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Shake Shack To Launch New Dark Meat Hot Chicken Burger, Available Across All 8 Outlets

Shake Shack Dark Meat Hot Chicken

Heads up, Shake Shack fans: the famous American burger chain is launching a new Dark Meat Hot Chicken burger on 21 March 2022! Priced at $10.80, the all-new sandwich features a boneless, all-natural, cage-free chicken thigh, slow-cooked in a buttermilk marinade, and deep-fried to crispy perfection.

The chicken slab is hand-dipped into a special batter, and then coated in seasoned flour for extra flavour. Once it’s fresh out of the fryer, the meat is dusted with a hot pepper powder so you get a hit of spice.

Topped with Louisiana hot sauce slaw, which adds a touch of creaminess to cut through the spice, and dill pickles for a refreshing crunch, the fried chicken is sandwiched between Shake Shack’s signature potato buns.

Fun fact: the Dark Meat Hot Chicken was first launched in the U.S. as a limited-time offer in 2017, 2018, and 2020. The spicy sandwich was updated for Asia, and features chicken thigh instead of the original chicken breast.

For sides, a popular choice is the Cheese Fries ($5.90). The sauce here isn’t your regular nacho cheese; instead, it’s an addictive blend of cheddar and American cheese.

Another great burger to try is the Shack Stack ($15.20), which features a crispy deep-fried portobello mushroom filled with three kinds of cheese, and a single beef patty, smeared with the chain’s signature ShackSauce.

To cut through the greasiness, get the Singapore-exclusive Pandan Shake ($8.30), a sinful shake made with pandan, coconut, and gula melaka.

You can find the new Dark Meat Hot Chicken burger across all Shake Shack outlets from 21 March 2022.

If you’re looking for more burgers to try, check out our best burgers guide. Otherwise, read all about Shake Shack at Westgate!

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Shake Shack is a not halal-certified eatery.

Photos taken by Anthia Chng.
This was a media tasting at Shake Shack.

Anthia Chng

As the Associate Editor of Eatbook, Anthia survives on a steady diet of cake and coffee. With a decade of writing experience in food, fashion, and beauty—including six years at Expat Living Singapore—she’s passionate about sharing stories that excite and inspire, whether it’s discovering the latest restaurant opening or shining a light on a heritage hawker stall.

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