Chicken Nugget is a surreal South Korean comedy-mystery series that follows the bizarre transformation of Choi Min-ah, the daughter of a company president, who accidentally turns into a piece of fried chicken after stepping into a mysterious machine. Her father, Choi Seon-man, and an intern named Go Baek-joong, who harbors a secret crush on her, embark on a frantic and absurd quest to reverse the transformation. As the duo delves deeper into the mystery, they uncover dark secrets and encounter eccentric characters, all while trying to keep Min-ah safe from those who might want to eat her. The series blends slapstick humor, science fiction, and heartfelt moments, exploring the lengths a father will go to save his child in an increasingly chaotic and inexplicable world.