# Ultra-Crunchy Chicken Sandwiches Checkers & Rally's Mother Cruncher Chicken Sandwiches are Here By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2020-06-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mother-cruncher References: [brandeating](https://www.brandeating.com/2020/06/checkers-rallys-debut-new-mother-cruncher-chicken-sandwiches.html) [Checkers & Rally's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-brisket-melt) have finally entered the [chicken sandwich wars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-sandwich-menu) with their new Mother Cruncher chicken sandwiches. Just as the name suggests, the main draw of these new sandwiches is the satisfying crunch. Checkers & Rally's new Mother Cruncher chicken sandwiches come in two different varieties: Classic and Bacon BBQ. Both are made with the chain's new chicken breast filet, which is coated in a 'mega crunch' breading and then deep-fried for even more crunch. The Classic Mother Cruncher pairs the crunchy fillet with iceberg lettuce, tomato, pickles, creamy Squawk Sauce, and a toasted bakery-style bun. The Bacon BBQ Mother Cruncher takes the same crunchy fillet, and combines it with [crispy onion tanglers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popeyes-shatter-crunch-savers-menu), shredded iceberg lettuce, American cheese, Sweet & Smoky BBQ sauce, and two slices of bacon on a toasted bakery-style bun. Image Credit: *Checkers & Rally's.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Chicken Sandwich Wars:** The intense competition among fast food chains to create the best chicken sandwich, fueling innovation in ingredients, flavors, and textures. - **Crunchy Breading:** The trend of using 'mega crunch' breading to create a satisfying and crispy texture in chicken sandwiches, offering a unique eating experience. - **Sauce Innovation:** The development of new and unique sauces, like Checkers & Rally's Squawk Sauce, to enhance the flavor profile of chicken sandwiches and differentiate from competitors. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fast Food:** Fast food chains are constantly striving to offer innovative and exciting menu items, like ultra-crunchy chicken sandwiches, to attract and retain customers. - **Poultry:** Poultry suppliers can capitalize on the demand for chicken breasts with 'mega crunch' breading, providing the necessary ingredients for various food establishments to create their own crunchy chicken sandwiches. - **Condiments:** The condiment industry has an opportunity to create new and flavorful sauces that can add a unique twist to chicken sandwiches, catering to the growing demand for bold and innovative flavors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Crispy QSR Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-cruncher-sandwiches.md) - [Extra-Cheesy QSR Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/checkers-chedda-chedda.md) - [Melty Sourdough Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-sourdough-melts.md) - [QSR-Inspired Frozen Chicken Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/checkers-and-rallys-chicken-bites.md) - [Korean-Inspired Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kcrunch-sandwich.md) - [Honeyed BBQ Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honey-bbq-bacon-burger.md) - [Extra-Large Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-mouth-crispy-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Topping-Heavy Seasoned Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texas-bbq-chicken-pile-up.md) - [Slow-Smoked Brisket Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-brisket-melt.md)