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# Spicy Fried Chicken Acos
Taco Bueno Just Debuted Four New Types of Kickin’ Fried Chicken Tacos

By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2020-08-17 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kickin-fried-chicken-tacos
References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2020/08/14/taco-bueno-introduces-new-kickin-fried-chicken-tacos/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/buenoheadquarters/photos/pcb.10157174502466288/10157174501901288/)

Taco [Bueno](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wells-ice-cream) is kicking its taco offerings up a notch with the debut of its new [Kickin’ Fried](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kickin-chicken-flautas) [Chicken](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fried-chicken-tenders) Tacos.

Though Taco Bueno is not exactly known for its fried chicken the way other fast food chains are, the brand is hoping to become a fried chicken destination with its newest offering. Just as the name suggests, the new Kickin’ Fried Chicken Tacos are tacos filled with the brand's new fried chicken. The tacos are a limited-time offering and come in four tasty varieties: the Original Fried Chicken Taco, Fried Chicken Bueno Style Taco, Fried Chicken Chile Lime Taco, Fried Chicken Chipotle Taco. You can even turn the new dish into a complete meal with the Fried Chicken Taco Platter, which features two tacos, Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, tortilla chips, and sour cream.

Image Credit: Taco Bueno

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.8/10
- Popularity: 75% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 9%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Fried Chicken Tacos:** There is an opportunity for fast food chains to experiment with alternative protein options in traditional dishes.
- **Limited-time Offerings:** Businesses can create buzz and drive sales with exclusive, short-term menu items.
- **Meal Deals:** Providing value to customers with bundled menu options can incentivize larger purchases and increase profits.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Fast Food:** Fast food chains should consider adding unique and trendy menu items to differentiate themselves and attract customers.
- **Restaurant Chains:** Introducing limited-time offerings and meal deals can increase customer traffic and drive sales for chains.
- **Food Service:** Innovative food offerings can be used to expand menus and create new revenue streams for food service companies.

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