Things are heating over at KFC's Japanese outposts with the launch of the new Black Hot Chicken dish.
Available for a limited time, KFC Japan's new Black Hot Chicken combines the brand's signature fried chicken with the heat of black pepper. As the chain explains, the chicken is marinated in spicy black pepper powder and then fried in a batter that contains granulated black pepper. This double dose of pepper cranks up the heat and gives the chicken a distinctly peppery flavor. The dish is somewhat of a complement to the Red Hot Chicken dish the chain served up last year, which featured the heat of chili peppers and habanero peppers.
The new Black Hot Chicken dish is available now from KFC's Japanese locations.
Peppery Fried Chicken Dishes
KFC Japan's New Black Hot Chicken Features a Double Dose of Pepper
Trend Themes
1. Spicy Cuisine - The trend of introducing bold and unexpected flavors into traditional dishes, such as fried chicken, is being embraced by fast-food chains in new and inventive ways.
2. Limited Time Offers - Short-term menu promotions create artificial scarcity, driving up customer demand and providing opportunities for businesses to test new products without committing to long-term menu changes.
3. Peppery Flavors - Expansion of the integration of spicy, pepper-centric flavors in dishes to excite the customer's palate beyond traditional fried chicken and into other categories of cuisine.
Industry Implications
1. Fast-food Industry - Fast-food chains have proven to be early adopters of creative and diverse flavor fusions. Innovation in this sector remains vital in maintaining consumer interest and driving sales.
2. Restaurants - Restaurants can incorporate culinary trends into signature dishes or as low-cost experiments for their patrons to try various innovative flavor profiles.
3. Food Manufacturers - Food manufacturers can create products that are easy for consumers to prepare, yet contain bold, complex and unique flavors that are not found in home-prepared dishes.