coffee Crisp McFlurry, Cheesy McCrispy and Toffee Apple Pie will also be returning. But the most exciting new addition to the menu is the Big Arch burger. Costing £7.99, the burger comes slathered with sauce and with a huge variety of toppings. How to save money at McDonald's Saving money at McDonalds can be easy. By simply downloading the fast-food chain's app, shoppers can receive weekly deals. Nicknamed the Weekly Deal Drop, the promotion often sees popular products having their prices slashed. Also, buying a wrap when it is the wrap-of-the-day allows you to buy your favourite lunch snack for less. The brand also hosts huge savings events, including its famous Monopoly promotion. By buying their items, you can be in for a chance of winning some exciting prizes.
News.com.au
21-05-2025
- General
- News.com.au
A ‘trick': Advertising expert lifts lid on McDonald's nugget claim
A viral video has sparked a fresh wave of scrutiny over the way fast food giants like McDonald's market their menu items, with one advertising expert revealing a subtle yet powerful tactic that could change the way you look at nuggets forever. In the TikTok, viewed nearly half a million times, marketing professional, Luke, lifts the lid on some of the language used in McDonald's advertising. 'A long time ago I was working on a project with McDonald's and I learned something that now I can never unsee,' he says. 'It says right there made with 100 per cent beef,' he continues, pointing to the packet of jerky he's eating, 'which is such a funny twist of words because it's made with 100 per cent beef, not made of 100 per cent beef. 'With the McDonald's thing, it was that their chicken nuggets are made with 100 per cent chicken. You know there's a lot of other stuff in there, and some of it might not be 100 per cent chicken, but it's made with 100 per cent chicken.' 'You'll see it everywhere now. Subtle marketing trick,' he adds. 'Still tastes good'. The video quickly amassed hundreds of comments, with many expressing their shock over the revelation. 'Thank you for your public service,' one person wrote. 'I'm so tired of sleazy food company marketing,' someone else admitted. 'Once you work in marketing, your eyes are opened too much,' another replied. While Luke is American, the marketing approach isn't unique to the US, and a check of the Australian McDonald's website reveals a similar story. Here, Chicken McNuggets are advertised as 'made with tender juicy 100 per cent Aussie chicken breast'. But a look at the ingredient list shows it's not that simple. Chicken is indeed the first ingredient, but it's followed by water, flour (wheat, corn), canola oil, thickeners, starches, salt, mineral salts, spices, sunflower oil, and dextrose, among others. In other words, while the nuggets are made with 100 per cent chicken breast, they are not made of only chicken breast. In response to this, McDonald's Australia shared a statement to saying that they're 'not in the business of misleading our customers'. 'When we say our famous Chicken McNuggets are made with 100 per cent Aussie RSPCA-Approved breast chicken, we mean it,' the statement read. 'The additional ingredients listed in our nutrition and allergen fact sheet go into the delicious marinade and coating. 'Being transparent about this is important, so that our customers can make informed decisions about their menu choices.' Under Australian law, businesses may be breaking the law if they engage in misleading or deceptive conduct, according to the ACCC and the AANA Food and Beverages Advertising Code. It makes no difference whether a business intends to mislead or not, but rather how the average consumer perceives the claim. is not suggesting McDonald's is misleading customers, but the video definitely highlights how carefully crafted language can be used in advertising to shape our understanding of what's really in our food.
