# Piquant Chicken Fries The New 'Jalapeno Chicken Fries' are the Latest Burger King Menu Addition By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-01-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jalapeno-chicken-fries References: [brandeating](http://www.brandeating.com/2016/01/burger-king-launches-new-jalapeno-chicken-fries.html) & [bk](http://www.bk.com/menu-item/jalapeño-chicken-fries) Following the successful launch of its original Chicken Fries, Burger King has now added Jalapeno Chicken Fries to its menu for those who like a little bit of extra heat. While the brand previous introduced [Fiery Chicken Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pringles-blazin-fried-chicken) seasoned with a mix of cayenne and black pepper, the newest flavor packs a very different punch. Like the original Chicken Fries, the firely new dish is made from ground white meat chicken that has been manipulated into the shape of a French fry. The fries are then breaded and seasoned with [jalapeno spices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loaded-steak-jalapeo-nacho-fries). There are nine fries included in each order, with a [dipping sauce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creamy-jalapeno) thrown in as well. The Jalapeno Chicken Fries are perfect for consumers who are looking for fast food that delivers big flavors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 3% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Spicy Fast Food:** The trend of spicier menu items at fast food chains presents an opportunity for businesses to innovate new spicy options for consumers. - **Chicken Fries:** The Chicken Fries trend offers an opportunity for innovation in the fast food industry as consumers crave unique and portable snacks. - **Alternative Meats:** Alternative meats like ground white meat chicken provide an opportunity for greater menu diversity while still providing classic fast food flavors. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Food:** The fast food industry can capitalize on the trend towards spicier menu items and alternative meat options like chicken fries. - **Convenience Stores:** Convenience stores can follow the fast food industry's lead in offering portable and unique snacks like chicken fries to cater to on-the-go customers. - **Food Manufacturing:** Food manufacturers can develop new spicy chicken products for fast food and convenience store chains to meet the growing demand for spicy and unconventional menu items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cheesy Piquant QSR Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jalapeno-cheddar-chicken-nuggets.md) - [Spicy Collaborative Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flamin-hot-chicken-fries.md) - [Chip-Breaded Chicken Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doritos-chilli-heatwave-chicken-fries.md) - [Triple-Spiced Chicken Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiery-nuggets.md) - [Deep-Fried Pickle Side Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickle-fries.md) - [Spicy Pepper QSR Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burger-king-ghost-pepper.md) - [Waffle Batter-Coated Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-waffle-fries.md) - [Spicy Sauced Chicken Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caliente-cantina-chicken-nacho-fries.md) - [Spiciness-Themed QSR Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burger-king-fiery-menu.md)