Nashville Hot Chicken continues to dominate the food seen and now I Heart Mac & Cheese is the latest brand to jump aboard the trend with two new products: The Nashville Hottie and The Nashville Hottie Bowl.
I Heart Mac and Cheese recently launched its 'Hot Grilled Summer Campaign,' which features two takes on Nashville Hot Chicken. The first of the new dishes is The Nashville Hottie, which takes on the chain's classic grilled sandwiches and stuffs it with Nashville hot chicken and pickles. The whole thing is then drizzled with a spicy Nashville hot sauce and the chain's signature cheese sauce, before it's topped with a parmesan-crusted bread. On the other hand, The Nashville Hottie Bowl combines creamy mac and cheese with spicy Nashville chicken pieces, Nashville hot sauce, cheese sauce, and crunchy pickles.
Spicy Chicken Stuffed Sandwiches
The Nashville Hottie is a Grilled Sandwich Stuffed with Chicken
Trend Themes
1. Fusion Cuisine - Experiment with unique combinations of regional specialties to create innovative menu items.
2. Spicy Comfort Food - Incorporate bold, spicy flavors into classic comfort food dishes to cater to adventurous palates.
3. Plant-based Alternatives - Develop plant-based versions of popular dishes, like spicy chicken sandwiches, to meet the growing demand for vegan and vegetarian options.
Industry Implications
1. Fast Casual Dining - Introduce unique, spicy dishes to differentiate your brand in a highly competitive market.
2. Food Delivery Services - Capitalize on the popularity of fusion foods and spicy dishes to offer exclusive menu items for online ordering.
3. Pre-packaged Food Industry - Develop ready-to-eat or frozen versions of popular spicy dishes for busy consumers who enjoy gourmet meals at home.