After teasing the idea of chicken nuggets with last year's cookbook, Shake Shack has finally begun testing it's highly anticipated Chick'n Bites. A logical extension of the popular Chick'n Shack sandwich, the new bites make for a perfectly shareable side dish.
The new Chick'n Bites are bite-sized chicken nuggets available in orders of six of 10 pieces. Unlike other fast food nuggets, the chicken is prepared sous-vide style, which gives it a moist interior and an extra crispy exterior. The nuggets are also served with a side of either BBQ or Honey Mustard sauce so that you can add extra flavor to eat bite.
Currently, the Chick'n Bites are only available at Shake Shack's new Innovation Kitchen in the West Village. However, the bites are likely to come to other NYC locations this fall, so fans should keep their eyes peeled.
What's Driving This Trend
- Sous-vide Cooking
- Opportunity to explore new ways of sous-vide cooking in the fast food industry.
- Shareable Side Dishes
- Potential for creating more shareable side dish options in fast food chains.
- Flavor Customization
- Possibility to introduce more sauce options for flavor customization in fast food establishments.
Who This Affects Most
- Fast Food
- Fast food chains can tap into the trend of sous-vide cooking to create innovative menu items.
- Food Delivery
- Meal delivery services could incorporate shareable side dishes as an attractive option for customers.
- Condiments
- Manufacturers of condiments can seize the opportunity to develop new flavors and varieties for fast food establishments.
