Taco Bell’s Crispy Chicken Nuggets Return With a Spicy New Twist in 2025

Taco Bell is bringing back its popular Crispy Chicken Nuggets for a limited time in January 2025. The fast-food chain first launched the nuggets in December 2024, only to see them sell out within a week. Now, fans will get another chance to try them—this time with a fiery new dipping sauce, the Hidden Valley Diablo Ranch Sauce.

The Crispy Chicken Nuggets are made with white-meat chicken, marinated in a jalapeño-buttermilk blend. Customers can order them in four ways: à la carte (5 or 10 pieces) with one or two sauces, a combo with fries and a drink, or a Deluxe Combo with extra sides.

Alongside the nuggets, Taco Bell is introducing the Hidden Valley Diablo Ranch Sauce on January 22, 2026. This new sauce combines Hidden Valley Ranch with Taco Bell’s spicy Diablo Sauce, created through a partnership between the two brands. Both the nuggets and the sauce will be available nationwide—but only for a limited period. Taco Bell has also expanded its crispy chicken menu to include tenders, burritos, and tacos. A permanent chicken item is expected to join the menu in 2026.

The Crispy Chicken Nuggets and Hidden Valley Diablo Ranch Sauce will be sold at all Taco Bell locations while supplies last. The chain’s move to expand its chicken offerings follows strong demand from customers. Fans will need to act quickly to try the limited-time items before they disappear again.