With the holidays just around the corner, Church’s Chicken is bringing back its comfort food-inspired Chicken Fried Steak platter. While there are many variants of chicken fried streak across the Southern US, this fast food version offers a deliciously flavorful take on the classic dish.
The Chicken Fried Steak platter is made up of a savory beef cutlet that has been tenderized, breaded and then fried. The steak is then topped with a peppery white gravy and served with a side of mash potatoes, creamy coleslaw and one of the chain's signature Honey Butter Biscuits. The savory steak and warm side dishes are meant to serves as a comforting meal that can be enjoyed throughout the holiday season.
The return of Church's Chicken's Chicken Fried Steak platter demonstrates the popularity of classic American comfort food in the fall and winter months.
Southern Comfort Food Platters
The New Chicken Fried Steak Platter Revives a Classic Southern Dish
Trend Themes
1. Classic Comfort Food - Opportunity for restaurants and food companies to create modern twists on traditional comfort dishes.
2. Holiday Season Menus - Opportunity for restaurants to offer seasonal comfort food menus to cater to customers' cravings.
3. Fast Food Innovations - Opportunity for fast food chains to introduce unique and flavorful comfort food options to their menus.
Industry Implications
1. Restaurant - Opportunity for restaurants to capitalize on the popularity of comfort food by creating innovative comfort food platters.
2. Food & Beverage - Opportunity for food companies to develop and market ready-made comfort food platters for convenience-seeking consumers.
3. Fast Food - Opportunity for fast food chains to attract customers by offering classic comfort food dishes with a quick-service twist.