# Crispy Chicken-Themed Menus Taco Bell is Testing Out a New Crispy Chicken Strips Menu By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2024-11-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-chicken-strips-menu References: [parade](https://parade.com/news/taco-bell-testing-chicken-strips-menu-fans-say-looks-amazing-photo) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/DCK8SbTNL9M/)  According to the online food influencer Snackolator, Taco Bell is currently testing a new Crispy Chicken Strips menu that features a range of mouthwatering items. Currently being tested in and around the Flint Michigan market, the star of the new Crispy Chicken Strips menu is the new Crispy Chicken Strips, which feature a crunchy tortilla chip-like coating on the outside and a seasoning of Mexican spices. While the new Crispy Chicken Strips can be ordered on their own, Taco Ball is also serving the chicken in four different ways. There's the Spicy Ranchero Crispy Chicken Burrito and Spicy Ranchero Crispy Taco, which both feature the brand's Spicy Ranchero. There's also the new Avocado Ranch Crispy Chicken Burrito and Avocado Ranch Crispy Chicken Taco, which feature the brand's Avocado Ranchero sauce. Image Credit: @snackolator on Instagram ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 31% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Creative Chicken Coatings:** The trend of using unique coatings like crunchy tortilla chips on chicken creates novel texture and flavor experiences. - **Global Spice Infusions:** Incorporating international spice blends, such as Mexican spices, enhances the flavor profiles of traditional dishes. - **Sauce-centric Menus:** Menus focusing on distinct sauces, such as Spicy Ranchero and Avocado Ranch, offer customers a customizable and memorable dining experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fast-food Innovation:** Experimenting with new ingredients and flavors in fast-food items presents opportunities for brands to attract adventurous eaters. - **Food Manufacturing:** The creation of innovative food coatings and spice blends can lead to new product lines for food manufacturers. - **Restaurant Chains:** Restaurant chains can differentiate themselves by offering unique and customizable menu items that cater to diverse tastes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Low-Cost Tex-Mex Chicken Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-bell-crispy-chicken.md) - [Chile Crisp Chicken Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chile-crisp-chicken.md) - [Crispy Tex-Mex Chicken Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-bell-crispy-chicken-menu.md) - [Crispy Chicken-Filled Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cantina-crispy-chicken-tacos.md) - [Portable Crispy Chicken Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cantina-crispy-chicken-tortada.md) - [Crispy Chicken Empanadas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-chicken-crispanada.md) - [Chicken-Centric QSR Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cantina-chicken-menu.md) - [Crunchy Crispy Chicken Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cantina-crispy-chicken-tacos.md) - [Jalapeño Buttermilk Chicken Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-chicken-nuggets.md)