# Festive Empanada Appetizers The PC Mini Chicken Empanadas are a Flavorful Holiday Party Appetizer By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2017-12-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-chicken-empanadas References: [presidentschoice](https://www.presidentschoice.ca/en_CA/insiders-collection.html#!/product-details/60383194659) & [presidentschoice](https://www.presidentschoice.ca/en_CA/products/productlisting/pc-mini-chicken-empanadas.html) As part of its PC Insiders Collection for the 2017 holiday season, President's Choice has debuted new Mini Chicken Empanadas. A bite-sized version of a beloved Spanish dish, the new appetizer is perfect for any festive holiday get together. The new PC Mini Chicken Empanadas are a two-bite take on traditional Spanish empanadas. The dish consists of mini golden pastries stuffed with "tender all-white chicken meat and gently kicked up with spices." The pastries are stored frozen and can be heated up in minutes for a quick and easy party appetizer. For serving, the brand suggests arranging the empanadas on a platter and pairing with a side of sour cream or chimichurri sauce for dipping. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - 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 - **Mini Food:** Opportunity for food companies to innovate bite-sized versions of popular dishes for easy party appetizers. - **Convenience Food:** Opportunity for food companies to provide convenient and easy-to-prepare party appetizers for busy individuals during the holiday season. - **Ethnic Cuisine:** Opportunity for food companies to introduce traditional or ethnic foods in a format that is easy to consume and appeals to a wider audience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food Industry:** Food companies can capitalize on the demand for easy and convenient party appetizers by releasing innovative products like mini empanadas. - **Frozen Food Industry:** Frozen food companies can release products that are quick and easy to prepare like President's Choice Mini Chicken Empanadas. - **Appetizer Industry:** Appetizer companies can focus on creating interesting and flavorful party foods like mini chicken empanadas to capture the attention of customers who prioritize convenience and taste. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bite-Sized Beef Pastries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beef-en-croute-bites.md) - [Fully Catered Dinner Parties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pc-kitchen-drop.md) - [Frozen Mini Mushroom Tartelettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-mushroom-tartelettes.md) - [Snackable Frozen Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tastiez.md) - [Tequila Lime-Infused Empanadas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tequila-lime-chicken-empanada.md) - [Miniature Frozen Calzones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-pie-mini-calzones.md) - [Fried Stuffed Potato Croquettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/papas-rellenas.md) - [Convenient Christmas Meal Pastries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ginsters-christmas-pastries.md) - [Meat-Free Frozen Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-frozen-appetizers.md)