# Ground Chicken Burger Patties This Dish Puts a Unique Spin on the Traditional Chicken Burger By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-10-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ground-chicken-burger References: [brandeating](http://www.brandeating.com/2015/10/mcdonalds-tries-ground-chicken-burgers.html) & [tampabay](http://www.tampabay.com/things-to-do/food/dining/tampa-bay-mcdonalds-restaurants-debut-ground-chicken-burger/2245575) [McDonald's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-chicken-big-mac) is currently testing out a ground chicken burger as an alternative to its other chicken-based dishes. Most fast food restaurants offer [chicken breast filet sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-mcchicken), which are either battered or breaded. McDonald's new ground chicken patties offer a unique take on the standard chicken burger. The new Chicken Burger is comprised of a quarter-pound chicken patty that is made from ground breast and thigh meat. The Classic version of the burger features red onions, tomatoes, lettuce and [ranch sauce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-buffalo-ranch). The Signature version of the dish features grilled onions, tomatoes, lettuce and the signature sauce. Both versions of the burger come on a potato bun. The use of ground chicken patty instead of a chicken breast filet provides a unique texture and taste. The new ground chicken burger puts an unexpected spin on a classic fast food menu item. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - 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 - **Ground Chicken Burger Trend:** Fast food restaurants revolutionizing standard chicken burgers with ground chicken patties instead of breast filets. - **Alternative Meat Trend:** Increased experimentation with alternative meats for fast food menu items, such as ground chicken patties. - **Texture Innovation Trend:** Unique textures becoming a key factor in fast food menu item innovation, such as the use of ground chicken patty instead of breast filets. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fast Food Industry:** Fast food restaurants are experimenting with new menu items, such as the ground chicken burger, to keep up with changing customer preferences. - **Meat Processing Industry:** Meat suppliers are developing new products, such as ground chicken patties, to meet the growing demand for alternative meats. - **Bread and Grain Products Industry:** Bakeries are developing new types of buns, such as potato buns, to cater to the changing fast food menu items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tempura-Battered Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-chicken-big-mac.md) - [Supersized Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-mcchicken.md) - [Hawaiian-Style Chicken Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hawaiian-grilled-chicken-burger.md) - [Ultra Pickle-Flavored Chicken Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triple-pickle-mccrispy.md) - [Low-Cal High-Protein Chicken Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubba-burger-chicken-burger.md) - [Spicy Fast-Food Chicken Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arrabiata-ricotta-chicken.md) - [Ranch-Covered Chicken Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-ranch-mccrispy.md) - [Crispy Chicken Breakfast Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-blt-mcmuffin.md) - [Exclusive Cheesy Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-mcchicken.md)