Baker, first develop the product in the lab and - though he never patented the invention - went on to send the instructions for how to create his nuggets out to leading food service brands to prompt them to offer the bite-sized pieces of the barnyard bird. That's how long ago the prolific Cornell University agricultural scientist, Robert C. The brand has previously offered fried chicken pieces on its menu as LTOs back in the 1980s and most recently in 2012, but the company said this version is different from previous renditions.Īnd though Popeyes re-entry into this menu category is news on the quick-service front, chicken nuggets themselves have been around for a good 58 years, according to the History Channel. Of course, Popeyes' latest menu addition is but one of a long line of QSR products made from bite-sized fried chicken pieces, which have the advantage of being customized through the addition of special sauces. Popeyes becomes part of 58-year-old chicken nugget sagaĪcross the QSR sector, chicken nugget offerings have proven exceptionally popular with consumers. Ordering options range from four- to 36-piece quantities, as well as a 48-piece option that is available exclusively online at and on the Popeyes App. The white meat chicken breast nuggets will be available in a classic flavor and can be paired with the brand's signature sauces like Bayou Buffalo, BoldBQ, blackened ranch, buttermilk ranch, Mardi Gras mustard and sweet heat. Popeyes uses a special flour-and-buttermilk batter to provide the perfect crispy texture which guests have come to love and expect from our flagship fried chicken sandwich." "The beloved Popeyes Chicken Sandwich recipe - rich in Louisiana tradition - is the recipe of the new Popeyes nuggets. After seeing the feedback from the launch of their chicken sandwich recipe, the culinary team decided it was time to serve its beloved recipe to guests in a pop-able format. "The Popeyes culinary innovation team spent tireless amounts of time testing new recipes and flavors.
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…" a company spokeswoman told QSRweb in response to a series of questions about the product. "Just like Popeyes set the bar high for what someone should expect from a fried chicken sandwich in the industry, Popeyes looks to do the same with its new chicken nuggets recipe. The brand said its pop-able pieces are designed to be something akin to mini versions of its insanely popular chicken sandwich. “Now we can offer this famous recipe in pieces with the launch of Popeyes Nuggets.The brand that fired the opening salvo in the chicken sandwich wars, Popeyes, is returning to the firing line on July 27 to engage its competitors in a new round of poultry-based play, by introducing its chicken nuggets on that Tuesday in its stores across North America. We think we did it again with Chicken Nuggets.” says Amy Alarcon, VP of culinary innovation, Popeyes. “We have invested the time to perfect a product that leverages our classic techniques and Louisiana flavors that will change how people think about and experience Chicken Nuggets. Popeyes Rewards members can look forward to a little something extra too. Customers can also purchase the 48-piece option, available exclusively online at and on the Popeyes App. The new Nuggets will be available for purchase in-store, on Popeyes' website or through the Popeyes App, with options ranging from 4 piece to 36 piece orders starting on July 27. The white meat chicken breast Nuggets will be available in a classic flavor and can meet a wide range of taste preferences by being paired with signature sauces like Bayou Buffalo, BoldBQ, Blackened Ranch, Buttermilk Ranch, Mardi Gras Mustard, and Sweet Heat. The Popeyes chicken sandwich recipe, rich in Louisiana tradition, is the recipe of the new Popeyes Nuggets. Popeyes uses a special flour and batter system to provide the perfect crispy texture which guests have come to love and expect from its flagship fried chicken. We believe that these piece(s) of crunchy, juicy delicious chicken will have guests question how they ever enjoyed chicken nuggets before this,” says Sami Siddiqui, president, Popeyes Americas. We aim to show the world once again the magic of Popeyes chicken with our new Nuggets.
“Just like our game changing Chicken Sandwich, our new Chicken Nuggets are unlike anything you may have experienced before. Popeyes said it's looking to reset guests’ standards with these Chicken Nuggets, as they are freshly prepared beginning to end in restaurant every day-seasoned to perfection, hand-battered, and breaded in buttermilk, and fried up to deliver a classically flavorful crispy and juicy bite with every piece. On Tuesday, Popeyes announced it will add Chicken Nuggets to its menu in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico starting July 27. Popeyes’ Nuggets took the quality and flavors of the the brand's famed Chicken Sandwich and made it in poppable pieces.
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