Taco Bell is set to enhance its chicken offerings through an exciting new collaboration with Frank’s RedHot. On October 14, the chain announced the launch of three innovative menu items alongside the return of its popular chicken strips, all featuring the distinctive Frank’s RedHot flavors.
Starting October 16, Taco Bell will unveil a lineup that includes a Frank’s RedHot Diablo Crispy Chicken Burrito, a Frank’s RedHot Diablo Crispy Chicken Soft Taco, and Frank’s RedHot Diablo Chicken Nacho Fries, complemented by the introduction of a new and bold Frank’s RedHot Diablo Sauce. This sauce combines elements of Taco Bell’s classic Diablo sauce with the familiar flavor of Frank’s buffalo sauce, promising to elevate the taste experience.
Valda Coryat, vice president of marketing at McCormick & Company Inc., highlighted the partnership, stating, “This collab demonstrates the versatility of Frank’s RedHot by bringing its characteristic balance of bold flavor and heat to ignite every bite, reimagining these classics with a partner that’s just as sauce obsessed as we are.”
The specifics of the new menu items include:
– Frank’s RedHot Diablo Crispy Chicken Burrito ($5.49): A fusion of crispy chicken strips, shredded lettuce, purple cabbage, pico de gallo, and cheddar cheese, all wrapped in a grilled flour tortilla and drizzled with Frank’s RedHot Diablo or Avocado Ranch.
– Frank’s RedHot Diablo Crispy Chicken Soft Taco ($2.99): A soft flour tortilla encloses a crispy chicken strip accompanied by purple cabbage, lettuce, pico de gallo, and cheddar cheese with the choice of Frank’s RedHot Diablo or Avocado Ranch.
– Frank’s RedHot Diablo Chicken Nacho Fries ($4.99): Seasoned Nacho Fries topped with slow-roasted chicken, a mix of nacho cheese sauce, a three-cheese blend, pico de gallo, and a spicy drizzle of Frank’s RedHot Diablo.
– Crispy Chicken Strips with Spicy Ranch ($6.99): Four crispy chicken strips, breaded with tortilla chips, served with a choice of Spicy Ranch or Frank’s RedHot Diablo sauce.
This innovative menu expansion comes on the heels of Taco Bell’s earlier foray into the chicken market, which began with the introduction of chicken nuggets earlier this year. The company has expressed its commitment to enhancing the chicken menu, with plans to retain the crispy chicken offerings permanently by 2026.
As Taco Bell continues to diversify its menu, the collaboration with Frank’s RedHot illustrates a culinary journey that aims to captivate fans with bold flavors and exciting new combinations. The introduction of these items promises a tantalizing experience for customers, paving the way for a future filled with crispy chicken delight.