Chick-fil-A is testing spicy chicken strips again

The company said the Sandy Springs and Sprayberry locations will carry the item until September 12, or until stock runs out, and customers can order them in-store or through delivery.

According to the company, the Spicy Chick-n-Strips start with the same chicken breast pieces found in the original strips, then get a spicy pepper seasoning before being breaded and fried in 100% refined peanut oil. The strips come in three-, four-, or 10-count sizes and can be paired with a side and drink as a meal, alongside the customer's preferred dipping sauce.

Chick-fil-A's original Chick-n-Strips have been on the menu since the 1990s and rank among its most popular items, according to Nation's Restaurant News. The chain already offers a spicy version of its chicken sandwich but has not had a spicy strips option on its permanent U.S. menu.

This is not the first time the chain has tested a spicy strips format. Chick-fil-A ran a similar trial in 2023 that was short-lived. A spicy strips option has also been available in Canada, according to Allrecipes.

The test is taking place as competition in the chicken tenders category has intensified. Wendy's $WEN, McDonald's $MCD, Popeyes, KFC, and Bojangles have all made recent changes to their tenders offerings, according to Nation's Restaurant News.

The company added that it is running separate tests in four markets for a Protein Scramble Bowl and a double-protein option on salads.