The naked chicken chalupa

[Gumbo4x4]

The genius squad at Taco Bell has struck again. First, a taco shell made of Doritos. And now this creation of pure brilliance - a fried chicken taco shell.

 

[Hikergirl]

My dd and I just saw that commercial but I had the mute on, we were wondering what the shell was. I'm so glad you started this thread, we thought the white part in the shell was cheese LOL

 

[sonnyjane]

The genius squad at Taco Bell has struck again. First, a taco shell made of Doritos. And now this creation of pure brilliance - a fried chicken taco shell.

My friend had it the other day and loved it so much she made it her FB profile picture lolol. I don't eat meat so I will have to miss out on the wonder.

 

[bcla]

I've been going to Taco Bell recently, and one near my home has occasionally put "sold out" over the sign. Haven't tried one yet.

 

[Skippy918]

I had it. It was mediocre and a bit spicy.

 

[Micca]

I'll admit to liking Taco Bell food, but there's not a location anywhere near me. It's been years since I've been there...probably for the best.

 

[wishesuponastar]

If it's spicy I won't like it, probably a good thing anyway.

 

[bcla]

Define spicy. I'll smear packets of Diablo Sauce, but it's not even as hot as my standybys at home - Huy Fong Sriracha and El Yucateco Mayan Recipe habanero sauce.

One of the reasons why I go is because my kid will actually eat it and it's cheap. However, my kid won't eat anything with any heat to it.

 

[Uncranky Donald]

I am also glad someone started this thread!! I saw the commercial and said out loud," Nooooo, waaaaay!" processed meat in the shape of a taco, stuffed with more meat & cheese and deep fried??!!! YESSSS!!!!!! I can't WAIT to instantly love & regret this simultaneously...I am NOT being sarcastic at all, I am dying to try it

 

[MSLRAC]

We tried them the other night because DH said you can't go wrong with a taco shell made of meat and they were surprising good. The sauce is what makes it 'spicy' but it's not bad.

 

[aprilchem]

We tried them the other night because DH said you can't go wrong with a taco shell made of meat and they were surprising good. The sauce is what makes it 'spicy' but it's not bad.

I think they look really good. Would one of them be big enough to make a meal, with nothing else added? I'd like to try one but just looked up the nutritional values, and if I ate one I wouldn't be able to include anything else in that meal (I'm on Weight Watchers).

 

[MSLRAC]

I think they look really good. Would one of them be big enough to make a meal, with nothing else added? I'd like to try one but just looked up the nutritional values, and if I ate one I wouldn't be able to include anything else in that meal (I'm on Weight Watchers).

I thought one was enough and so did my 12 year old but my husband had two.

 

[Minnesota!]

I wish they would do a fried cheese shell. YUM!

 

[Minnesota!]

 

[Diznygrl]

I am also glad someone started this thread!! I saw the commercial and said out loud," Nooooo, waaaaay!" processed meat in the shape of a taco, stuffed with more meat & cheese and deep fried??!!! YESSSS!!!!!! I can't WAIT to instantly love & regret this simultaneously...I am NOT being sarcastic at all, I am dying to try it

It's my understanding that there is no ground beef inside like a regular taco. Just the lettuce, cheese, tomato, and some kind of sauce with a chicken patty "shell". So basically just a chicken burger without the bun.

 

[Gumbo4x4]

 

[Uncranky Donald]

It's my understanding that there is no ground beef inside like a regular taco. Just the lettuce, cheese, tomato, and some kind of sauce with a chicken patty "shell". So basically just a chicken burger without the bun.

Oh no my Taco Bell friend, you can "customize" and for $.60 add ground beef, more for chicken and steak.Can you tell that I'm ready for my order when I make the pilgrimage 2 towns over?!!

 

[bcla]

What price are they going for? I've been to a couple of different locations where it was $2.99 or $3.49. The combo was consistently $5.

 

[bcla]

I got one today and brought it home to munch watching the SB. My kid wasn't interested though.

I got the "box" for $5 and tax, but I didn't quite get a box. They just stuffed 3 tacos in a bag. They also ran out of the Doritos nacho cheese shells, so they subbed cool ranch.

Not bad. It's really just fried chicken. Not life changing, but I thought it was fine.

 

[Gumbo4x4]

DW had one & thought it was "okay". I had already eaten, so I'll have to try it another time.