# Ranch Seasoned Fried Chicken Cracker Barrel is Serving Up New Kick'n Ranch Fried Chicken By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2022-08-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kickn-ranch-fried-chicken References: [brandeating](https://www.brandeating.com/2022/08/cracker-barrel-fries-up-new-kick-n-ranch-fried-chicken.html)  Ranch dressing lovers get ready because [Cracker Barrel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-bacon-homestyle-fried-chicken) just unveiled an exciting new way to enjoy the taste of ranch: the new Kick'n Ranch Fried Chicken. Just as the name suggests, the new Kick'n Ranch Fried Chicken is a fried chicken meal infused with the iconic taste of ranch dressing. The new dish starts with bone-in chicken pieces that have been hand-breaded with a zesty and herbaceous ranch seasoning. The chicken is then deep-fried until crispy and drizzled with a [kickin' Buffalo ranch sauce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-buffalo-ranch) for extra flavor. The whole thing is served with [dill pickle ranch sauce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shake-shack-fried-pickles) for extra ranch flavor, as well as two side dishes, and your choice of either biscuits or corn muffins. The new Kick'n Ranch Fried Chicken is available now from participating Cracker Barrel locations across the country. Image Credit: Cracker Barrel ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 43% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Ranch-infused Foods:** Food companies can explore new offerings with ranch seasoning or infusion to attract ranch lovers. - **Flavor Infused Fast Food:** Fast food chains can experiment with new meal options infused with uncommon but popular flavors to stand out in the crowded market. - **Unique Condiment Combinations:** Food companies can create unique combinations of condiments to add a new twist to classic meals. ### Where This Applies - **Fast Food:** Fast food chains can leverage ranch's popularity to increase sales and explore other uncommon but popular options. - **Food Retail:** Food retailers can incorporate ranch seasoning or infusion to existing products to cater to ranch lovers. - **Condiments and Sauces:** Condiment and sauce manufacturers can create new combinations, such as Buffalo ranch sauce, to expand their product lines and attract customers seeking unique flavors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Homestyle Fried Chicken Entrees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-bacon-homestyle-fried-chicken.md) - [Cozy Crispy Chicken Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-tender-dippers.md) - [Southern Cuisine-Themed Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-carolina-bbq-tenders.md) - [Ranch-Covered Chicken Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-ranch-mccrispy.md) - [Buttermilk-Based Buffalo Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buffalo-ranch-sauce.md) - [Comforting Homestyle Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homestyle-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Ranch-Flavored Frozen Chicken Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-castle-ranch-chicken-rings.md) - [Summer-Ready Chicken Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-ring.md) - [Ranch Dressing Slider Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-bacon-ranch-slider.md)