While KFC is certainly not a Mexican joint, that hasn't stopped the chain's Japanese arm from debuting what it's calling a Chicken Slider Taco. Made with fried chicken and wrapped in a soft flour tortilla, the new dish is the ultimate fast food hybrid.
KFC Japan's new Chicken Slider Taco is a snack-sized dish that incorporates the chain's iconic fried chicken. The dish starts with a soft flour tortilla, which is then filled with spicy taco meat (ground beef), fried chicken strips, special mayo sauce, and a three cheese blend of gouda, cheddar, and mozzarella. The tacos are fairly small, which makes them a great appetizer or a quick snack on the go. For a more complete meal, the Chicken Slider Taco can be combined with a biscuit and a drink to create a combo.
Mini Fried-Chicken Tacos
KFC Japan Just Debuted a New Chicken Slider Taco Made with Fried Chicken
Trend Themes
1. Hybrid Fast Food - With the creation of snack-sized dishes that mix cultural cuisine, there is a clear trend towards the development of hybrid fast food concepts.
2. Innovative Tacos - The introduction of creative and boundary-pushing taco combinations, such as the Chicken Slider Taco, highlights the trend towards innovative taco concepts.
3. Exotic Fast Food - With the fusion of different global cuisines in fast food dishes, the trend seems to have shifted to exotic fast food options that are unlikely to be found in traditional fast food chains.
Industry Implications
1. Fast Food Industry - The fast food industry can benefit from the disruptive innovation opportunities of introducing more avant-garde offerings that cater to millennial food trends.
2. QSR Industry - The Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) industry can leverage the trend towards innovative tacos by developing their own unique taco combinations.
3. Food and Beverage Industry - The food and beverage industry can capitalize on the trend towards exotic fast food by creating fusion cuisine concepts that combine global ingredients and flavors in unique ways.