Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, a division of AFC Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: AFCE), is spicing up its restaurants nationwide with Red Hot Popcorn Chicken. Just in time to add a little heat to your Valentine’s Day, Red Hot Popcorn Chicken is the perfect portion to pop in your mouth and enjoy juicy all-white meat chicken slow-marinated with a satisfying blend of Louisiana spices.
Popeyes’ new Red Hot Popcorn Chicken is made with tender, all-white meat chicken marinated in a unique four-pepper blend of cayenne, white, black and habanero peppers with a touch of garlic, then battered and cooked in a light, crispy breading. Add Cajun fries, a hot buttermilk biscuit and a refreshing drink and call it a date!
“We are unabashedly in love with our new Red Hot Popcorn Chicken,” said Dick Lynch, chief marketing officer for Popeyes. “Our guests love our chicken and our authentic Louisiana flavors. For the month of February, we’re kicking it up a notch with a hot recipe for satisfying and craveable culinary love.”
These spicy bites are portable and easy to eat on the go. With heat and flavor that permeates all the way through, there is no need for additional hot sauce, sticky fingers or extra napkins.
“This is not your average nugget,” said Amy Alarcon, director of culinary innovation for Popeyes. “We didn’t just add heat, anyone can do heat. We do it right, the Louisiana way. With its spicy reddish hue, our new Red Hot Popcorn Chicken delivers the perfect combination of bold spices and an affordable price for a great meal. It will be love at first sight.”
Popeyes’ Red Hot Popcorn Chicken is available for a limited time at participating locations.