Taco Bell chicken nuggets are back on the menu. See nugget sauces, combo meal prices
Taco Bell's chicken nuggets are coming back after a successful limited-time run last year. This time, the taco chain plans to add the nuggets as a permanent menu item by 2026.
The nuggets became a top-selling Taco Bell menu item in December 2024 with around 5 million customers trying them out. The demand remained high even after the initial run, where the tortilla-chip coated nuggets gained massive popularity.
"The demand for our nuggets was off the charts," said Taco Bell's Chief Marketing Officer, Taylor Montgomery in a news release, "which is why we're looking at making crispy chicken permanent to give our fans what they are telling us they want." Montgomery notes that even though the chain is "a taco place doing chicken," the nuggets aren't going anywhere.
Here's what to know about the Taco Bell chicken nuggets and when they're coming back.
Taco Bell chicken nuggets, which the chain planned to reintroduce on April 24, according to a press release, are marinated in a zesty jalapeño-flavored buttermilk and breaded with a blend of breadcrumbs and crispy tortilla chips. They are also paired with dipping sauces that include Hidden Valley Fire Ranch Sauce, Bell Sauce, and Jalapeño Honey Mustard.
Customers who purchase the combo nuggets meal get an order of regular Nacho Fries, nacho cheese sauce, and a large fountain drink.
Prices vary depending on how you order them (a la carte or in a combo), but this is the suggested pricing:
5-piece nugget and one dipping sauce: $3.99
10-piece nugget and two dipping sauces: $6.99
5-piece nugget combo with one dipping sauce: $5.99
10-piece nugget combo with two dipping sauces: $8.99
The Buckeye State is in the top five for the most Taco Bell restaurants with 419 locations and counting, according to ScrapeHero data. You can view the company's store locator to find a Taco Bell near you.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Taco Bell brings back chicken nuggets, sauces. See combo meal prices
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