Fast-food restaurant Taco Bell has had an impressive run this year in terms of offers, deals, and discounts. However, the food joint has decided to end the year with the blast by re-launching its Crispy Chicken Nuggets. The nuggets were first launched in Minneapolis in 2023 and in Houston earlier this year, but for the first time, they would be available across the nation.
The initial launch was a test of how well the customers liked the items but it appears that the trial was successful. According to recipe magazine Allrecipes, the chicken nuggets are made with all-white meat chicken, marinated in a jalapeno-buttermilk blend, and coated in a crispy breading infused with tortilla chips.
It must be noted that Taco Bell’s Crispy Chicken Nuggets will be available for a limited time starting from December 19, 2024, as long as supplies remain. The restaurant chain also shared the news of the re-launch on its Instagram page with the caption,
“double dip (we won’t tell). try our new crispy chicken nuggets with your choice of Hidden Valley™ Fire Ranch sauce, bell sauce, or jalapeño honey mustard sauce.”
As per a review by the recipe magazine, the nuggets had a tender texture and were juicier on the inside. They were made with white meat and not reconstituted chicken. Interestingly, the nuggets weren’t too heavy or greasy. The review mentioned:
“The chicken bites are very crispy, with a coating that is definitely closer to Popeye's breading than the McNugget batter. The little bits of tortilla chip are barely perceptible in the breading, but add a subtle toasty corn flavor and textural dimension.”
Taco Bell offers its Crispy Chicken Nuggets in various options: a 5-piece with dipping sauce for $3.99 or a 10-piece with two sauces for $6.99. Combo meals include Nacho Fries, nacho cheese, and a drink, starting at $5.99 for 5 nuggets or $8.99 for 10.
The Deluxe Meal adds a Crunchy Taco, Beef Chalupa, and a medium drink for $10.49. To know the terms and conditions for the prices, one can visit tacobell.com for more details.
Taco Bell’s chicken nuggets are likely to become a favorite because of the sauces they come with
The accompanying sauces with Taco Bell's chicken nuggets are expected to make the item a hit among customers because they are reportedly among the best ones. The Hidden Valley Fire Ranch Sauce is a signature dip of the food joint that was made in collaboration with Hidden Ranch.
According to a review by the YouTube channel Cocos Create from May 2024, Taco Bell's chicken nuggets have a little bit of flavoring on the actual bread itself. Coleman found it crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside. He added:
“Very kind of surprising uh, Deluxe flavor profile from Taco Bell there and it shouldn’t be the most crazy thing in the world because while this is a little bit different, they have had their you know, like their chicken tender tacos that are usually very good.”
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Coleman tried Taco Bell's Crispy Chicken Nuggets with the bell sauce, which he found similar to the chipotle sauce but with a little more sour cream. However, the sauce had more barbecue and he found it more like a creamy barbecue chipotle with a little heat.
According to the review, the jalapeño honey mustard sauce was thicker than the bell sauce. It had a rich jalapeno flavor without having an exclusive pure spice taste. As a result, the level of spice is not so intense and it compliments the honey mustard flavor well.
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