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Chick-fil-A Tests Bone-in Wings

Chick-fil-A is known for their delicious chicken sandwiches and nuggets, but the fast food chain is now testing a new menu item: bone-in chicken wings. As of late October 2023, one Chick-fil-A location in College Park, Maryland is offering bone-in chicken wings as part of a limited-time test menu.

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This test menu is being offered through Chick-fil-A’s “Little Blue Menu,” a virtual restaurant concept operated out of the College Park location. According to an article on Chew Boom, the Little Blue Menu features burgers and bone-in chicken wings in addition to Chick-fil-A’s classic chicken sandwiches and nuggets.

The bone-in wings come with the option of various sauces for dipping, including Chick-fil-A and Barbeque sauces. Early reviews on social media from customers who tried the wings praised their crispiness and flavor. However, it remains to be seen if the wings will become a permanent part of Chick-fil-A’s national menu.

For now, the bone-in wings are only available on a trial basis at the single College Park location. Chick-fil-A is likely testing customer demand and popularity for the new menu item in a controlled setting before deciding whether to expand the offering more widely. If the bone-in wings prove successful in College Park, we may see them added to more Chick-fil-A restaurants in the future.

The test of burgers and bone-in wings shows Chick-fil-A’s willingness to experiment with new offerings beyond their chicken focus. However, chicken remains at the heart of the brand. It remains to be seen if wings or burgers could compete with sandwiches and nuggets for customer purchases if rolled out nationally. Only time and further testing will tell if bone-in wings have what it takes to join Chick-fil-A’s core menu long-term.

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Written by Brian Nagele

Brian attended West Virginia University, then started his career in the IT industry before following his passion for marketing and hospitality. He has over 20 years experience in the restaurant and bar industry.

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