Taco Bell Enters the Chicken Nugget Game

Plus, Little Caesars Pizza brings back its stuffed crust.

December 18, 2024

Taco Bell is launching chicken nuggets and a lineup of dipping sauces starting December 19, for a limited time. “The tender all-white meat chicken bites are marinated in zesty jalapeño buttermilk flavor and breaded with a blend of breadcrumbs and crunchy tortilla chips to deliver the ideal balance of flavor and crisp that take the everyday chicken nugget to the next level,” Taco Bell said in a press release

The exclusive new sauces include Hidden Valley Fire Ranch Sauce, a brand-new signature Bell Sauce and sweet and hot Jalapeño Honey Mustard Sauce. Taco Bell described the Hidden Valley Fire Ranch Sauce as “a fiery twist on America’s Favorite Ranch, inspired by the passion of Taco Bell and Hidden Valley Ranch fans.” 

“The Crispy Chicken Nuggets deliver a crispier, more flavorful nugget experience, and combined with the Hidden Valley Fire Ranch Sauce, we hope it will test people’s devotion to their favorite nuggets,” said Taco Bell’s Chief Marketing Officer Taylor Montgomery. 

Little Caesars Pizza brought back its Stuffed Crazy Crust. “The Stuffed Crazy Crust combines all the goodness of Little Caesars' signature dough with an indulgent twist. The crust is generously stuffed with gooey cheese, then brushed with a delicious garlic butter-flavored spread and finished with a sprinkling of savory parmesan cheese. Every bite delivers an irresistible combination of soft, cheesy goodness and bold, buttery flavor,” Little Caesars said in a press release.  

"We’re always looking for ways to bring incredible value and flavor to our customers, and Stuffed Crazy Crust is the perfect example," said Greg Hamilton, chief marketing officer of Little Caesars. "Not only is it packed with bold taste, but at $9.49, it’s the most affordable stuffed crust option compared to any other national pizza chain." 

Wendy’s has been celebrating the holiday season with “twelve days of Wendy's BOGO deals.” Wendy’s said the in-app deals will include buy-one-get-one free offers in addition to new-to-2024 favorites like Saucy Nuggs and more, according to a press release.