Taco Bell Spices Up Menu with Exciting New Chicken Items in Frank’s RedHot Collaboration

Taco Bell is revamping its chicken offerings in partnership with Frank’s RedHot. The fast-food chain unveiled several new menu items on October 14, set to be available starting October 16. This collaboration introduces a trio of exciting chicken items complemented by a new sauce inspired by Frank’s RedHot.
New Menu Items Featuring Frank’s RedHot
The highlighted addition is the Frank’s RedHot Diablo Sauce, merging Taco Bell’s Diablo sauce with the classic buffalo flavor of Frank’s RedHot and spicy ranch.
- Frank’s RedHot Diablo Crispy Chicken Burrito ($5.49): Features crispy chicken strips, shredded lettuce, purple cabbage, pico de gallo, and cheddar cheese, wrapped in a grilled flour tortilla, topped with either Frank’s RedHot Diablo or Avocado Ranch.
- Frank’s RedHot Diablo Crispy Chicken Soft Taco ($2.99): A soft tortilla filled with a crispy chicken strip, purple cabbage, lettuce, pico de gallo, and cheddar cheese, again accompanied by Frank’s RedHot Diablo or Avocado Ranch.
- Frank’s RedHot Diablo Chicken Nacho Fries ($4.99): Seasoned Nacho Fries topped with slow-roasted chicken, nacho cheese sauce, three-cheese blend, pico de gallo, and a drizzle of Frank’s RedHot Diablo.
- Crispy Chicken Strips with Spicy Ranch ($6.99): Four chicken strips coated in a tortilla chip breading, served with Spicy Ranch or Frank’s RedHot Diablo sauce.
Availability and Company Strategy
The new chicken offerings will be available for a limited time starting October 16, as Taco Bell continues to expand its chicken menu. The objective is to make crispy chicken items a permanent fixture by 2026, indicating the robust demand for chicken-based options.
Valda Coryat, Vice President of Marketing at McCormick & Company Inc., noted that the collaboration showcases Frank’s RedHot’s versatility, highlighting its bold flavor and heat. The partnership reimagines classic dishes with Taco Bell’s signature flair.