Taco Bell is reportedly testing the addition of buttermilk-soaked chicken tenders to its menu in Texas and Ohio. The move is touted as a precursor to a full menu addition throughout the United States in 2020, with Lone Star State and the Buckeye State patrons as the initial markets. Is it possible they’ll give Chick-fil-A a run for their money?
In a move outlined by the Mexican-inspired fast food chain as an effort to compete with chicken chains such as Popeyes and KFC, Taco Bell is currently introducing “Crispy Tortilla Chicken Tenders” to their Texas and Ohio menus. According to reports, these new chicken morsels are first marinated in jalapeno buttermilk and then coated with tortilla-chip crumbs. With that process, they’re sure to have a bit of spiciness to them. They’ll be served with a new dipping sauce and will be made available in a box meal, as a taco, or on their own. A Taco Bell representative stated that the company has tested over 100 recipes prior to opting for this current one as the very best.