After a successful test at select locations in Houston, Texas earlier this year, Taco Bell defies traditional chicken nugget standard with the launch of its new Crispy Chicken Nuggets, featuring a crunchy tortilla chip breading for maximum crispiness, and a new lineup of dipping sauces, including Hidden Valley Fire Ranch Sauce, Bell Sauce, and Jalapeño Honey Mustard Sauce starting December 19, 2024.
The new Crispy Chicken Nuggets feature all-white meat chicken bites marinated in zesty jalapeño buttermilk flavor, then breaded in a blend of breadcrumbs and ground crunchy tortilla chips, and fried until gold brown, crisp perfection.
Crispy Chicken Nuggets are available in the following options:
- Crispy Chicken Nuggets a la carte:
- 5-piece nugget and one dipping sauce for a suggested price of $3.99.
- 10-piece nugget and two dipping sauces for $6.99
- Crispy Chicken Nuggets Combo: Each combo includes an order of regular Nacho Fries, nacho cheese sauce, and a large fountain drink.
- 5-piece nugget combo and one dipping sauce for $5.99.
- 10-piece nugget combo and two dipping sauces for $8.99.
- Crispy Chicken Nugget Deluxe Meal:
- 5-piece nuggets, plus a Crunchy Taco, Beef Chalupa, regular Nacho Fries, one dipping sauce, and a medium fountain drink for $10.49.
Additionally, Taco Bell embarked on an extensive culinary exploration, experimenting with over 100 sauces to craft three exceptional dips. These include the exclusive Hidden Valley Fire Ranch Sauce introduced in partnership with Hidden Valley Ranch, the newly created Bell Sauce, and a hot Jalapeño Honey Mustard Sauce. The Hidden Valley Fire Ranch Sauce stands out as the highlight, blending a spicy kick with the classic taste of ranch that fans adore from both Taco Bell and Hidden Valley Ranch. This innovative sauce redefines expectations by merging beloved flavors from both brands into something entirely new.
Here’s a closer look at the new dipping sauce lineup:
- Hidden Valley Fire Ranch Sauce: Representing the brand’s first-ever ranch partnership, Hidden Valley Fire Ranch Sauce combines two iconic flavors, including Taco Bell Fire Sauce and Hidden Valley Ranch.
- Bell Sauce: A rich, creamy, and tangy signature blend with subtle notes of chili made with tomatoes, red chiles, and garlic.
- Jalapeño Honey Mustard: A combination of sweet and heat that features honey mustard kicked up a notch with spicy jalapeño.
All three sauces come served in custom dip cups especially designed for maximum dunking.
Crispy Chicken Nuggets will be available at participating Taco Bell locations nationwide for a limited time, while supplies last, starting December 19, 2024.
