After the chain successfully tested the Bacon Wrangler Double burger a year ago, a chicken variety joins the menu.
Whataburger is putting its signature Bacon Wrangler flavor combination on chicken for the first time. Beginning Aug. 18, the new Bacon Wrangler Chicken joins the returning Bacon Wrangler Double, giving Guests two ways to enjoy the lineup's smoky taste.
The Bacon Wrangler Chicken lets Guests choose their favorite filet — classic Whatachick'n, Spicy Chicken or Grilled Chicken — each topped with Monterey Jack cheese, bacon, crispy onion strings, pickles and smoky chipotle aioli. It's the first time the Bacon Wrangler flavor profile has been built around chicken instead of beef, offering a lighter but equally bold alternative to the original.
"The Bacon Wrangler Double earned plenty of fans after its debut last year," said Whataburger Corporate Chef James Sanchez. "This time around, we wanted to give Guests another way to enjoy those same craveable flavors by introducing the all-new Bacon Wrangler Chicken."
Joining the new sandwich is the returning Bacon Wrangler Double, back after its successful debut last summer. Both items are available for a limited time starting Aug. 18 at participating locations.
In other chicken foodservice news:
Church’s Texas Chicken is teaming up with viral food personality and pitmaster Walter “Mr. Tendernism” Johnson in a new campaign to help show fans how to turn up the crave factor on their favorite fried chicken. Known for his signature catchphrase “That’s Tendernism!” and authentic, high-energy food reviews, Johnson is partnering with Church’s Corporate Chef Kevin Houston in a multi-part content series designed to celebrate bold taste, trend-worthy food culture and the brand’s new lineup of dry rubs. The campaign kicks off on July 27 and rolls out over several weeks across Church’s and Mr. Tendernism’s social media channels.
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