Wendy’s has another soldier to fight it out in the latest chicken sandwich war.
The fast food restaurant announced the addition of the Jalapeño Popper Chicken Sandwich — and salad — to its menu on the same day Burger King declared it was revamping its chicken sandwiches a week before McDonald’s three new offerings debut.
The new items are in addition to Wendy’s Spicy Chicken, Classic Chicken and Pretzel Bacon Pub Chicken sandwiches.
“Inspired by classic jalapeño poppers fans know and love, my culinary team took the familiar flavors of the beloved appetizer and gave it a unique Wendy’s twist only we can deliver,” John Li, vice president of culinary innovation for the Wendy’s Co., said in a press release. “The new Jalapeño Popper Chicken Sandwich and Salad brings Wendy’s fans a bold, innovative flavor they can’t get anywhere else. Each bite is graced by the perfect balance of creamy, cheesy goodness and a crispy crunch, topped with an unbeatable kick from the jalapeños that will have your taste buds thanking us.”
The sandwich is made of a chicken fillet — classic, spicy or grilled — jalapeño cream cheese, six jalapeño slices, three strips of applewood smoked bacon, warm cheddar cheese and shredded pepper jack cheese on a toasted bun.
The salad includes a romaine and spring mix lettuce blend, diced tomatoes, and crispy jalapeño and cheddar croutons, topped with jalapeño ranch dressing.
“While everyone else is playing catch up and distracting consumers with stale chicken drops, we are listening and bringing exciting flavors and bold ingredients forward to help fans avoid the McStake of settling for the same boring chicken sandwiches from other fast-food joints,” Carl Loredo, chief marketing officer Wendy’s, said in the same press release, poking fun at McDonald’s.
You can try the new sandwich for free through Grubhub (with $0 delivery on orders $15 or more) through Feb. 21 or until supplies last.
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