40 pc. Chicken McNuggets Price at McDonald's (2026)
A 40 pc. Chicken McNuggets costs $17.29 at McDonald's in United States (updated October 2026).
A 40 pc. Chicken McNuggets® at McDonald's costs $17.29 in the United States as of October 2026. That's about 164% above the typical McDonald's chicken item — the 1st-most-expensive of 12 we track. It's available at around 471 McDonald's locations across the United States. Prices are sourced from delivery platforms and refreshed regularly. Set a free alert to know the moment this price changes on MenuPriceToday.
How this compares in Chicken
12 items tracked| This item | $17.29 |
| Chicken median | $6.54 |
| Cheapest — 4 pc. Chicken McNuggets® | $3.49 |
| Most expensive — 40 pc. Chicken McNuggets® | $17.29 |
| vs Chicken median | +164% |
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