Macca’s Australia announces big McNugget news from today

A much-loved McDonald’s menu item is debuting a bold new look — but it’s for a limited time only.

McDonald’s Australia is changing the packaging of its beloved chicken nuggets to that of a love heart — just in time for Valentine’s Day.

From Thursday, February 10, Maccas will sell its new, limited edition Chicken McNuggets box which will be available until February 16.

Customers can still order the normal shaped nuggets, but if you wanted to impress a certain someone, what better way to do that then gifting them six nuggies in a romantic box.

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Macca’s has released a limited-edition, heart-shaped six Chicken McNugget box just in time for Valentine’s Day. Picture: Supplied

“We know how much Macca’s fans love our Chicken McNuggets, so what better way to spread the love this Valentine’s Day than with our most romantic box yet,” Amanda Nakad, marketing director at McDonald’s Australia said.

“Whether you’re dropping in for a quick bite, picking up dinner for a Galentine’s Day gathering, or using McDelivery to send treats to someone special, Macca’s has you covered this Valentine’s Day.”

Macca’s will be offering 40-pieces of Chicken McNuggets to cater for those bigger sharing moments, from 16 February onwards. Picture: Supplied

There will also be a new sauce added to Macca’s famous line up of condiments — the Spicy Sticky BBQ Sauce. Picture: Supplied

In more Chicken McNugget news, Macca’s will be offering 40-pieces of Chicken McNuggets to cater for those bigger sharing moments, from 16 February onwards.

There will also be a new sauce added to Macca’s famous line up of condiments — the Spicy Sticky BBQ Sauce is a combination of a classic sweet barbecue flavour with a blend of chilli and spices, available from 16 February for a limited time only.

The Chicken McNugget Valentine’s box will be available from February 9 to 16, in restaurants nationwide including via McDelivery.

The 40-pieces of McNuggets and Spicy Sticky BBQ Sauce will be available from February 16 in stores and via the app.