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Dessert Chicken Hybrids

American Cupcake Introduces the Red Velvet Fried Chicken

— September 3, 2010 — Lifestyle
A delicious new food combines the savory goodness of fried chicken with the sweetness of a delectable cupcake. San Francisco-based American Cupcake has created the Red Velvet Fried Chicken. The chicken is marinated in red velvet cupcake batter, rolled in red velvet cupcake crumbs and then deep fried. This west coast take on Southern food is served with cream cheese icing and cream cheese garlic mashed potatoes.

The Red Velvet Fried Chicken has proven to be a smashing success as the restaurant sold out within hours during its debut. A surefire American delicacy, this dish combines both dinner and dessert in a unique and mouth-watering way.
Trend Themes
1. Food Hybrids - There is an opportunity to create more food hybrids that customers would find unique and indulging.
2. West Coast Tries Southern Food - West Coast customers' willingness to try Southern food provides an opportunity for southern chefs and restaurateurs to test their innovations in new markets.
3. Sweet and Savory Combinations - There is an opportunity to create more food that combines sweet and savory flavors and offers new taste sensations to customers.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry has an opportunity to explore various food hybrids to create products that cater to different customer tastes.
2. Restaurant - Restaurants can innovate by offering unique food hybrids and experimenting with new flavor combinations to keep customers engaged and coming back for more.
3. Culinary Arts - Culinary artists and chefs can create unique food hybrids and flavor combinations, and introduce them to various markets to generate customer interest and attention.
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