# Fried Chicken-Packed Quesadillas The KFC Chicken Quesadilla is Inspired by the Mexican Classic By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2024-06-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-quesadilla References: [fastfoodpost](https://www.fastfoodpost.com/kfc-tests-new-kfc-chicken-quesadilla-in-select-markets/) & [kfc](https://www.kfc.com)  The KFC Chicken Quesadilla is being test marketed by the [QSR](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kentucky-fried-chicken-wraps) brand at select locations in the US as an updated take on the [classic Mexican cuisine dish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omcheese-quesadilla-taco). The menu item starts off with a flour tortilla packed with the brand's signature fried chicken that has been freshly shredded in-house before being topped with [gravy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upgraded-gravy-tower) and a three-cheese blend. The quesadilla is then toasted to a golden brown to help melt the cheese and merge the ingredients together, and comes with your choice of dipping sauce or hot sauce. The KFC Chicken Quesadilla is arriving at participating locations n New Jersey, Connecticut, New York and Tennessee where customers can pick one up for $4.49 or as part of a combo for $8.49. Image Credit: KFC ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 25% - 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 - **Fusion Fast Food:** Combining elements from different culinary traditions, such as Mexican and Southern cuisine, creates unique and appealing menu items. - **Customizable Comfort Food:** Offering various dipping and hot sauce options allows customers to personalize traditional comfort foods to their taste. - **Premium QSR Offerings:** Introducing higher-quality ingredients like freshly shredded in-house chicken elevates fast food to a more premium dining experience. ### Where This Applies - **Quick Service Restaurants:** The integration of diverse culinary styles helps QSR brands innovate their menu and attract a broader customer base. - **Food and Beverage:** Leveraging fusion cuisine concepts can drive new product development and customer interest in the food and beverage sector. - **Hospitality:** Enhanced menu customization options can improve customer satisfaction and differentiate offerings in the competitive hospitality industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pizza-Inspired Fried Chicken](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-kfc-chizza.md) - [Queso-Drizzled Chicken Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/queso-fried-chicken-taco.md) - [Macaroni-Filled Chicken Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-n-cheese-kentaco.md) - [Unexpected Ingredient Chicken Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kentucky-fried-chicken-wraps.md) - [Fried Chicken-Flavored Macaroni](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kd-kfc-original-recipe-flavour-mac-n-cheese.md) - [Chicken Recipe Macaroni Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/original-recipe-flavor.md) - [Spiced QSR Chicken Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-wraps.md) - [Cheese-Crusted Quesadillas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesecrusted-quesadillas.md) - [Extra-Cheesy QSR Menu Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-menu-items.md)