Mike Snider|USA TODAY
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A trio of new Pizza Hut pizzas really bring the heat.
Three new Spicy Lover's Pizzas – Spicy Double Pepperoni, Spicy Hawaiian Chicken, and Spicy Veggie– are available now for a limited time at participating Pizza Hut locations for delivery, curbside pickup and carryout.
Each of the pizzas is made with a spicy marinara sauce, sliced red chili peppers and "Fiery Flakes" of crushed red peppers and herbs.
TheSpicy Double Pepperoni pizza is topped with traditional pepperoni, as well as"crispy cupped" pepperoni.TheSpicy Hawaiian Chicken pizza featureschicken and pineapple; theSpicy Veggie pizza comes with green bell peppers, red onions and mushrooms.
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Pizza Hut wanted to create a pizza with heat for "a new wave of pizza lovers,"said Georgeanne Erickson, the restaurant chain's chief brand officer, in a press release announcing the new offerings.
“As consumer tastes continue getting more adventurous, the launch of Spicy Lover’s Pizza allows Pizza Hut to satisfy the growing craving for well-balanced, spicy flavor," she said. "We’re excited to bring this thoughtfully crafted spicy pizza to pizza lovers across the country!”
The new Spicy Lover's Pizzas join Meat Lover’s Pizza, Pepperoni Lover’s Pizza and Veggie Lover’s Pizza on Pizza Hut's menu. You can check the Pizza Hut websitefor availabilityat locations near you.
Pizza Hut has more than 6,500 locations across the U.S. It'sowned byYum! Brands, which also operates Taco Bell, KFC, The Habit Burger Grilland WingStreet.
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