Aldi launch spicy chicken nuggets to rival McDonald’s but for £3 less – and they’re brand new in stores today
IF you are obsessed with McDonald’s chicken nuggets, you may wish to head to Aldi.
As of today, the budget supermarket is selling Spicy Chicken Nuggets which are similar to much-missed Maccies’ version, but are £2.70 cheaper.
The McDonald’s Spicy Nuggets have not been sold in the UK since 2022, leading to fans begging for them to be put back on the menu.
Aldi is hoping their nuggets box will give the fast food chain a run for their money with their own offering, which arrived in stores on Monday.
They are selling a box of 300g Oakhurst 12 Spicy Chicken Nuggets for just £1.99.
This is nearly £3 cheaper than McDonald’s £4.89 version, which only had nine nuggets in the box.
Aldi is also selling sweet chilli and BBQ dips to go with their tasty chicken treats.
They are also selling Oakhurst 4 Chicken Strips for £2.69, which come with a crispy breadcrumb coating and tender chicken fillet inside.
What’s more, Aldi is also releasing Roosters Chicken Skewers for £2.99 in three flavours of BBQ, Teriyaki, and Salt & Chilli.
Aldi’s Oakhurst Spicy Chicken Nuggets, Chicken Strips and Roosters Chicken Skewers will be available in store and via Click & Collect from April 8.
McDonald’s‘ spicy chicken McNuggets first hit the menu as a limited edition item back in 2019.
The Sun gave them a try before they hit the menu at this point – but was disappointed by the lack of heat.
However, when they left the menu, many fans were left disappointed, with one saying: “I would do ANYTHING for these to be permanent.”
Last week, McDonald’s confirmed its latest menu shakeup including a never-before-seen iced drink.
The fast food giant is set to launch a total of seven new items in the coming weeks, including returning favourites.
The new and returning items will be landing on menus across the UK and Ireland from April 17.
The new McDonald's menu
Here is the full list of items being added on April 17 and their prices:
- Biscoff McFlurry – £1.99
- Biscoff McFlurry mini – £1.59
- Galaxy Caramel Pie – £1.99
- Biscoff Frappe – £2.99
- Galaxy Chocolate McFlurry – £1.99
- Galaxy Chocolate Mini McFlurry – £1.59
- Quarter Pounder Deluxe – £4.89
- Quarter Deluxe Medium Meal – £6.59
- Chicken Big Mac – £4.69
- Chicken Big Mac Meal – £6.49
- Cheese & Herb Melts – £2.89
- Cheese & Herb Melts Sharebox – £7.09
News of the menu shakeup was leaked last week but the chain has now confirmed the items and prices.
Among the range is the brand new Lotus Biscoff Frappe which is bound to be a big hit with fans of the iconic biscuit.
The popular snack will also be featured in the form of a McFlurry, which made its debut last year.
Also new to its offering are the Cheese and Herb Melts.
Among the beloved items making their way back to menus is the Chicken Big Mac.
Fans of the iconic Quarter Pounder burger will once again be able to give the deluxe version a go too.
Not only that but the Galaxy Caramel Pie which first hit menus last December is also back, as well as the Galaxy Chocolate McFlurry.
If you want to try these additions then don’t hang around because they will only be on menus for around six weeks.