Update: We reviewed it! Click here to read our review.
Wendy’s newest menu items attempt to entice your taste buds with the flavors of the southwest.
The Southwest Avocado Spicy Chicken Sandwich features the spicy chicken breast from Wendy’s Spicy Chicken Sandwich topped with pepper jack cheese, southwest ranch sauce, applewood-smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, and creamy avocado on a premium bun. Wendy’s Homestyle or Grilled chicken breast are also protein options.
It has 690 calories, 34 grams of fat, 9 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 95 milligrams of cholesterol, 1480 milligrams of sodium, 57 grams of carbohydrates, 6 grams of sugar, 6 grams of fiber, and 38 grams of protein.
The salad version is made up of grilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomatoes, shredded pepper jack cheese, southwest ranch dressing, applewood-smoked bacon, and two scoops of avocado that’s seasoned with lime juice and salt.
It has 600 calories 41 grams of fat, 11 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 135 milligrams of sodium, 1220 milligrams of sodium, 18 grams of carbohydrates, 7 grams of sugar, 7 grams of fiber, and 42 grams of protein.
Both menu items are available for a limited time. The sandwich has a suggested price of $5.79. A full-size Southwest Avocado Chicken Salad has a suggested price of $6.69, while a half-size goes for $4.69.
If you’ve tried the sandwich or salad, let us know what you think of it in the comments.
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