When it comes to the world of fried chicken, few names are as beloved or as legendary as Popeyes. The Louisiana chain has become a benchmark for fast, delicious fried chicken over the last half-century, and has a knack for picking up on exactly what its customers want — be that introducing wings to their permanent menu or hopping on a viral trend like an all-sides girl dinner. With its latest offering, it’s done exactly that. Fried chicken isn’t really fried chicken without a great sauce on the side, and Popeyes does sauces better than most – even Anthony Bourdain was a fan of their cajun gravy.
Now, in a move sure to be popular among die-hard fried chicken fans, it’s bringing a selection of its most iconic sauces to grocery store shelves across the USA, ensuring that you can get a taste of Louisiana at home — even when fried chicken isn’t on the menu! From March 15, you’ll be able to pick up a range of sauces from Albertsons, Kroger, Food Lion, and Walmart — and even online, by ordering on Amazon!
What flavors will be available?
Popeyes is bringing two of its most iconic dips to grocery stores, as well as a special limited edition sauce that’ll only be available later this year (one that’s sure to spark some excitement from fans.) First up is its famous Blackened Ranch, a peppery, tangy, creamy buttermilk ranch infused with a savory blackened seasoning blend that’s perfect for dunking fried chicken in — or for drizzling on top of just about everything else!
The chicken chain is also bringing an at-home edition of its signature Sweet Heat sauce — honey that kicks things up a notch with the heat of an Aleppo pepper hot sauce. This makes for a sweet and salty explosion of flavor, one that’s sure to make for a perfect companion to a whole range of dishes — not just fried chicken!
It will also be bringing a seasonal fan favorite to stores: the bold, zesty Mardi Gras mustard. This is a creamy creole mustard mixed with an added sharp bite of horseradish that’s a true favorite among Popeyes fans. You’ll be able to find Blackened Ranch and Sweet Heat in 18-ounce bottles at retailers nationwide while the Mardi Gras mustard will be available at select grocery retailers later this spring.
