Shake Shack launches Korean-inspired chicken sandwich and tenders
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Shake Shack added new Korean-inspired menu items across U.S. locations, adding fuel to the chicken sandwich war in 2021.
The new selections include the Korean-Style Fried Chick’n Sandwich and the Korean Gochujang Chick’n Bites. The burger chain is also adding a Black Sugar Vanilla Shake, made with caramel black sugar, vanilla frozen custard and black sugar syrup.
In a blog post, Shake Shack said both the sandwich and bites include gochujang, a spicy red chili paste. Meanwhile, the sandwich also includes kimchi, a mix of fermented vegetables and spices. Black sugar, used in the shake, is a dark-colored sugar with a caramel flavor.
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Shake Shack wasn't the only one unveiling a new chicken sandwich to start 2021. On Monday, McDonald's also started out the year by announcing the release of three new chicken sandwiches on Feb. 24.