Chick-fil-A is bringing back some of its fish items for Lent, but only at select locations.
Chick-fil-A's fish sandwich includes two battered fried cod fillets served on a bun. It also comes with cheese, lettuce and an optional tartar sauce. The deluxe fish sandwich is served with tomato, lettuce and American cheese.
Select locations will also be offering boxes of fish tenders or fish nuggets, according to Yahoo, which are both served with a side of waffle fries.
Chick-Fil-A is encouraging customers to call their local restaurants before heading out for one of its fishy offerings, or check its 14-page online list of participating restaurants by state.
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The Lenten season has roots in Christian tradition and spans the six weeks before Easter. It’s a season for reflection and repentance in the church, but many use the time for self-improvement by “giving up” a practice.
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The practice has become increasingly popular even for those who aren’t religious, according to TIME magazine.
"This mystique isn't reserved for Christians alone," one 2015 article said. "The customs that surround the season have a quality to them that transcend religion."
In the past, popular guilty pleasures from chocolate to social media were common to abandon during Lent, according to Independent.co.
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