Taco Bell's sister chain, KFC, has unveiled a premium take on the menu item, while Wendy's announced a jalapeno popper version. McDonald's told investors last year that it's doubling down on chicken, including the launch of its own chicken sandwich on Wednesday. And a flood of new entries are on the way. restaurant menus, according to Datassential's MenuTrends. Past hits have included its Crispy Chicken Chickstar, a star-shaped tortilla wrap filled with crispy chicken Naked Chicken Chips, chip-shaped crispy chicken pieces that come with nacho dipping sauce and the Naked Chicken Chalupa, a piece of chicken shaped like a tortilla stuffed with typical taco fillings.Ĭhicken sandwiches appear on 47.8% of total U.S. It's also not the first time that it's offered crispy chicken on its menu. Taco Bell also teased that the taco won't be the only new crispy chicken item hitting menus this year.

A spicy version with jalapeno slices will also be available.

The Crispy Chicken Sandwich Tacos are served in flatbread with a piece of crispy tortilla chicken and chipotle sauce and will sell for $2.49 each. Taco Bell's take draws from the same vague Mexican inspiration as the rest of its menu. Chicken sandwiches, in particular, are soaring in popularity thanks to the success of Popeyes' version and Chick-fil-A's expansion beyond its Southeastern roots. The tortillas are then pan-fried in a layer of jalapeos and cheese until the cheese on the outside becomes crispy all around. Ground chicken (or beef) seasoned with smoky chipotle chilies and enchilada sauce and stuffed into tortillas. In a medium bowl, combine the chili powder, garlic powder, ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt, onion powder, paprika, and ground black pepper. Restaurants are looking to chicken to fuel sales this year because the category is growing faster than beef. Switching up taco night with these Crispy Cheese Chicken Tacos with Avocado Cilantro Sauce. If baking, preheat your oven to 425 degrees, line a large baking sheet (or two)with parchment paper for easy clean-up, and set aside. Pour the mixture over chicken, onions, and peppers and toss to coat well. In a separate bowl, whisk together the lime juice, oil, garlic, taco seasoning, and salt. Add the chicken, onion, bell peppers, and black beans to the slow cooker. The Yum Brands chain will become at least the fourth fast-food brand to announce a chicken sandwich in the last month. Lightly coat the bowl of the slow cooker with cooking spray, or two tablespoons of olive oil.

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