Can nuggets co-exist with heat? Fast-food and frozen drink lovers may know soon enough.
Burger King is launching some spicy new menu items: fiery nuggets, alongside its new Frozen Fanta Kickin’ Mango drink for “a refreshing combination of mango and citrus flavors kicked up with a touch of spicy chili flavor.”
The new products are available Monday in Denver and Miami locations and are scheduled to be on BK menus nationwide starting June 19.
“In honor of Miami’s love of “heat” and Denver’s passion for “nuggets,” Burger King will be giving residents of these fine cities the opportunity to experience the fiery goodness a full week early,” BK released in a statement.
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‘Irresistible spice glaze’
An 8-piece chicken nugget order is 390 calories and 25 grams of fat, according to Burger King’s online nutritional information.
Fiery nuggets are a spicy take on BK’s classic chicken nuggets.
The new food menu item, a spicy version of the brand’s iconic chicken nuggets, comes with an “irresistible spice glaze” while the Frozen Fanta Kickin’ Mango goes for $1.
The new nugget and frozen beverage combo is available through Aug. 17.
“The Fiery Nuggets needed an equally tasty companion, so we’re excited to introduce this (combo) that simultaneously cools and kicks up the heat,” Dane Callis, Senior Brand Manager, Fanta North America, said in the statement.
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Free in select cities for limited time
Also for a limited time, the nuggets are free in Miami and Denver.
A free 8-piece Fiery Nuggets is available now through until one day after the final game day of the basketball series to Royal Perks members in Denver and Miami, BK announced.
The promotion is available to Burger King loyalty members and no purchase is necessary.
Members can redeem the offer through the BK mobile order app or in-restaurant using a 6-digit code.
For more information visit bk.com/terms.
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