Taco Bell is preparing to launch its version of chicken nuggets across the United States next month, as reported by food blogger Markie Devo. The fast-food chain previously tested these Crispy Chicken Nuggets at select locations in Houston earlier this year.
The official nationwide release is scheduled for December 19, coinciding with the end of Taco Bell’s ‘Through the Decades’ menu, which featured several beloved discontinued items for a limited time. Devo noted, “In case you’re saddened when Taco Bell takes away the decades menu, here’s some nuggets on the way.”
The Crispy Chicken Nuggets are made from all-white meat chicken that is marinated in a mild jalapeño buttermilk. They are then coated with a crunchy breading that includes bits of tortilla, aligning with Taco Bell’s Mexican-inspired theme. The restaurant described the new offering in a news release during its Live Más Live Event in Las Vegas earlier this year: “Taco Bell is bringing yet another chicken innovation in Crispy Chicken Nuggets, which consists of all-white meat chicken marinated in spiced jalapeño buttermilk before being breaded in a tortilla coating and fried to crispy glory.”
Customers will have two sauce options to choose from: the signature Bell sauce, made with tomatoes, red chiles, onion, and garlic, or the hot and sweet Jalapeño Honey Mustard, which combines honey mustard with a kick of jalapeño.
The introduction of these nuggets comes as Taco Bell continues to innovate its menu offerings. In addition to the nuggets, the chain is also testing a new item called Cheesy Street Chalupas in select locations. This dish features a chewy chalupa shell filled with gooey mozzarella and pepper jack cheese. It will be available first in Indianapolis on October 12.
The Cheesy Street Chalupas will be sold in sets of two for prices ranging from $5.49 to $5.99. Customers can choose between classic shredded chicken or grilled marinated steak as the filling, topped with onion, cilantro, and Jalapeño Ranch Sauce.
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