Popeyes’ Ghost Pepper Chicken Sandwich Has Landed on Menus Nationwide [Video]

When the Popeyes Chicken Sandwich broke the internet back in 2019, such a fast food sensation had never been seen before on that scale. Stores were sold out everywhere, shortages lasted weeks, and Popeyes’ quarterly earnings projections skyrocketed. 

It’s the stuff of fast food fairy tales, but still, the question became, “Where does the chain go from here?” While the chicken sandwich remains delicious just as it is, a new iteration has arrived to shake things up: the Ghost Pepper Chicken Sandwich is available nationwide starting today for a limited time.

The new Ghost Pepper Chicken Sandwich has all the components customers already love — buttermilk-battered chicken breast, pickles, buttery brioche bun — and it’s topped with Popeyes’ brand-new Ghost Pepper Sauce, infused with chiles for a flavorful kick. However, the chain notes that the sauce offers “just the right kick to make your taste buds tingle without overwhelming the …