# Crispy Italian QSR Snacks The McDonald's Thailand Chicken Lasagna Pie is Packed with Flavor By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-07-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-lasagna-pie References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2019/07/20/mcdonalds-is-selling-a-new-chicken-lasagna-pie-in-thailand/) & [mcdonalds.co.th](https://www.mcdonalds.co.th) The [McDonald's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-potato-pie) Thailand Chicken Lasagna Pie is a new menu item from the [QSR](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matcha-kuromitsu-warabi-mochi-pie) company that aims to offer consumers with a tasty, convenient twist on an Italian recipe. The product starts off with a [crispy pastry crust](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-handheld-pot-pie) that has been filled with high-quality ingredients including chicken, mushrooms, tomato sauce and mozzarella sauce. The fried profile of the pie enables it to have an ultra-crispy exterior and a soft interior that will balance out the textures for consumers to appreciate. The McDonald's Thailand Chicken Lasagna Pie is only available at participating locations in Thailand through September 3 at a cost of 29 baht each. The high-quality pie is a savory take on the brands traditionally sweet pies and is conveniently crafted to be ideal for eating while on-the-go. Image Credit: McDonald’s Thailand ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Convenient QSR Snacks:** The McDonald's Thailand Chicken Lasagna Pie showcases the trend of quick-service restaurants offering convenient and portable savory snacks. - **Innovative Fast Food Mashups:** The McDonald's Thailand Chicken Lasagna Pie represents the growing trend of fast food chains combining different cuisines to create unique and unexpected flavor combinations. - **Premium Ingredients in QSR:** The McDonald's Thailand Chicken Lasagna Pie taps into the trend of fast food establishments using high-quality ingredients to elevate the taste and appeal of their menu items. ### Who This Affects Most - **Quick-service Restaurants:** The McDonald's Thailand Chicken Lasagna Pie is a prime example of how quick-service restaurants can keep up with consumer demand for tasty and convenient food options. - **Fast Food Chains:** The McDonald's Thailand Chicken Lasagna Pie highlights the innovative potential for fast food chains to experiment with unique mashups and attract customers with new and exciting flavors. - **Food Retail:** The McDonald's Thailand Chicken Lasagna Pie demonstrates the opportunity for food retailers to capitalize on the popularity of convenient snacks by offering unique and delicious options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cheesy Potato Snack Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-bacon-potato-pie.md) - [Convenient Autumnal QSR Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-creme-pie.md) - [Fast-Food Bacon Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-potato-pie.md) - [Comforting QSR Dessert Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butterscotch-pie.md) - [Triangular QSR Strawberry Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yokubari-strawberry-chocolate-triangle-pie.md) - [Spring QSR Mochi Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ichigo-daifuku-pie.md) - [Creamy Tea QSR Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-chocolate-milk-tea-pie.md) - [Seasonal Berry QSR Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blueberry-crme-pie.md) - [Springtime QSR Matcha Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matcha-kuromitsu-warabi-mochi-pie.md)