# Salted Caramel Chicken Fingers This New York-Based Restaurant Focuses on Gourmet Chicken Strips By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-07-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-chicken-strips References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/weird-restaurants-in-nyc?utm_source=feed&utm_medium=rss) & [stickys](http://www.stickys.com/) If you live in or will be visiting New York City, you need to check out these gourmet chicken strips. From Sticky's Finger Joint -- which specializes in serving a variety of [chicken tenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wendys-tendys) -- the Salted Caramel Chicken Fingers are a creative interpretation of a childhood favorite. This is a truly unique spin on the bar food staple, as it's covered in crushed up pretzels, dipped in [salted caramel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salted-caramel-butterfinger) and dosed with salt. Extra pretzel sticks are also included as garnish. The gourmet chicken strips-dedicated restaurant also offers a plethora of other Chinese, Italian, Mexican and Japanese-inspired fingers. They don't just take classic tenders to the next level with innovative flavors, they also only use locally sourced ingredients and farm-raised, antibiotic and hormone-free chicken. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Gourmet Chicken Strips:** Opportunity for restaurants to offer creative and unique interpretations of classic chicken tenders, using innovative flavors and locally sourced ingredients. - **Innovative Bar Food:** Opportunity for bars and restaurants to create unique and attention-grabbing twists on traditional bar food staples, appealing to adventurous food enthusiasts. - **Farm-to-table Fast Food:** Opportunity for fast food chains to prioritize locally sourced and sustainably raised ingredients in their offerings, catering to the increasing demand for healthier and environmentally friendly food options. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Restaurant Industry:** Opportunity for restaurants to differentiate themselves and attract customers by offering gourmet chicken strips with unique flavors and locally sourced ingredients. - **Bar Industry:** Opportunity for bars to stand out by serving innovative bar food items with attention-grabbing twists, providing a memorable dining experience to customers. - **Fast Food Industry:** Opportunity for fast food chains to adapt to changing consumer preferences by incorporating farm-to-table principles and offering healthier, sustainably sourced options on their menus. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chicken Tender Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bar-tender-by-wingstop.md) - [Frozen Chicken Tender-Inspired Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-scream-tender.md) - [Crispy Chicken Snack Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mccrispy-strips.md) - [Sauce-Covered QSR Chicken Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saucy-nuggets.md) - [Cozy Crispy Chicken Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-tender-dippers.md) - [Cheesy Garlic Chicken Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parmesan-garlic-chicken-strips.md) - [Truffle-infused Chicken Tenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truffle-parmesan-tenders.md) - [Air-Fried Chicken Tenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/true-crispd-chicken.md) - [Four-in-One Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handels-ice-cream-sticky-fingers.md)