# Gourmet Chicken Tenderloin Bites Huey Magoo’s Now Has the Filet Mignon of Chicken in Tender Bites By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2024-06-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filet-mignon-of-chicken References: [qsrmagazine](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/huey-magoos-adds-bite-sized-tenders-to-the-menu/) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/C76nu9Jhbql/?hl=en)  [Huey Magoo’s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-cheese-family-side), the brand that claims to serve the 'Filet Mignon Of Chicken,' is now serving up its high-end chicken in the form of new bite-sized Tender [Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grilled-tender-bites). For those who have never visited before, Huey Magoo’s is known for serving up chicken tenders made from the tenderloin – the best 3% of the chicken. Now the brand is offering its high-quality chicken in the form of [bite-sized, hand-beaded Tender Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chesters-unsauced-chicken-bites). These chicken bites can be enjoyed as part of a meal, over a salad, by the piece, or as part of a catering order. As Andy Howard, President & CEO of Huey Magoo’s, explains, "We are thrilled to introduce our brand-new hand-breaded Tender Bites, the best bite sized premium chicken offering around. It’s our bite size take on our award-winning tenders." Image Credit: Huey Magoo’s ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 24% - 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 - **Premiumization of Fast Food:** Restaurants are elevating traditional fast-food items with high-end ingredients, appealing to a more discerning market. - **Miniaturized Gourmet Offerings:** Food brands are shrinking gourmet dishes into bite-sized portions, making luxury accessible and shareable in new ways. - **Versatile Protein Options:** High-quality chicken products are being reimagined in varied formats, offering consumers more versatile meal choices. ### Where This Applies - **Fast Casual Dining:** This sector is seeing a shift towards more premium, ingredient-focused offerings, attracting customers seeking fast dining without compromising quality. - **Food Manufacturing:** Manufacturers are innovating by producing high-quality, pre-prepared gourmet items that cater to both individual and catering needs. - **Catering Services:** The catering industry is benefiting from gourmet, bite-sized offerings, enhancing their menu appeal for events and gatherings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Quality Chicken Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huey-magoos-tender-bites.md) - [Snacking-Friendly Chicken Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grilled-tender-bites.md) - [Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handbreaded-chicken-tender.md) - [QSR-Backed Chicken Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huey-magoo.md) - [Flavorful Chicken Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honey-chicken-bites.md) - [Inflation-Fighting Chicken Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daves-bites.md) - [Double-Breaded Chicken Tenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-tenders.md) - [Hand-Breaded Chicken Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bo-bites.md) - [Family-Sized Macaroni Sides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-cheese-family-side.md)