A new year means new menu items at the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store.
Based in Tennessee With a southern country theme the restaurant chain introduced several new menu offerings this week, including Nashville hot chicken tenders, a new chicken sandwich and chicken and dumpling soup.
Available at Cracker Barrel locations nationwide, the new Crispy Tender Dippers “offer a unique combination of Cracker Barrel’s hand-breaded chicken, customizable dips and comforting sides,” according to a press release.
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Cracker Barrel customers can also heat things up this winter by pairing Crispy Tender Dippers with the new Nashville Hot Sauce.
“Inspired by Cracker Barrel’s Tennessee roots, this original and bold take on the classic Nashville hot sauce is the perfect addition to your flavor-packed meal,” reads the press release.
Cracker Barrel’s Crispy Tender Dippers can be paired with the new Nashville Hot Sauce. (Cracker Barrel)
Sarah Moore, head of marketing for Cracker Barrel, said the new Crispy Tender Dippers are “the perfect way to enjoy our favorite roast chicken bullets in a whole new way.”
“And with our bold new Nashville Hot Sauce—our spicy twist on a Tennessee classic inspired by 55 years of tradition—you can turn up the heat and bring some country-style warmth to those chilly winter days.”
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More a completely new dish is the Signature Saucy Chicken Sandwich.
It’s described as a hand-breaded chicken breast served on a toasted buttermilk bun with pickles, mayo and a “splash” of one of Cracker Barrel’s signature sauces – buttermilk, honey mustard, barbecue, maple chipotle, Carolina gold barbecue or the new Nashville hot.
The Signature Saucy Chicken Sandwich includes Cracker Barrel’s signature “splash” of sauce, according to the company. (Cracker Barrel)
There’s also the new Chicken n’ Dumplin Soup, which consists of homemade dumplings, shredded chicken, celery, carrots and onions in a savory soup.
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“Chicken n’ Dumplin Soup provides warmth and comfort for all guests,” the press release said.
Chicken n’ Dumplin Soup “provides warmth and comfort for all guests.” (Cracker Barrel)
Cracker Barrel has also rolled out some new winter dining deals.
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Cracker Barrel is new early dinner deals give customers a choice of smaller portions of fan favorites – including meatloaf and steak tips – starting at $8.99 between 4 and 6pm Monday through Friday.
Cracker Barrel’s Signature Saucy Chicken Sandwich and Crispy Tender Dippers, pictured, are just a few of the new offerings for 2025. (Cracker Barrel)
Appealing to all day breakfast crowds, Cracker Barrel’s sunrise pancake special starts at $7.99 and is available 24 hours a day. Includes two buttermilk pancakes and a choice of two eggs or bacon or smoked sausage.
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Cracker Barrel also introduced its new Sparkling Sugar Plum Mimosa – a sparkling wine “with a hint of sweet winter fruit” – and its non-alcoholic counterpart Sugar Plum Tea – seasonal iced tea with “the same sweet, winter fruit combinations.”
