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Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
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
Daily Mail
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Taco Bell is bringing back popular menu item
Published: Updated: Taco Bell's Crispy Chicken Nuggets are making a comeback on April 24, after selling out nationwide in December 2024 in less than a week. This time, they're bringing bigger plans with them. Followed by a menu pipeline of chicken-led innovation, the nugget's return is the start of Taco Bell's journey to become a go-to destination for crispy chicken with a permanent mainstay by 2026. 'We're a taco place doing chicken our own way and like all our best moments, it's a little unexpected – because we've never been about following the rules,' said Taco Bell's Chief Marketing Officer, Taylor Montgomery. 'The demand for our nuggets was off the charts, which is why we're looking at making crispy chicken permanent to give our fans what they are telling us they want. We know we're not the usual name in crispy chicken, but our nuggets speak for themselves — they're bold, different, and unmistakably Taco Bell.' Crispy Chicken Dominance is Just Heating Up After testing more than 50 recipes and flavor combinations, Taco Bell perfected a crispy, tortilla chip–breaded coating. The fan-favorite Crispy Chicken Nuggets will be on menus for a limited time as one of several new creations the brand is exploring as it works toward making crispy chicken a permanent part of the menu by 2026. With new forms and sauce pairings in the works all year long, fans can expect even more craveable drops ahead, including a sweet and spicy collab with Mike's Hot Honey, coming later this year. As 95% of innovations from the Taco Bell test kitchen feature chicken as the premier protein, Taco Bell's chicken dominance is becoming undeniable. From the Cantina Chicken Menu to tests like Chicken Al Pastor Street Chalupas, everyone's favorite taco place is suddenly becoming everyone's favorite chicken place. Fueled by Cravings, Powered by Fans Taco Bell's Crispy Chicken has already earned global acclaim as a top-selling menu item, and the nationwide US debut proved to be just as iconic. During the initial run, roughly 5 million Americans turned to Taco Bell to satisfy their crispy chicken cravings. The response was overwhelming—almost 1 in 6 orders included Crispy Chicken Nuggets, leading to a nationwide sell-out in under a week. Message received: a taco joint can do chicken, too. From day one, Taco Bell fans made it clear that the Crispy Chicken Nuggets were a 'delish' smash hit. As many fans were left without the savory tortilla-chip coated goodness, the cultural obsession only grew as those desperate for nuggets demanded (even dreamt of) a comeback. That dream became reality at Live Más LIVE, where Taco Bell surprised superfans with the big reveal: Crispy Chicken Nuggets are making their return. And this is just the beginning—a bold new crispy chicken era is on the horizon. Crispy Chicken Nuggets: Dip, Dunk, Devour Fans know these aren't the run of the mill nuggets. They're built to defy expectations with every bite. Made with tender all-white meat chicken, Taco Bell's Crispy Chicken Nuggets are marinated in a zesty jalapeño buttermilk flavor, breaded with a blend of breadcrumbs and crispy tortilla chips. First introduced as a bold remix on a comfort classic, they becamea sell-out sensation, delivering unmatched flavor and texture with a crisp so mouthwatering, it's confusingly good that they're from Taco Bell. Fans have a handful of ways to enjoy their nugget experience. Crispy Chicken Nuggets a la carte: 5-piece nugget + 1 dipping sauce: $3.99, 10-piece nugget + 2 dipping sauces: $6.99. Crispy Chicken Nuggets Combo: Complete your meal with an order of regular Nacho Fries, nacho cheese sauce, and a large fountain drink. 5-piece nugget combo + 1 dipping sauce: $5.99, 10-piece nugget combo + 2 dipping sauces: $8.99. Nuggets need the perfect sauce pairing—and fans made their favorite loud and clear. Hidden Valley Fire Ranch Sauce is back by popular demand after becoming the top-selected sauce for crispy chicken orders during the first run. It leads the returning trio from last year's introduction alongside the tangy Bell Sauce and bold Jalapeño Honey Mustard, offering a crave-worthy lineup to elevate every dunk. After dipping and dunking in their sauce of choice, fans can mail in their used, empty dipping cups throughout the month of April to earn 80 bonus Taco Bell Rewards points. Thanks to Taco Bell's Sauce Container US Recycling Program partnership with TerraCycle, hundreds of thousands of used sauce packets and single-use sauce containers have been collected.
USA Today
23-04-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Taco Bell is bringing chicken nuggets back: Here's when you can get them
Taco Bell is bringing chicken nuggets back: Here's when you can get them 'The demand for our nuggets was off the charts,' said Taylor Montgomery, Taco Bell's chief marketing officer. 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 Chicken nuggets are back at Taco Bell. After selling out nationwide in less than a week in December 2024, the nuggets are returning nationwide on April 24 as part of the chain's plan to add crispy chicken to menus permanently by 2026. 'The demand for our nuggets was off the charts, which is why we're looking at making crispy chicken permanent to give our fans what they are telling us they want," said Taylor Montgomery, Taco Bell's chief marketing officer, in a news release. "We know we're not the usual name in crispy chicken, but our nuggets speak for themselves — they're bold, different, and unmistakably Taco Bell.' "With new forms and sauce pairings in the works all year long, fans can expect even more craveable drops ahead, including a sweet and spicy collab with Mike's Hot Honey®, coming later this year," the chain teased in the April 17 release. Taco Bell said its nuggets are marinated in a zesty jalapeño buttermilk flavor and breaded with a blend of breadcrumbs and crispy tortilla chips. How much will the Tace Bell chicken nuggets cost? Customers will be able to get the chicken nuggets a la carte or in a combo featuring regular Nacho Fries, nacho cheese sauce and a large fountain drink. The pricing for the nuggets is as follows: 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 Along with the nuggets, Taco Bell is bringing back the Hidden Valley Fire Ranch Sauce that was the top-selected sauce for crispy chicken orders during the item's first run. The tangy Bell Sauce and Jalapeño Honey Mustard sauces are also returning. What other new menu items are coming to Taco Bell in 2025? Taco Bell revealed in early March at its Live Más event in New York City a slew of new items that will be hitting menus this year. They include: Grilled Cheese Burrito with Shredded Beef : Shredded beef, nacho cheese sauce, rice, fiesta strips, chipotle sauce, reduced-fat sour cream and three cheese blend inside a flour tortilla : Shredded beef, nacho cheese sauce, rice, fiesta strips, chipotle sauce, reduced-fat sour cream and three cheese blend inside a flour tortilla Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupa : Slow-roasted Cantina chicken or grilled, marinated steak, onions, cilantro, mozzarella and pepperjack cheeses, Jalapeno Ranch with cheddar baked into the taco shell with a layer of crispy cheese toasted on the outside and a new Chile Lime Crema Sauce : Slow-roasted Cantina chicken or grilled, marinated steak, onions, cilantro, mozzarella and pepperjack cheeses, Jalapeno Ranch with cheddar baked into the taco shell with a layer of crispy cheese toasted on the outside and a new Chile Lime Crema Sauce Crispy Chicken : Crispy Chicken Nuggets are making a comeback as an a la carte option, or a Crispy Chicken Burrito or Crispy Chicken Taco : Crispy Chicken Nuggets are making a comeback as an a la carte option, or a Crispy Chicken Burrito or Crispy Chicken Taco Mike's Hot Honey Diablo Sauce : Collaboration with Mike's Hot Honey, to be served with Crispy Chicken Nuggets : Collaboration with Mike's Hot Honey, to be served with Crispy Chicken Nuggets Flamin' Hot Burrito : Burrito featuring nacho cheese sauce, Flamin' Hot Fritos, reduced-fat sour cream, seasoned beef and new Flamin' Hot Rice, wrapped inside a tortilla : Burrito featuring nacho cheese sauce, Flamin' Hot Fritos, reduced-fat sour cream, seasoned beef and new Flamin' Hot Rice, wrapped inside a tortilla Steak and Queso Crunchwrap Sliders : Grilled, marinated steak, chipotle sauce, Pico de Gallo, cheddar cheese and a mini tostada wrapped in flour tortillas and served as a fun-size pair alongside Green Chile Queso : Grilled, marinated steak, chipotle sauce, Pico de Gallo, cheddar cheese and a mini tostada wrapped in flour tortillas and served as a fun-size pair alongside Green Chile Queso Milk Bar Birthday Cake Churros : Churros with Milk Bar's birthday cake frosting with sprinkles and sugar : Churros with Milk Bar's birthday cake frosting with sprinkles and sugar Mountain Dew Baja Midnight : Tropical lime Baja Blast with passionfruit flavor : Tropical lime Baja Blast with passionfruit flavor Quesocrisp Taco: Taco shell made out of crispy cheese Taco Bell is also revamping and bringing back two menus this year: Caliente Cantina Chicken Menu : Slow-roasted Cantina Chicken products feature an all-new Caliente Sauce, made with red jalapenos : Slow-roasted Cantina Chicken products feature an all-new Caliente Sauce, made with red jalapenos Decades Menu: 2000s and 2010s menu items, including Cool Ranch Doritos Locos Tacos and Double Decker Tacos Taco Bell did not indicate specific dates for the new menu items. Some, like the Milk Bar Birthday Cake Churros and Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupas, have already become available at locations nationwide. Contributing: Greta Cross, USA TODAY Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Taco Bell brings back fan favorite item for limited eight-week run
Taco Bell is bringing back a fan favorite dish, Crispy Chicken Nuggets. The fast-food chain issued a press release on Thursday to reveal that the Crispy Chicken Nuggets are making a comeback on April 24 for eight weeks only. However, Taco Bell is pushing to make the nuggets, which sold out in less than a week when they launched in December, a permanent menu item by 2026. The return of the chicken nuggets is part of Taco Bell's 'journey to become a go-to destination for crispy chicken,' according to the press release. 'We're a taco place doing chicken our own way and like all our best moments, it's a little unexpected – because we've never been about following the rules,' Taco Bell's Chief Marketing Officer, Taylor Montgomery, said in a statement. 'The demand for our nuggets was off the charts, which is why we're looking at making crispy chicken permanent to give our fans what they are telling us they want.' 'We know we're not the usual name in crispy chicken, but our nuggets speak for themselves — they're bold, different, and unmistakably Taco Bell,' he concluded. The nuggets are made from all-white meat chicken and marinated in a zesty jalapeño buttermilk flavor before they're breaded with a blend of breadcrumbs and crispy tortilla chips. Customers can purchase five nuggets with a dipping sauce for $3.99, or they can get 10 nuggets with two dipping sauces for $6.99. There are three sauces to choose from: Hidden Valley Fire Ranch Sauce, Taco Bell's tangy Bell Sauce, and bold Jalapeño Honey Mustard. When Taco Bell's Crispy Chicken Nuggets launched in December, they sold out in less than a week. At the time, 'roughly 5 million Americans' nationwide had bought the dish, with the nuggets included in 'almost one in six orders,' according to the press release. During Live Más LIVE in March, Taco Bell revealed that the Crispy Chicken Nuggets would be making a return this year. The brand shared that they're partnering with Mike's Hot Honey to make a Mike's Hot Honey Diablo sauce to go with the chicken nuggets. The company also revealed plans to launch Crispy Chicken Strips, which will debut as part of new burrito and taco menu options. Last month, Taco Bell CEO Sean Tresvant told CNN about the restaurant's vision to establish itself as a leader in chicken offerings through its Cantina Chicken Menu, which already includes shredded and crispy chicken in tacos, burritos, and quesadillas. Tresvant added that the menu's expansion is a key step in Taco Bell's strategy to achieve its goal of becoming a $5 billion brand by 2030. 'We're not the first to do chicken, but we want to do chicken very uniquely,' he said. 'Chicken is a protein that's trending and we need to make sure we are consumer relevant.' Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Taco Bell brings back crispy chicken nuggets
Taco Bell is set to reintroduce its crispy chicken nuggets on 24 April, following a sell-out debut in December 2024. The nuggets' return marks the beginning of Taco Bell's ambition for a permanent crispy chicken offerings by 2026. Taco Bell's chief marketing officer Taylor Montgomery said: "We're a taco place doing chicken our own way and like all our best moments, it's a little unexpected – because we've never been about following the rules. 'The demand for our nuggets was off the charts, which is why we're looking at making crispy chicken permanent to give our fans what they are telling us they want. We know we're not the usual name in crispy chicken, but our nuggets speak for themselves — they're bold, different, and unmistakably Taco Bell." The journey towards a permanent crispy chicken menu item will involve new forms and sauce pairings. Taco Bell's collaboration with Mike's Hot Honey promises a sweet and spicy addition to the menu later in the year. With 95% of the chain's test kitchen innovations centring on chicken, Taco Bell is transitioning from a taco-centric to a chicken-centric menu, featuring items like the Cantina Chicken Menu and Chicken Al Pastor Street Chalupas. Taco Bell's Crispy Chicken Nuggets is made with tender all-white meat and marinated in a jalapeno buttermilk mix, and coated with breadcrumbs and crispy tortilla chips. Their initial launch as a comfort food remix led to an overwhelming demand, for their distinct flavour and texture. Fans have also wished for Hidden Valley Fire Ranch Sauce as the top choice for crispy chicken, alongside Bell Sauce and Jalapeño Honey Mustard. Last month, Taco Bell expanded its chalupa range with the Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupas, featuring a cheddar-infused shell and Chile Lime Crema Sauce. "Taco Bell brings back crispy chicken nuggets" was originally created and published by Verdict Food Service, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
