On a brisk winter afternoon, Dragons at Foothill Technology High School (Foothill Tech) encountered a new addition to the cafeteria starting lineup. Bringing a new flavor to the table, Chick’n-Dippin’ Sauce, has made popular demand at Foothill Tech. 

Standing out against the rest of the dips and toxic food dyes available from the condiment tray in the cafeteria, Chick’n-Dippin’ Sauce becomes the top sauce to have on your lunch tray. Students and staff express that the sauce resembles the iconic Chick-fil-A sauce, adding a little bit of “spice” to the once monotonous cafeteria food.

Chick’n-Dippin’s popularity grew rapidly in its first few weeks after release. With the cafeteria now going through a case of the sauce a day, the craze has led to the “rationing” of the sauce. Students are allowed to get one sauce per meal, as long as their tray contains an element of chicken, e.g. a chicken sandwich or chicken strips. 

Whether it is tater tots, a chicken sandwich or cheese pizza, students at Foothill Tech seem to find a way to pair the sauce, bringing a new bold and rich flavor to their meal. “It’s really good with pizza and Tajín,” Nate Frasier ‘27, a devoted fan of the sauce, said. He explained how if you put Tajín on your pizza and then dip or pour the Chick’n-Dippin’ Sauce, you’ll get an irresistible combo. While the sauce originally displayed a bright orange color, it has become a pale yellow over the past few weeks, closely resembling Chick-fil-A sauce in both taste, texture and color.  

Although the majority of the students are excited about the new additions of Chick’n-Dippin’ sauce, some students disagree, commenting on the taste and the displeasing physical appearance of the sauce. Ben Markov ‘27 expressed that the sauce resembles too much of a “mustard taste — the bitter taste is displeasing.” 

Overall, the debut of Chick’n-Dippin’ sauce explores new opportunities and shows how the simple addition of a new flavor can influence the experience of the meal. The new sauce has been a spark to Foothill Tech students, turning a once boring meal into something to look forward to in their day. Transforming a simple chicken sandwich into a culinary masterpiece, Chick’n-Dippin’ is a new way to mix up the day and to prove to everyone that the best part of lunch is the sauce.