<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1z9ieT_0w9mKwpT00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1z9ieT_0w9mKwpT00" width="1280" height="720" ><p>For the football season, chicken has become a favorite choice for game-day menus both at home and in restaurants. This trend is moving beyond traditional wings to include a variety of options, such as burgers and pizza.</p><p>According to the Fast Food Club, Taco Bell and Big Chicken are set to unveil new chicken menu items, enhancing choices for tailgating and snacking.</p><h2>Taco Bell Tests New Chicken Al Pastor Street Chalupas</h2><p>Starting Oct. 31, Taco Bell will introduce the Chicken Al Pastor Street Chalupas in select Minneapolis locations. This limited-time offering features Cantina Slow-Roasted Chicken marinated in a savory blend of chiles and pineapple, served in two cheesy, street-sized shells inspired by the Quesalupa, priced at $4.99.</p><p>The new item draws from traditional Mexican al pastor cuisine, celebrating the fusion of Mexican and Middle Eastern flavors. This launch builds on Taco Bell’s recent success with its Cantina Chicken menu and reflects the brand’s commitment to diversifying its offerings. The company also plans to expand its al pastor-themed menu with additional items like quesadillas and burritos in 2025.</p><h2>Big Chicken’s Dunks and Wings Hit the Menu</h2><p>The Big Chicken restaurant chain was founded by NBA star Shaquille O’Neal. Just in time for football season, the chain is officially releasing two new menu items: Dunks and wings.</p><p>After completing a round of tests, Dunks are now available across the nation. These are “Big Chicken’s take on the classic chicken nuggets,” according to Fast Food Club, and they’re bigger than traditional nuggets but smaller than full chicken tenders. Customers can order Dunks in a portion size of about 10 to 12 pieces per order.</p><p>Big Chicken also introduced traditional chicken wings in September, which can be ordered in either five or 10 pieces with a Buffalo, Lemon Pepper, Memphis BBQ, or Thai Chili Sauce flavor coating.</p><h2>Taco Bell Faced Scrutiny Over Menu Prices</h2><p>Taco Bell faced backlash last month over significant price increases on popular menu items. In New York, a Reddit user noted that the Cheesy Gordita Crunch had risen to $6.99, while the Doritos Cheesy Gordita Crunch – Nacho Cheese was priced at $7.29 for pickup. In contrast, the official Taco Bell website listed these items at $5.19 and $5.69, respectively.</p><p>Customer frustration was evident, with many commenting on perceived price gouging and the frequency of price hikes. Historically, Taco Bell’s menu was structured around a value initiative that offered items for 59, 79, and 99 cents. Last month, inflation pushed the cheapest items, such as the Cheesy Roll Up at $1.19 and the Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito at $1.29, to reflect a significant shift in pricing strategy. Additionally, sauces and add-ons are now ranging from $0.60 to $1.70.</p></div></body>

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Taco Bell and Big Chicken Are Introducing New Chicken Items for NFL Season

For the football season, chicken has become a favorite choice for game-day menus both at home and in restaurants. This trend is moving beyond traditional wings to include a variety of options, such as burgers and pizza. According to the Fast Food Club, Taco Bell and Big Chicken are set...