The fast food chain unveils a new menu item

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There is a new menu item coming to Taco Bell this week – chicken nuggets.

As the much-loved fast food chain says in its own press release, this is: “A world where loyalty over chicken nuggets runs deep,” whether it’s to McDonald’s, Wendy’s, or Chick-Fil-A, and also, “A world dominated by chicken cravings .”

Earlier this year, Liz Matthews, Taco Bell’s global head of food innovation, said in anticipation of the release of their Cantina Chicken Menu that “We knew our fans wanted more chicken.”

And so now, starting December 19th, and while supplies last, Taco Bell will give those fans what they want and try to satisfy those cravings in this chicken-crazy world with its own take on the fast food favorite.

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Taco Bell’s own take on chicken nuggets

According to Taco Bellits chicken nuggets will be marinated in juicy jalapeño buttermilk relish and breaded with a mixture of breadcrumbs and crispy tortilla chips.

Since every chicken nugget needs sauce, the new menu offering will be accompanied by a trio of dipping options, including jalapeño honey mustard, a spicy ranch sauce made in collaboration with Hidden Valley, and the chain’s own new signature “Bell sauce.”

Taco Bell’s new chicken nugget menu will include 5-piece and 10-piece single-sauce meals for $3.99 and $6.99, respectively, and 5-piece and 10-piece combo meals including a sauce and an order of nacho fries and a drink for $5.99 and $8.99. A full value meal including five chicken nuggets, a sauce, a crispy taco, a beef chalupa, nacho fries and a drink is $10.49.

Taco Bell previously conducted taste tests of the new menu item in Minneapolis in 2023 and earlier this year in Houston. This limited time nationwide offer will be available while stocks last.

Max Hauptman is a trending reporter for USA TODAY. He can be reached at [email protected].