Popeyes Now Has Chicken Strips Marinated In Tabasco

If given the choice between spicy chicken and regular chicken, spicy will always win. Imagine our delight to find that Popeyes is adding a new spicy chicken item to their menu. The poultry-themed chain is now using meat marinated in Tabasco sauce.

It’s called Red Stick Chicken. Apparently the name comes from the little red sticks used by Tabasco that determine whether or not a pepper is fully ripe. If the colors line up, the pepper is ready for a-picking.

Made with chicken tenderloins, the meat is marinated in a blend of Tabasco and cayenne. It’s then breaded and paired with a new Smok’n Pepper Ranch.

The Red Stick Chicken will be available from now until April 26. They’re sold with Cajun Fries and a buttermilk biscuit for $3.99. While probably not as spicy as their Ghost Pepper Wings, hopefully the new Red Stick Chicken will add some kick to the menu.