Beer and fried chicken are a natural pairing, which is why Buffalo Wild Wings has just debuted a new beer-battered chicken lineup. With three delicious options to choose from, you have plenty of new ways to enjoy the delicious taste of beer-battered chicken.
Buffalo Wild Wings' new beer-battered chicken lineup features three new dishes, each of which is made with Lagunitas IPA. The first is the Southern Chicken Sandwich, which pairs a beer-battered chicken breast with Swiss cheese, Napa slaw, bacon aioli, and pickles on a challah bun. Next up is the Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich, which slathers a beer-battered chicken breast in Nashville hot sauce, and tops it with Fresno Chile peppers, Ranch dressing, Napa slaw, and pickles on a challah bun. For those who want to go bun-free, there are the Hand-breaded Chicken Tenders battered in the Lagunitas IPA and served with the dipping sauce of your choice.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Beer-battered Chicken Lineup
- Opportunity for restaurants and food companies to explore creating a variety of beer-battered chicken dishes, using different kinds of beer for unique flavors.
- Craft Beer Pairings
- Opportunity for craft breweries and bars to collaborate with restaurants in creating beer-battered dishes that complement their beer offerings.
- Gourmet Fast Food
- Opportunity for fast food chains and casual dining restaurants to elevate their menu offerings by incorporating beer-battered chicken as a gourmet option.
Where This Applies
- Restaurant and Food Service
- Restaurants and food service companies can capitalize on the trend of beer-battered chicken by creating innovative dishes that cater to the growing demand.
- Craft Beer Brewing
- Craft breweries can find new opportunities by partnering with restaurants to develop beer-battered chicken dishes that showcase their unique brews.
- Fast Food and Casual Dining
- Fast food chains and casual dining restaurants can differentiate themselves by including beer-battered chicken as a specialty item on their menus.
