I tried Wendy's iconic Spicy Chicken Nuggets for the first time to see why fans have been demanding their return - and they lived up to the hype

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The Spicy Chicken Nuggets look like normal Wendy's chicken nuggets, except with a red tinge.

The Spicy Chicken Nuggets look like normal Wendy's chicken nuggets, except with a red tinge.

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They were hot and fresh, just like the plain nuggets I had earlier.

They were hot and fresh, just like the plain nuggets I had earlier.
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The spicy battered shell was crispy and the chicken inside was as flavorful and juicy as ever.

The spicy battered shell was crispy and the chicken inside was as flavorful and juicy as ever.

The spice didn't kick in until the bite settled. It builds pleasantly in the back of your throat.

The spice didn't kick in until the bite settled. It builds pleasantly in the back of your throat.
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They weren't overwhelmingly spicy. But they were far from mild.

They weren't overwhelmingly spicy. But they were far from mild.

They had a balanced, satisfying kick that made it easy to reach for one after another.

They had a balanced, satisfying kick that made it easy to reach for one after another.
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I ate way more of them than I should have.

I ate way more of them than I should have.

But I wasn't the only one.

But I wasn't the only one.
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The power of the spicy chicken nugget is undeniable. Wendy's did its fans a solid by bringing them back. Let's hope they stay for good this time.

The power of the spicy chicken nugget is undeniable. Wendy's did its fans a solid by bringing them back. Let's hope they stay for good this time.