Doritos Just Quietly Launched a Brand-New Snack

It all started with those iconic triangular corn chips, but the Doritos flavor empire has grown into something much bigger. The brand’s crave-worthy seasonings have built a cult following, and that fanbase is always hungry for more.

Doritos has found its way into all kinds of snacks and dishes—everything from Taco Bell’s beloved Doritos Locos Tacos to Cool Ranch-dusted Rold Gold pretzels and Nacho Cheese-seasoned Smartfood popcorn. At home, we’ve even crushed up the chips to coat chicken breasts or toss into taco salads for an extra kick. Let’s be honest: these flavors are way too good to stay locked inside a single chip bag.

That’s why whenever Doritos flavors show up in a new form, we pay attention. This time, it’s taken a turn we didn’t see coming—something meaty, protein-packed, and totally unexpected. But don’t worry—it’s still loaded with that bold Doritos flavor you know and love.

Jack Link’s and Doritos Launch New Cool Ranch Chicken Sticks

In its latest snack mash-up, Doritos has teamed up once again with Jack Link’s to launch a bold new meat stick, this time flavored with none other than Cool Ranch. But instead of beef, this one’s made with chicken—and honestly, we’re into it.

I got to try the new Cool Ranch Chicken Sticks at the Sweets & Snacks Expo, and I absolutely loved the flavor. The chicken made it taste savory without being heavy or greasy, and the Cool Ranch seasoning delivered that familiar tangy, zesty kick. The texture was softer than your typical beef stick—none of that rip-your-teeth-out toughness you sometimes get with jerky. Plus, each 0.92-ounce stick packs in six grams of protein, which is exactly what so many snackers are looking for these days.

This isn’t the first time Doritos has brought its signature seasoning to the jerky aisle. When Jack Link’s and Doritos first teamed up for the Spicy Sweet Chili Beef Jerky, I nearly crowned it my new road trip go-to. Then came Sweet & Tangy BBQ Beef Jerky, which offered a smoky-sweet combo that kept me reaching for more. But this latest release, based on one of the most iconic chip flavors of all time, might just take the top spot. It’s lighter, packed with flavor, and delivers that unmistakable Cool Ranch punch. After all, anything Cool Ranch has a leg up from the start.

The Cool Ranch Chicken Sticks are hitting shelves this summer, just in time for road trips, pool snacks, and all your grab-and-go needs. So next time you feel a craving for something savory and satisfyingly strange, seek out this chicken stick. With Doritos leading the charge, you know you’re in for something delicious.