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A chicken nugget is a small, typically rounded piece of food, often made from chicken. The term "nugget" itself can refer to a solid lump, especially of precious metal, or a small piece of information, but in the context of food, it specifically denotes a bite-sized portion. These are commonly found as a popular menu item in fast-food restaurants and are a familiar food item.12

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