# Hot Sauce-Themed Chicken Dishes The Qdoba Cholula Hot & Sweet Chicken is Flavorful By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-10-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qdoba-cholula-hot-sweet-chicken References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2020/10/06/qdoba-introduces-new-new-cholula-hot-sweet-chicken/) & [qdoba](https://www.qdoba.com) The Qdoba [Cholula Hot & Sweet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cholula-rita) Chicken is a new offering from the brand created as part of a collaboration with the namesake hot sauce brand to offer patrons a flavorful option that doesn't skimp on sweet heat. The new entree consists of chicken that has been grilled in-house before being tossed in [Cholula Original Hot Sauce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cholula-1) and honey. This creates a [spicy yet sweet flavor profile](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dq-swicy-menu) that is perfect on its own or as part of the Cholula Hot & Sweet Chicken Bowl that was created by in-house executive chef Katy Velazquez. The Qdoba Cholula Hot & Sweet Chicken is available for a limited-time only at participating locations across the US and can be ordered online for delivery, curbside pickup or enjoyed in-restaurant. Image Credit: Qdoba ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 9% - 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 - **Hot Sauce Fusion Dishes:** Fusing hot sauce with other cuisines can create innovative and unique dishes - **Collaborative Menu Offerings:** Collaborating with popular food brands can create buzz and excitement around new menu offerings - **Grilled-to-order Entrees:** Including made-to-order grilled entrees on menus can provide patrons with fresher, customized options ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Casual Restaurants:** The fast casual restaurant industry can benefit from offering unique, collaborative menu items to keep up with the increasingly diverse and adventurous palates of consumers - **Food Delivery Services:** Food delivery services can capitalize on the popularity of limited-time menu offerings to create exclusive partnerships with restaurants - **Grilling Equipment Manufacturers:** Manufacturers of grilling equipment could benefit from promoting the trend of grilled-to-order entrees at restaurants and providing educational resources for home grilling ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sweet Heat QSR Proteins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipotle-honey-chicken.md) - [Sweet Heat Chicken Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mango-habanero-firegrilled-chicken.md) - [honey chicken-inspired QSR meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipotle-honey-chicken1.md) - [Inaugural QSR Hot Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signature-hot-sauce.md) - [Sweetly Spiced Tex-Mex Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuzzys-taco-shop-hot-honey-chicken.md) - [Hot Honey QSR Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mikes-hot-honey-diablo-sauce.md) - [Chili Pepper Chicken Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-honey-sriracha-sauce.md) - [Hot Sauce-Branded Burrito Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cholula-burrito-bowls.md) - [Spicy Adobo Chicken Options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-chicken-offering.md)