Increase your protein intake and excite your taste buds with these new chicken menu releases!
Chicken meals are our go-to for good reason. They’re so accessible! But that’s not even the best part, because they can be versatile, too. That’s what we observed about the latest chicken menu releases we’ve rounded up for you. Popular fast food chains have their own takes on serving chicken dishes. There’s something for everyone, whether you’re craving something crispy, grilled, spicy, or savory. Check out these new chicken menu releases that could maybe, just maybe, change your fast food dining experience forever.
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Cracker Barrel
Craving good ol’ homestyle food? There’s no better way to satisfy this craving than dining at Cracker Barrel. But instead of getting the crowd-favorites like Roast Beef or Country Fried Steak, we urge you to try their latest menu offerings: Crispy Tender Dippers with new Nashville Hot sauce, Chicken n’ Dumplin Soup, and the Signature Saucy Chicken Sandwich. In addition, Cracker Barrel’s menu is featuring returning favorites and irresistible dining deals. Ready to dive deeper? Let’s start with the new menu additions at Cracker Barrel:
- Crispy Tender Dippers – This new menu item features hand-breaded and crispy fried chicken tenders with your choice of three sauces for dipping. Cracker Barrel suggests pairing these tenders with the new Nashville Hot sauce if you want to heat things up this winter. This new and bold sauce is the chain’s spicy twist on a Tennessee classic, bringing some of that craveable country-style warmth!
- Chicken n’ Dumplin Soup – Just in time for the cozy soup season, Cracker Barrel is also offering this flavor-packed soup. It’s made with homestyle dumplins, carrots, celery, onions, shredded chicken, and a savory broth that ties them all together. This menu item is available as a cup or a bowl.
- Signature Saucy Chicken Sandwich – Now, this sandwich lets you enjoy the hand-breaded chicken breast in a different way. It’s layered with mayo, pickles, and then drizzled with one of Cracker Barrel’s signature sauces, all served on a toasted buttermilk bun. For the sauce, your options include the new Nashville Hot sauce, and other iconic sauces: Honey Mustard, Maple Chipotle, Buttermilk Ranch, BBQ, and Carolina Gold BBQ.
Also available on Cracker Barrel’s winter menu are the returning fan-favorites available at unbeatable prices. Take your pick from the following:
- Early Dinner Deals – For as low as $8.99, you can sample fan-favorites at Cracker Barrel. These include Meatloaf, Fried Homestyle Chicken, Chicken n’ Dumplins, Steak Tips Dinner, and Smoky Southern Grilled Chicken. Deals are available from Monday through Friday, 4 PM to 6 PM.
- Sparkling Sugar Plum Mimosa – This drink has a magical taste to it, combining sparkling wine and notes from sweet winter fruits. Also available is the Sugar Plum Tea, a seasonal drink with a touch of the same fruit pairings.
- Sunrise Pancake Special – Your Cracker Barrel experience wouldn’t be complete without having some pancakes. Cop up this deal that gives you fluffy pancakes for only $7.99. Available all day!
Jack in the Box
Jack in the Box is finally and officially expanding its Jack Wraps lineup, adding two new tempting menu options: Caesar Jack Wrap and Fajita Jack Wrap. This is taking place after the successful test at select locations in the US. Here’s what special about each of these wraps, both with less than 450 calories:
- Caesar Jack Wrap – Of course, chicken is the star of this wrap. You can have it with crispy or grilled 100% all-white meat chicken strips, tomato, shredded lettuce, and Caesar dressing, all loaded onto a warm tortilla.
- Fajita Jack Wrap – Even more flavorful is this Fajita Jack Wrap filled with grilled or crispy white meat chicken strips, shredded lettuce and cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, tomato, and chipotle ranch. Everything’s also wrapped in a warm tortilla.
To celebrate the arrival of these new wraps, Jack in the Box has a fast food deal you won’t be able to resist! Available at participating locations, don’t miss out on the 2 for $6 Jack Wraps deal. Enjoy the two new wraps for only six bucks or try them as part of a Mix & Match Combo meal. The combo meal has a starting price of $9, with fries and drink included. These fast food deals are available until February 16, 2025 only.
Popeyes
Of course, this lineup wouldn’t be complete without something from an iconic fried chicken place. Say hello to Popeyes‘ new Louisiana Garlic Wings! This new menu item features bone-in or boneless chicken wings, flavored with Louisiana spices, fried to golden perfection, and smothered in Louisiana Garlic Wing Sauce.
Per Popeyes, the new sauce is inspired by the Cajun flavors of Louisiana, adding a garlic-buttery taste to the marinated chicken wings. Drooling already? Well, you can now get these garlicky wings at participating locations, with a starting price of $5.99 for a 6-piece order. If you happen to love the sauce, you can also get more of it as it’s available a la carte for only 75 cents.
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Zaxby’s
Meanwhile, Zaxby’s is bringing back the iconic Chicken Philly Sandwich—it’s special take on the classic Philly cheesesteak. If you haven’t had the chance to try this returning item before, we’re eager to give a quick refresher. Zaxby’s Chicken Philly Sandwich is a combination of hand-breaded, chopped Chicken Fingerz smothered in melty White American cheese, topped with onions, sauteed peppers, and creamy garlic aioli. All these are served on a toasty hoagie roll. Also, for those who aren’t a fan of fried food, you can swap the crispy chicken with a grilled marinated filet. How cool is that?
This time, Zaxby’s made sure that the Chicken Philly Sandwich can be enjoyed a la carte, with a suggested price of $8.49. The item can still be ordered as part of a combo meal, though, complete with a small drink and Crinkle Fries. The combo meal has a starting suggested price of $10.99.
Also, it’s no secret that the fast food chain is yet to arrive in Philadelphia. Philly locals who want to try the returning sandwich doesn’t have to worry, thankfully. This is because the brand is turning Philly locals into “coupons” for a free Chicken Philly Sandwich at select locations this January. But, how exactly does this work?
According to the fast food chain, Philadelphians who live in Orlando or Indianapolis can drop by the store to get the free sandwich. All that’s needed is a Philly ID! Those interested can snag this offer on January 12 or January 18. For the list of participating stores, you may refer to this page.
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From The Club
As a huge fan of chicken meals, I’m so thrilled to learn about all these fast food releases! As always, Popeyes never fails to make my heart leap, lol! I honestly can’t wait to munch on those Louisiana Garlic Wings. Also, I gotta hand it to Cracker Barrel for having a new winter menu that features chicken in many different flavors. It’s giving versatility! ✨ The fast food releases from Zaxby’s and Jack in the Box‘s are also not to miss, especially if you’d like something new (Jack Wraps) or superior in flavor (Chicken Philly Sandwich).
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