The idea of Live Mas infuses everything on the Taco Bell menu. From bold flavors to creative takes on traditional quick service restaurant choices, each new and returning food brings another serving of excitement. As Crispy Chicken Nuggets return to the Taco Bell menu, the decision proves that poppable bites with a zesty sauce will always resonate with guests.
Most quick service restaurants have a signature food item. From square burgers to signature herbs and spices, people run to those drive-thrus to satisfy a particular craving.
At the same time, each quick service restaurant brand appreciates that menus need to evolve. While salads might not take over the conversation, other food trends have infused their flavor into almost every brand. Chicken, particularly chicken nuggets with various sauces, have captured everyone’s attention.
When Taco Bell launched its chicken nuggets, the offering stood out for two reasons. First, the jalapeno buttermilk marinade added another tangy note to the chicken. Without being overly spicy, the flavor kept every bite from being bland.
Second, it is the sauces that made every meal custom. Whether it was a single dip, double dip, or a swirl, people enjoyed that playful moment. When people engage with food, it makes them crave it even more.
Speaking about the return of the Taco Bell chicken nuggets, Taco Bell's Chief Marketing Officer, Taylor Montgomery said, “We're a taco place doing chicken our own way and like all our best moments, it's a little unexpected – because we've never been about following the rules. The demand for our nuggets was off the charts, which is why we're looking at making crispy chicken permanent to give our fans what they are telling us they want. We know we're not the usual name in crispy chicken, but our nuggets speak for themselves — they're bold, different, and unmistakably Taco Bell.”
For those people who do not remember, the Crispy Chicken Nuggets have a crispy tortilla chip breaded coating. The slightly more substantial coating not only added crunchy but it allowed those tangy sauces to adhere to the chicken better. Whether it is the Jalapeno Mustard or the Bell Sauce, the combination of flavors and textures made it an instant hit.
Additionally, the sauces were part of the reason why people loved the Crispy Chicken Nuggets. The sauces, Hidden Valley Fire Ranch Sauce, Bell Sauce, and Jalapeño Honey Mustard are bold but not overpowering.
Lastly, the Crispy Chicken Nuggets with the sauces are delicious with that iconic Baja Blast. The popular beverage, with its bold citrus flavor, adds just the right amount of bright sweetness to bring balance to the overall flavor.
The Crispy Chicken Nuggets are back starting April 24. The food item can be order a la carte or in a combo meal. Additionally, Taco Bell is exploring more crispy chicken menu options in 2026.