# Beer-Battered Chicken Sandwiches Buffalo Wild Wings Just Debuted a Beer-Battered Chicken Lineup By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2019-08-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beerbattered-chicken References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2019/08/27/buffalo-wild-wings-introduces-new-beer-battered-chicken-lineup/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/BuffaloWildWings/photos/a.163328400899/10157221136690900/?type=3&theater) Beer and fried chicken are a natural pairing, which is why [Buffalo Wild Wings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saucy-chicken-sandwich) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Experiential-brand-roles) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nashville-hot-boneless-wings) 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. Image Credit: *Buffalo Wild Wings.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Indulgent Sports Bar Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buffalo-wild-wings-sandwiches.md) - [Sauce-Smothered Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saucy-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Chicken Tender Hot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bird-dawgs.md) - [Sriracha-Spiced Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kickin-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Boozy Fried Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-bourbon-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Limited-Edition Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burgerfi-buffalo-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handbreaded-chicken-sandwiches.md) - [Saucy Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brandnew-buffalo-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Bacon-Packed Restaurant Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buffalo-wild-wings-bacon-menu.md)