# Mexican-Spiced Chicken Sandwiches Burger King is Launching the Mexican Original Chicken Sandwich By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2022-12-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mexican-original-chicken-sandwich References: [fastfoodpost](https://www.fastfoodpost.com/burger-king-launching-new-mexican-original-chicken-sandwich/)  Following the recent launch of several [Italian-inspired chicken sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-parm-sandwich), now it looks like [Burger King](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiery-original-chicken-sandwich) is about to borrow from another cuisine with its new Mexican Original Chicken Sandwich. Set to start rolling out in January of 2023, the new Mexican Original Chicken Sandwich aims to put a spicy twist on a fan-favorite sandwich. The dish will feature a lightly breaded chicken topped with [ghost pepper cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-pepper-chicken-sandwich-1) and crispy-fried jalapeños, all served n a soft sesame seed bun. Some eagle-eyed fans will notice that the Mexican Original Chicken Sandwich is essentially a sandwich version of the Ghost Pepper Whopper, but without the bright orange bun. The new Mexican Original Chicken Sandwich can be found at participating Burger King locations nationwide beginning in the new year. Image Credit: Burger King ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 14% - 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's Driving This Trend - **Ethnic-inspired Fast Food:** Opportunity for restaurants to innovate and cater to diverse taste preferences through ethnic-inspired menu items. - **Spice Level Variations:** Innovation opportunity for companies to introduce menu items with different levels of heat to attract spice-loving customers. - **Limited-time Items:** Opportunity for restaurants to create buzz and excitement with rotating seasonal and limited-time menu items. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fast Food:** Opportunity for fast food chains to create innovative menu items and cater to diverse consumer preferences and taste buds. - **Food & Beverage:** Opportunity for food and beverage companies to introduce more global flavors and spice levels to their products to appeal to a wider audience. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Opportunity for marketing and advertising firms to create bold and creative campaigns around limited-time menu items to generate buzz and drive sales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spicy Hoagie-Style Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiery-original-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Peppery Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royal-crispy-chicken-sandwiches.md) - [Piquant Crunchy Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sriracha-crispy-chicken-sandwiches.md) - [Extra Crispy Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bk-royal-crispy-chicken-sandwiches.md) - [Marinara-Topped Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-royal-crispy-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Philly-Style Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philly-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Carolinian-Style BBQ Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carolina-bbq-original-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Plant-Based Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impossible-original-chickn-sandwich.md) - [Plant-Based Fast Food Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chick-n-sandwich.md)