Taco Bell gives its flavor to the favorite fast food.
The brand’s crispy chicken nuggets are coming to the menu later this week, and PEOPLE got an early taste of the much-anticipated addition.
The new nuggets feature all-white meat chicken marinated in jalapeño buttermilk and coated in a mixture of breadcrumbs and tortilla chips.
And nugget lovers will have a trio of sauces to choose from: Taco Bell’s exclusive new Hidden Valley Fire Ranch Sauce (which the brand calls the “star” of the bunch), spicy, creamy Bell Sauce, and sweet, spicy Jalapeño Honey Mustard Sauce.
Taco Bell’s crispy chicken nuggets.
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The restaurant tested more than 100 sauces to find the perfect pairing, according to a press release.
“As the inventors of Nacho Fries, Taco Bell is fully aware that reinventing an American classic with a Taco Bell twist is a responsibility we don’t take lightly. But in a world dominated by chicken cravings, it was time to show the world how Taco Bell does chicken nuggets—unexpectedly and undeniably bold,” said Taylor Montgomery, Taco Bell’s chief marketing officer.
“Crispy chicken nuggets provide a crunchier, tastier nuggets experience, and combined with Hidden Valley Fire Ranch sauce, we hope to test people’s attachment to their favorite nuggets,” added Montgomery.
The nuggets garnered a lot of attention when Taco Bell began testing them in Minneapolis last year and Houston in 2024.
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Taco Bell’s crispy chicken nuggets and nacho fries.
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So, how were they?
The chicken was tender and juicy, while the tortilla coating gave each bite a delicious crunch. In fact, the breading had so much flavor that the nuggets were tasty enough without the sauce.
However, each of the dips was a welcome addition, leading to dips again. The Hidden Valley Fire Ranch, which aims to add a “fiery twist” to the creamy classic; the bell, which gets its kick from the chili notes; and jalapeño honey mustard, which adds spice to the familiar flavor, complement the chicken nicely.
The crispy chicken nuggets are available in orders of five and 10 at Taco Bell locations nationwide starting December 19. They will also be available in a combo meal with nacho fries, nacho cheese dip and a large fountain drink.
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