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Foodies swarmed social media with the news release, begging the question -- will the hype bring on the same level of chaos caused by the brioche bun-enveloped crispy fried chicken sandwich with housemade pickles?

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Saw @Popeyes is starting chicken nuggets on July 27 and it feels like an album release announcement except I’m 100x more excited for nuggets

— Ryan Prominski (@realryanpro) July 13, 2021

Me trying to figure out how to budget for Popeyes chicken nuggets every week for lunch. pic.twitter.com/QBTfZ3clOH

— ClockOutWars (@clockoutwars) July 13, 2021

The pop-in-your-mouth-sized pieces of white meat chicken breast are seasoned just like the sandwich, marinated for at least 12 hours, hand-battered and breaded in buttermilk; then slowly fried to deliver a crisp, juicy bite, Popeyes said in a statement.

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\"We aim to show the world once again the magic of Popeyes chicken with our new Nuggets. We believe that these pieces of crunchy, juicy delicious chicken will have guests question how they ever enjoyed chicken nuggets before this,\" Sami Siddiqui, president of Popeyes Americas said.

Popeyes said the recipe is steeped in Louisiana tradition and uses a special flour and batter system to provide the craggy and crisp texture in the brand's classic flavor that pairs with signature sauces like Bayou Buffalo, BoldBQ, Blackened Ranch, Buttermilk Ranch, Mardi Gras Mustard and Sweet Heat.

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