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USA Today
2 days ago
- Business
- USA Today
Taco Bell debuts Crispy Chicken Tacos, Burritos and Strips: See availability
Taco Bell debuts Crispy Chicken Tacos, Burritos and Strips: See availability Show Caption Hide Caption AI at Taco Bell: Speeding up orders, accuracy Yum Brands announced that hundreds of Taco Bell locations in the U.S. will begin using artificial intelligence at its drive thru locations. Cheddar Taco Bell's Chicken Nuggets were just the beginning as the Mexican-inspired fast food chain's crispy chicken era is here to stay with the debut of new items. Starting June 17, Crispy Chicken Tacos and Burritos will be available at locations nationwide for a limited time, the chain announced Thursday, June 12. Both items feature a Crispy Chicken Strip inside and are available with new Spicy Ranchero and Avocado Ranch sauces. "Taco Bell's obsession with its crispy chicken recipe runs so deep, one perfect spokesperson couldn't be crowned," the company wrote in a news release. "The next move was obvious: take the craveable, tortilla-coated crunch fans loved and pack it into the formats that made Taco Bell famous — Tacos and Burritos." For $2.79, the Crispy Chicken Tacos layers its new crispy strip with purple cabbage, lettuce, pico de gallo and shredded cheddar cheese. Meanwhile, the Crispy Chicken Burrito includes two strips, purple cabbage, crisp lettuce, pico de gallo and cheddar cheese for $5.49. The chain is also offering two Crispy Chicken Strips for the price of $3.99, not to be confused with its Crispy Chicken Nuggets, which debuted last December and returned in April. What are the Spicy Ranchero and Avocado Ranch sauces? Taco Bell's new Spicy Ranchero Sauce fuses Anaheim and jalapeño chiles with tomatoes, garlic, and onion. The chain described its creamy Avocado Ranch Sauce as a "zesty ranch with a hint of avocado." Both sauces are priced at 60 cents when purchased on their own, or just 30 cents when added to any menu item, according to Taco Bell. Taco Bell joins 2025 chicken wrap battle The addition of the Crispy Chicken Tacos and Burritos to Taco Bell's menu comes as various chains compete in what appears to be a fast food chicken wrap battle. McDonald's is permanently bringing back its fan-favorite Snack Wrap on Thursday, July 10, nationwide, the company confirmed to USA TODAY on June 3. Popeyes, however, announced on June 2 that it will be adding Chicken Wraps to its menu for a limited time. Popeyes appeared to throw shade at McDonald's on May 30, responding to an April 15 McDonald's X post hinting at the Snack Wrap's comeback. McDonald's post from April 15 read: "snack wraps 0x.14.2025," hinting that the menu item would return on the 14th day of an unidentified month in 2025. "Chicken wraps 0x.02.2025," Popeyes wrote on May 30. Contributing: Gabe Hauari
Miami Herald
3 days ago
- Business
- Miami Herald
Taco Bell unveils surprising new menu items that threaten McDonald's
Food trends come and go, but one reigns supreme, still beloved by adults and kids alike. Maybe it's nostalgia or the food's simplicity. Either way, nothing is more irresistible than crispy chicken, and Taco Bell is determined to make its version the best on the market. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter A growing chicken trend has emerged among fast-food chains, with major players like Chick-fil-A, Raising Cane's, McDonald's (MCD) , and Restaurant Brands International's (QSR) Burger King and Popeyes focusing on launching new chicken-based products to dominate the sector. Related: Taco Bell reveals 30 new menu items launching in 2025 As a fast-food leader, Taco Bell decided to enter the chicken game. However, it isn't just hopping on a trend; it's creating a version with its own unmistakable flavor. Crispy Chicken Nuggets first debuted on Taco Bell's menu in December of last year, and while available, they made up nearly one in six orders. This menu item was so successful that almost 5 million customers tried it, which caused it to sell out nationwide in under a week. The product's success might be due to its uniqueness, since Taco Bell tested over 50 recipes and flavor combinations to make the nuggets stand out from the rest. Related: Taco Bell menu adds more items customers demanded Taco Bell's Crispy Chicken Nuggets are made with all-white meat chicken marinated in jalapeño buttermilk and coated in a crunchy tortilla-chip and breadcrumb blend. Because of how much fans love the Crispy Chicken Nuggets, Taco Bell relaunched them for a limited time in April. The demand was so overwhelming that it decided to expand the product even further. Yum! Brands' (YUM) Taco Bell is launching the new Crispy Chicken Tacos and Burritos, featuring the fan-favorite Crispy Chicken Nuggets in strip form. The Crispy Chicken Tacos and Burritos are filled with Crispy Chicken Strips, purple cabbage, crisp lettuce, pico de gallo, and shredded cheddar cheese, all folded or wrapped inside a warm tortilla. Everyone knows no Taco Bell meal is complete without a good dipping sauce, so in addition to the new items, the fast-food chain is also introducing two new sauces: Spicy Ranchero and Avocado Ranch. "Crispy chicken is having a moment, but our fans made it a movement," said Taco Bell's Chief Marketing Officer Taylor Montgomery in a press release. "So, we decided to bring our sell-out Nuggets recipe to the formats that defined our brand because true innovation means elevating the icons, not replacing them. We're not like every other chicken spot out there; we're doing crispy chicken the only way we know how: full of flavor and unmistakably Taco Bell." More Food News: McDonald's brings back unexpected breakfast item after 6 yearsPopular pizza chain adds experimental new menu item fans will lovePopular chicken chain brings back beloved menu item after 7 years The new Crispy Chicken Tacos and Burritos will be available starting June 17 at all participating Taco Bell locations nationwide for a limited time, as of now. Although the new Crispy Chicken menu items are only available temporarily, Taco Bell has revealed that it's working on launching more Crispy Chicken items and will make Crispy Chicken a permanent part of the menu by 2026. Related: Veteran fund manager unveils eye-popping S&P 500 forecast The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
