# Vegetable-Enriched Chicken Nuggets Perdue's Chicken Plus Nuggets Feature Chickpeas & Cauliflower By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-06-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-plus References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/perdue-foods-launches-chicken-plus-with-vegetable-nutrition-300866013.html) & [perdue](http://www.perdue.com) Appealing to [flexitarian families](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetarian-frozen-entrees), [Perdue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perdue-chicken-plus-chicken-tots) is now introducing Chicken Plus Nuggets, Tenders and Patties, which combine meat and vegetables. The brand's kid-friendly Chicken Plus are made with a mix of cauliflower, chickpeas and plant protein to provide half a portion of vegetables with each serving. The all-natural products are made with antibiotic-free white meat chicken and the nuggets are shaped into friendly [dinosaur pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dino-nuggets) for playful enjoyment. These vegetable-packed chicken products introduce what Perdue calls "the next generation of frozen chicken nuggets, tenders and patties," as they help to solve the age-old battle of getting kids to eat their vegetables. While not all consumers are eager to fully embrace a plant-based diet, many are willing to experiment with eating more vegetables, especially with products that boast meat and veggie blends with even more benefits together. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Meat and Veggie Combos:** There is a growing trend towards meat and veggie blends, offering an opportunity for companies to create innovative new products. - **Kid-friendly Health Foods:** With products like Perdue's Chicken Plus Nuggets, kid-friendly health foods present an opportunity for companies to promote healthy eating habits in children. - **All-natural Convenience Foods:** Consumers are seeking out all-natural convenience foods like Perdue's Chicken Plus products, presenting an opportunity for companies to create more convenient yet healthy options. ### Who This Affects Most - **Frozen Food:** Families with busy schedules are turning to frozen food options, particularly ones that offer health benefits and convenience as seen in Perdue's Chicken Plus products. - **Food Manufacturing:** Companies involved in food manufacturing can embrace the trend towards meat and veggie combos, creating new products that appeal to those looking for healthy and tasty options. - **Food Retailing:** As consumers seek out healthier options that are also convenient, food retailers can offer products like Perdue's Chicken Plus Nuggets to appeal to a growing demographic of health-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Breaded Chicken Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perdue-chicken-plus-chicken-tots.md) - [Meat-Free Dinosaur-Shaped Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notchicken-dino-nuggets.md) - [Pea-Based Vegan Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-nugget.md) - [Protein-Packed Meatless Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-nugget.md) - [Bean-Based Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meatless-nugget.md) - [Cauliflower-Breaded Chicken Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-natural-chicken-bites.md) - [Plant-Based Foodservice Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycoprotein-nuggets.md) - [Frozen Vegan Chicken Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfect-chick-n.md) - [Festively Shaped Chicken Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perdue-holiday-nuggets.md)