Chikn Nuggit is an American animated web series on TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram and later YouTube created by Kyra Kupetsky.

On February 4, 2023, Genius Brands International through its Frederator Networks subsidiary proposed a deal to BuzzFeed's Animation Labs that they would develop and produce a series based on the original works from BuzzFeed’s Animation Labs into extended series, which included Chikn Nuggit in consideration because of its rapid growth in popularity, gathering over 7 million followers.

[11] Michael Hirsh, CEO of Wow Unlimited Media, the parent company of Frederator Network, stated on the project: "We are pleased further to expand our roster of original animated series with BuzzFeed, giving the global fans of wildly popular IP, such as Chikn Nuggit, more of what they love.

"[3] On June 23, 2023, Genius Brands confirmed and started development on Chikn Nuggit into making it into a "premium content series.

[12] As of January 2024, the release schedule of the shorts has been every Monday and Friday, with exceptions for when key members are at convention panels or similar events, and other occasional disturbances.