# Signature Spice QSR Nuggets The Kentucky Fried Chicken Nuggets are Made with 100% White Meat By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-07-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kentucky-fried-chicken-nuggets References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2022/07/18/kfc-is-testing-new-chicken-nuggets/) & [kfc](https://www.kfc.com)  The [Kentucky](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kentucky-fried-chicken-nuggets-1) Fried Chicken Nuggets are being tested by the QSR brand as a menu item for consumers to enjoy in place of its traditional offerings. The [KFC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-spicy-nuggets) Nuggets are crafted with 100% white meat chicken and hand-breaded in the brand's Original Recipe blend of herbs and spices to give them a decidedly savory flavor. The nuggets come with your choice of sauce including KFC Sauce, Classic Ranch, Honey BBQ and Honey Mustard, and come in eight, 12 or 36-piece options. The Kentucky Fried Chicken Nuggets are being test marketed by the brand at select locations in Charlotte, North Carolina starting on July 18, 2022. The brand is celebrating the new menu item by offering staff at [Atrium Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-atrium-at-sumner-houses) maternity center locations exclusive access as a small token of gratitude as they bring new nuggets into the world. Image Credit: KFC ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 12% - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **QSR Fast Food Trends:** QSRs are testing new menu items that offer healthier and more flavorful meal options. - **Alternative Chicken Choices:** Restaurants are exploring new chicken dishes that offer more flavor and use alternative ingredients. - **Convenient Meal Options:** QSRs are developing new meal options that are easy to eat on-the-go and offer a variety of sauces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fast Food Industry:** Fast food restaurants are constantly exploring new menu options to attract customers and increase sales. - **Poultry Industry:** As demand for alternative chicken dishes increases, the poultry industry will need to innovate and provide new ingredients to meet the needs of QSRs and their customers. - **Sauce Industry:** As QSRs continue to offer a variety of sauces with their menu items, the sauce industry has an opportunity to create innovative and unique flavors that stand out to customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Crispy Kentucky Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kentucky-fried-chicken-nuggets-1.md) - [Spicy Bite-Sized Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-spicy-nuggets.md) - [Sauce-Covered QSR Chicken Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saucy-nuggets.md) - [Sauce-Coated QSR Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-7.md) - [Expansive QSR Nugget Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krystal-chicken-nuggets.md) - [Extra-Crispy Snacking Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-krunchy-chicken-chicken-nuggets.md) - [Signature Recipe Chicken Tenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/original-recipe-chicken-tenders.md) - [Saucy BBQ-Coated Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honey-bbq-saucy-nuggets.md) - [Crowd-Friendly QSR Meal Deals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/50piece-nuggets-deal.md)