Sonic adds 2 new dipping sauce options, 2 chicken sandwiches to $1.99 menu
Sonic adds 2 new dipping sauce options, 2 chicken sandwiches to $1.99 menu
Sonic fans are about to have even more choices when it comes to picking dipping sauces.
The fast food chain announced Monday it is adding two new sauces to its already-expansive list of options in addition to revamping some of its existing sauces. The two new flavors are available at participating Sonic locations beginning March 31 and include:
Jalapeño Ranch: Blends ranch with a zesty hit of green jalapeños to form a spicy, herby and creamy dipping experience.
Blends ranch with a zesty hit of green jalapeños to form a spicy, herby and creamy dipping experience. Asian-Style Sweet Chili: Brings a balance of heat and sweetness with notes of soy sauce, sesame, garlic and ginger.
The company also said it revamped its ranch, honey mustard and BBQ sauce flavors to make the flavors bolder.
"Our guests love customization, and the new Jalapeño Ranch and Asian-Style Sweet Chili dipping sauces let them try different flavor combinations to suit their style,' shared Mackenzie Gibson, Vice President of Culinary & Menu Innovation at SONIC, in a news release.
Sonic also refreshing its $1.99 value menu
In addition to the new sauces, Sonic also announced it is tweaking its $1.99 Menu to include two new Jr. Chicken Sandwiches, both available beginning March 31.
The Original Jr. Chicken Sandwich is topped with shredded lettuce and mayo while the Honey Chipotle Jr. Chicken Sandwich comes topped with a Sweet Honey Chipotle Aioli, shredded lettuce and tomatoes.
The full $1.99 Menu also includes:
Queso Wraps, available in Bacon Ranch and Southwest Crunch
French Toast Sticks
Small Groovy Fries
Small Floats, including Coca-Cola, Dr Pepper, Barq's Root Beer and Fanta
Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@gannett.com.
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