Popeyes Chicken Nuggets Are Finally Back

Popeyes is finally bringing back its mouthwatering chicken nuggets that disappeared from the menu nine years ago. The fast food chain is currently quietly rolling out the dish in select stores across the country.

The nuggets that were cut from the menu in 2012 have recently been spotted in select locations around the country. Chew Boom reports that Popeyes restaurants in Ohio, Texas, Connecticut and Arkansas have had the pleasure of being part of the initial rollout plan of the brand’s coveted fried chicken bites.

The chicken nuggets are made with the chain’s famous juicy chicken breasts. The white meat is coated with crispy and chunky buttermilk breading and is available in eight, 12, 24, 36, and 48 pieces. An order of eight pieces cost around $3.69 USD and the 48-piece option will set you back $19.99 USD. Though prices may vary depending on the location.

Popeyes already offers chicken tenders, which are arguably similar to nuggets. However, the nuggets are expected to come in smaller pieces of white chicken and have an added crunch factor.

Back in December, YouTuber Daym Drops was able to get a hold of the nuggets, suggesting that Popeyes had been toying with the idea of bringing back the fast-food nuggets last year.

Foodbeast recently reported on the finding and went as far as reaching out to Popeyes to learn more about the latest chicken nuggets. Popeyes chicken fans everywhere will be glad to hear that Popeyes has indeed confirmed to Foodbeast that the nuggets are being tested as a new menu item in select locations.

Here’s to hoping the rollout is successful and that Popeyes will bring back its chicken nuggets to all menus nationwide.

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