# Dip-Inspired Chicken Sandwiches Newk’s Has a New Buffalo Chicken Sandwich for Football Season By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2022-10-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-buffalo-chicken-sandwich References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2022/10/05/newks-adds-new-buffalo-chicken-sandwich-pizza-and-more-as-part-of-new-2022-fall-menu/) & [fastfoodpost](https://www.fastfoodpost.com/newks-adds-new-buffalo-chicken-sandwich-buffalo-chicken-pizza-and-more-for-fall-2022/)  Buffalo chicken dip is perhaps one of the best-known football season appetizers and now this classic recipe has been transformed into a new Buffalo Chicken Sandwich over a [Newk's Eatery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-jalapeo-ranch-salad). Just in time for football season, [Newk’s Eatery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newks-eatery-2) has debuted a range of chef-inspired comfort foods. First up are two unique takes on Buffalo chicken dip: the new Buffalo Chicken Sandwich and new Buffalo Chicken Pizza. The former consists of all-natural chicken, cheddar, carrots, and celery all drizzled with Franks Red Hot hot sauce and ranch dressing on Parisian Bread. On the other hand, the Buffalo Chicken Pizza features all-natural chicken, Franks Red Hot hot sauce, cheddar, and mozzarella, all topped with celery, carrots, and a drizzle of ranch dressing. For something a little different, Newk's Eatery is also serving up a new Chili Taco Salad that combines romaine lettuce with Newcomb Family Recipe Beef Chili, cheddar, pickled jalapeños, pico de gallo, crunchy tortilla strips, and ranch dressing. Image Credit: Newk’s Eatery ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 13% - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Buffalo Chicken Dip Transformation:** Transforming well-known appetizers into new sandwiches and pizzas creates unexpected flavor combinations that excite customers and keep menus fresh. - **Chef-inspired Comfort Foods:** Creating unique takes on classic comfort foods can help restaurants stand out from competitors and attract customers who crave a new twist on old favorites. - **Mixing Flavors and Textures:** Combining complementary flavors and textures, like hot sauce and ranch dressing, can elevate traditional dishes and give customers a new experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Casual Restaurants:** Fast casual restaurants can create unique menu items that appeal to customers who want a quick meal but also crave new and interesting flavor combinations. - **Sports Bars:** Sports bars can capitalize on football season by offering new and unique appetizers that cater to customers who are looking for new and exciting game day bites. - **Casual Dining Restaurants:** Casual dining restaurants can add unique twists on classic dishes to their menus to attract customers who want to try something new and exciting while enjoying a sit-down restaurant experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Saucy Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crave-hot-dogs-bbq.md) - [Limited-Edition Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burgerfi-buffalo-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Saucy Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brandnew-buffalo-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Towering Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-buffalo-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Fried Pickle-Topped Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buffalo-chicken-taco.md) - [Limited Spice-Infused QSR Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newks-eatery-2.md) - [Buffalo Chicken Buttermilk Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buffalo-buttermilk-sandwich.md) - [Spice-Focused Food Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-spicy-menu.md) - [Seasonal Fast-Casual Restaurant Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newks-fall-2023-menu.md)