Carl’s Jr. launches the new Western Bacon Rooster Sandwich as a crispy-chicken sandwich analogue to its signature Western Bacon Cheeseburger. The chain has additionally revealed an up to date dipping sauce lineup for its Hand-Breaded Rooster Tenders beginning April 8, 2026.
Obtainable for a restricted time by Could 12, 2026, the brand new sandwich options hand-breaded, crispy-fried hen filet served with two cherrywood bacon strips, American cheese, crispy onion rings, and Western Barbecue sauce on a toasted sesame seed bun. It is the identical as a Western Bacon Cheeseburger, solely with a fried-chicken filet as an alternative of a beef patty.
The Western Bacon Rooster Sandwich is priced at $5.99 at taking part places (the worth is very good right here in Los Angeles, the place the common Carl’s Jr. Hand-Breaded Rooster Sandwich prices $11.19).
Beginning April 8, 2026, the up to date hen tender dipping sauce lineup will embody a number of sauces featured within the chain’s burgers and sandwiches, in addition to a brand new sauce and an up to date one. The lineup contains:
- Diablo Habanero Ranch from the El Diablo Burger.
- Santa Fe from the Charbroiled Santa Fe Rooster Sandwich.
- Western Barbecue from the Western Bacon Cheeseburger.
- New Garlic Parmesan – “Creamy, herby, and tacky.”
- New Heinz Ranch – “Cool and tangy.”
The present dipping sauce lineup contains Ranch, Candy & Daring BBQ, and Buffalo Sauce.
Photograph by way of Carl’s Jr.
