Chick-fil-A's First New Sauce in 10 Years Sparks Fan Skepticism

Chick-fil-A's Spicy Sauce Hits Shelves November 16 as the Chain's First Permanent New Sauce in a Decade, Blending Smoky Tang with Hot Peppers and Sweetness.

Chick-fil-A announced a hot version of its popular sauce, sparking fan debate

Chick-fil-A is introducing a spicy version of its popular relish on Nov. 16, the chain's first permanent addition to its sauce lineup in a decade.

According to Chick-fil-A, this sauce combines the chain's classic flavor with mustard and smoky notes, with hot peppers and subtle sweetness. The company said its menu team aims to honor the original while creating a distinct new experience.

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"As our first new permanent sauce in 10 years, Chick-fil-A Hot Sauce delivers an exciting twist on the flavor our guests know and love."

Customers on Reddit were discussing the possibility of a fast version before the announcement.

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Some welcomed the idea, while others questioned whether it would provide enough heat.

One Reddit user wrote: "A big pet peeve of mine is a lot of foods that say 'spice' but don't. I'm skeptical of this sauce too."

Another commenter joked, "Meaning I don't have to mix CFA and Buffalo to make chickpea sauce anymore."

Yet another user admitted to being skeptical of the fast food chain's claims of spicy food, writing that "most places market something 'spicy' and it rarely has any effect."

Some questioned whether Chick-fil-A hot sauce would live up to its name. (Chick-fil-A)

Chick-fil-A said its research last year showed that customers consistently identified a spicy version of its signature sauce as the sauce they most wanted added to the menu.

The fast food chain tested spicy chicken strips at two locations in Georgia earlier this year.

Chick-fil-A's Spicy Sauce is the first new sauce to join the lineup since Sweet & Spicy Sriracha was introduced in 2016.

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Chick-fil-A's Honey Mustard, BBQ, and Polynesian flavors were the first sauces to hit restaurants in 1984.

Chick-fil-A's original sauce was first introduced nationwide in 2006.

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