There's no doubt 2024 is Taco Bell's biggest year yet for innovation.

The chain is releasing everything from a Baja Blast pie to a Cheez-It Crunchwrap Supreme, but Business Insider's Anneta Konstantinides think its biggest success will be all about chicken.

Featuring five new items, Taco Bell's delicious Cantina Chicken menu will usher in a whole new era for the fast-food giant.

[Taco Bell's Cantina Chicken menu features five new dishes. Taco Bell]

Taco Bell's Cantina Chicken menu is now available nationwide. The new menu includes a soft taco, crispy taco, burrito, quesadilla, and bowl.

All five items feature Taco Bell's new Cantina Chicken, which has been slow-roasted with garlic, onions, and various chiles. Every order also comes with the chain's new avocado verde salsa, made with green chili peppers, tomatillos, and real avocado pulp.

[Taco Bell's soon-to-be-released chicken nuggets. Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider]

Taco Bell's top executives think chicken is the next big fast-food trend.

"It's a protein that consumers feel really good about," CMO Taylor Montgomery told me at Live Más LIVE, Taco Bell's first superfan convention.

But the chain also wanted to ensure Taco Bell's "rebel spirit" was still reflected in its new chicken menu.

Taco Bell wants the world to know that the new Cantina Chicken menu "isn't just for late-night." So, did it live up to the hype?

Konstantinides sure thinks so. Here's her ranking of all the new menu items.

[Taco Bell's Cantina Chicken Crispy Taco. Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider]

The $2.99 crispy taco features the new chicken, jalapeño sauce, and a melted and toasted three-cheese blend. The white-corn tortilla shell also features a layer of grilled cheese.

The juicy and tender chicken pairs deliciously with the jalapeño sauce, and the bright avocado salsa helped cut through the very savory taco and add more depth to its overall flavor.

[Taco Bell's Cantina Chicken Soft Taco. Anneta Konstantinides/Business Insider]

This $2.99 soft taco features iceberg lettuce, shredded purple cabbage, cheddar cheese, pico de gallo, avocado ranch sauce, and the new chicken.

The pico de gallo and purple cabbage are new ingredients for Taco Bell, and their presence elevates the soft taco. They infuse so much freshness into the overall flavor, helping each bite taste crisp and vibrant. The avocado ranch sauce is delicious, and a drizzle of avocado verde salsa helped tie everything together.

To see the rest of Taco Bell's new Chicken Cantina menu, head to Business Insider.

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