Here’s Exactly What Taco Bell’s New Naked Chicken Chalupa Looks Like IRL

Taco Bell’s new Naked Chicken Chalupa is set to launch January 26 and we’re all itching to get our hands on one. That’s still an awfully long time for us to wait for fast food. Though, we see the light at the end of the fried chicken tunnel.

A group of Instagram’s most prominent food influencers were lucky enough to get an early preview of the new menu item and try it for themselves. As you can see from the video, the Chalupa was met with some pretty positive reactions and even more stunning photographs.

Here’s an exclusive look at Taco Bell’s upcoming Naked Chicken Chalupa in real life.

The new item is made with a fried chicken shell.

A sneak preview of @tacobell new Naked Chicken Chalupa at their Headquarter. 🌮🌮 Two thumbs up‼️😋👍🏻👍🏻 #tacobellpartner #foodbeastfamily

A photo posted by OC Comestibles (@occomestibles) on Jan 18, 2017 at 4:03pm PST

It’s filled with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese…

Got to try this crazy taco creation from Taco Bell before it comes out next week! Are y’all ready to get naked?? 😋❤️🙈🐔🌮📅 🍴 Naked Chicken Chalupa 👉 @tacobell 📍 17655 Harvard Ave D, Irvine, CA 92614 👇‼️ Tag someone who likes eating naked ‼️👇

A photo posted by Diane | LA & OC Food 🍩🍧🍔🍭🍕🍣🍻 (@theepisodiceater) on Jan 19, 2017 at 12:42am PST

…and AVOCADO RANCH sauce.

Just previewed the Naked Chicken Chalupa at @TacoBell HQ where the shell is made of fried chicken! 🌮🌮 It was super tasty in case you were wondering. 😋 Heads up, they’ll be available starting next Thursday 1/26! #tacobellpartner #FoodbeastFamily

A photo posted by Kat Eats LA (@kateatsla) on Jan 18, 2017 at 5:27pm PST

Here’s some #FoodbeastFamily enjoying the Naked Chicken Chalupas.

When @tacobell invites you to try the new Naked Chalupa complete with a chicken shell, you can’t say no. Thanks for having us @foodbeast! Check it out when it launches next week! 📸 / @richaanand 👯 / @missfoodieproblems #foodbeastfamily #tacobellpartner #peanutbutterjennytime

A video posted by jenny (@jennymichellely) on Jan 18, 2017 at 9:28pm PST

Some were even able to capture the magic of Taco Bell HQ.

Yesterday was so much fun @tacobell HQ. gotta to try the new Naked Chicken Chalupa, 1 word, Amazing. @foodbeast #tacobellpartner #foodbeastfamily

A photo posted by Eric Scire (@eric_scire) on Jan 19, 2017 at 8:50am PST

The new item debuts Thursday, Jan. 26

Fried-Chicken-Shell Chalupa || Taco Bell Headquarters || Irvine, CA ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Photo Credit 📷: @lafoodieguy ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @foodbeast x @tacobell gave us an exclusive peek of the newest Taco Bell item dropping next Thursday (Jan. 26) – a taco with a shell made out of crispy fried chicken. 🌮 This was a very cool creation but nothing like that classic hard-shell TB taco. Would y’all try this? 🤔P.S. The Taco Bell Headquarters is pretty sweet if you have some free time and you love The Bell! Like, comment or tag a friend who would love this! ✌️😎🌮🔔 #LAFoodieGuy #LAFG #tacobellpartner #foodbeastfamily⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀👇🏼👯 TAG A TACO FIEND! 👫👇🏼

A photo posted by #LAFoodieGuy ✌🏼️😎🍔 (@lafoodieguy) on Jan 18, 2017 at 5:55pm PST

…when it will be available nationwide.

At the @tacobell headquarters checking out the newest menu item The Naked Chicken Chalupa! 😁 The entire taco shell is made out of chicken! 😍😍😍 @foodbeast #tacobell #foodbeastfamily #tacobellpartner Snapchat: Foodwithmichel

A photo posted by foodwithmichel (@foodwithmichel) on Jan 18, 2017 at 5:31pm PST

Make sure to grab plenty of hot sauce.

@TacoBell has taco shells made with fried chicken 😳🐔 now that’s my kind of taco! 🌮 They are release to the public January 26th! Don’t miss out! 🙌🏼🌮🙌🏼 #TacoBellPartner #FoodBeastFamily SNAPCHAT: 👻 PAULSFOODHAUL 👻

A photo posted by Food Porn Daily 🍟🍔🍕 (@paulsfoodhaul) on Jan 19, 2017 at 1:04pm PST