# Cajun-Style Turkey Dishes This Fast Food Restaurnt is Selling Thanksgiving-Ready Turkeys By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-11-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cajunstyle-turkey References: [brandeating](http://www.brandeating.com/2015/11/popeyes-cajun-turkey-now-available-for-fall-2015.html) & [popeyes](http://popeyes.com/promos) With Thanksgiving only a few weeks away, '[Popeyes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-qsr-menu)' has added a Cajun-style turkey to its menu. Although roasted turkey is the centerpiece of most Thanksgiving meals, the dish is extremely time-consuming to prepare. Popeyes is now offering a convenient solution for consumers who may not have time to cook a turkey themselves. The Cajun-style turkey consists of a nine to 13 ounce bird that has been marinated with a tasty blend of Louisiana spices. The turkey is slow-roasted and then flash-fired to give the bird an extra crispy skin. Customers can order their turkey in advance and then pick it up at a scheduled time. Although the turkey [must be heated before serving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turkey-breast-gravy-with-cranberry-sauce), there is no additional cooking time needed. The Cajun-style turkeys are available at select Popeyes locations from now until Christmas. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 48% | 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 - **Convenience Dining:** The offering of ready-to-eat, pre-prepared meals for time-pressed consumers looking for quick and easy solutions. - **Flavorful Turkey Alternatives:** Innovative and tasty options for Thanksgiving dinners that cater to consumers seeking unique flavor profiles and ease of preparation. - **Seasonal Fast Food Offerings:** The introduction of limited-time, holiday-themed menu items by fast food chains to attract customers during festive seasons. ### Where This Applies - **Fast Food:** Opportunities exist for fast food chains to tap into the convenience-oriented market by offering ready-to-eat, flavorful alternatives to traditional meals. - **Food Retail:** Grocery stores and supermarkets can explore partnerships or in-store offerings of pre-marinated and pre-cooked turkeys to cater to busy consumers during the holiday season. - **Home Meal Replacement:** Companies specializing in home meal replacement can expand their offerings to include Cajun-style pre-prepared turkeys, appealing to time-strapped individuals seeking convenient Thanksgiving options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [QSR-Launched Cajun-Style Turkey](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cajunstyle-turkeys.md) - [Jamaican Jerk Chicken Turkeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jerk-turkey.md) - [Ready-Made Turkey Dinner Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rotisserie-turkey-package.md) - [Ready-To-Eat Turkey Meal Packages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turkey-meal-packages.md) - [Deep Fried Turkey Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-fried-turkeys.md) - [Simplified Holiday Meal Preparations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-meal-preparation.md) - [Holiday Turkey Dinner Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dennys-1.md) - [Festive QSR Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-qsr-menu.md) - [Festive QSR Chicken Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popeyes-festive-menu.md)