Say what you want about Chick-fil-A’s checkered previous, however there isn’t any denying that “the Lord’s rooster” has a particular place within the hearts and bellies of tens of millions of individuals — and because of a model new merchandise on the menu, that quantity stands to develop much more. All people say “hi there” and open broad; it is time to welcome a recent favourite into the fold: the Honey Pepper Pimento Rooster Sandwich.
Oh yeah, child. The title is a mouthful, and so, too, it appears, is that this brand-new seasonal sammy. It packs each candy and spicy flavors for one heck of a experience to Flavortown. (Anyone know the way Man Fieri feels about Chick-fil-A?)
Whereas seasonal drinks like (SunJoy!) and desserts have been a staple for fairly some time at Chick-fil-A, their entree menu has stayed considerably constant over time. Now, although, they’re set to introduce this very first-ever “seasonal twist” on the unique rooster sandwich.
From the official press launch, the Honey Pepper Pimento Rooster sammy (HPPC) options “an unique Chick-fil-A filet, topped with custom-made creamy pimento cheese, delicate pickled jalapeños, and served on a heat, toasted bun drizzled with candy honey.”
Stay within the Carolinas? You might need already tried the HPPC throughout the market take a look at. The candy and barely spicy sandwich was one in every of 30 creations Chick-fil-A has tried out over the past yr and examined at choose Chick-fil-As. In line with market analysis, testers ranked it extremely… even above the grilled sandwich possibility.
“The Honey Pepper Pimento Rooster Sandwich makes use of substances and flavors our visitors have by no means skilled at Chick-fil-A earlier than, balancing savory, candy, and spicy components utilizing the best high quality substances,” mentioned Stuart Tracy, Chick-fil-A chef and creator behind the HPPC. “With our custom-made pimento cheese and specifically sourced jalapeños, we hope to ship a brand new and thrilling sandwich our visitors will love.”
The HPPC is not the one new menu merchandise about to knock your socks off. Chick-fil-A will unleash a brand new dessert this fall, too. Coming straight for a contented tongue close to you is the Caramel Crumble Milkshake. Chick-fil-A chef Christy Cook dinner received the inspiration for this deal with from the flavors that caramelize on the backside of a blondie pan. Um, yum!
The milkshake begins with a base of Chick-fil-A’s hand-spun “Icedream,” which is the very vanilla Chick-fil-A model of ice cream. (The very best drive-thru ice cream on the planet, by the way in which. And if you do not know, now .) The Icedream is mixed with butterscotch caramel flavors. The “crumble” comes into play with blondie crumbles blended proper into your new favourite shake. Feels like the right technique to cool off after an HPPC heats issues up!
This absolute delight is the seventh seasonal milkshake Chick-fil-A has unveiled, already wowing followers with its summery peach possibility and winter-inspired peppermint shake. The Caramel Crumble milkshake was examined approach again in 2021 in Salt Lake Metropolis beneath the title “Butterscotch Crumble” and did so nicely that the cows are bringing it to everybody in simply two weeks.
With these mouth-watering new choices — together with Chick-fil-A’s dependable roster of favorites — the Chick-fil-A fandom appears poised to get much more fanatical. In spite of everything, some folks rock Chick-fil-A-themed merch or purchase Chick-fil-A sauces to maintain in the home in bulk (*raises hand* responsible as charged!). And who can blame ’em? The chain’s reliably easy and scrumptious menu presents a ton of taste from only one meat: rooster.
You will discover and check out the Honey Pepper Pimento Rooster Sandwich and the brand new Caramel Crumble shake at a Chick-fil-A close to you beginning Monday, Aug. 28. See you on “opening day.”