Taco Bell's new Crispy Chicken Nuggets. Photo: Taco Bell
First came fries, now come chicken nuggets at Taco Bell, which is looking more and more like the Golden Arches these days.
State of play: The Yum Brands fast-food brand is debuting Crispy Chicken Nuggets beginning tomorrow, taking a page out of the menus of its burger chain rivals.
Yet even with nuggets, the chain is living a little más. 🌶️
Zoom in: The all-white-meat nuggets are "marinated in zesty jalapeño buttermilk flavor and breaded with a blend of breadcrumbs and crunchy tortilla chips," Taco Bell says.
They'll come with Hidden Valley Fire Ranch Sauce, a new "signature" Bell sauce or Jalapeño Honey Mustard.
Taco Bell set a price of $3.99 for a five-piece order with one dipping sauce.
Caveat: Like the chain's here-today-gone-tomorrow Nacho Fries, the Crispy Chicken Nuggets will be available nationwide for a limited time after successful tests in Minneapolis and Houston.
💭 Nathan's thought bubble: This sounds like the latest example of menu innovation that has kept Taco Bell one step ahead of its fast-food competition for several years.
