# Dessert Chicken Hybrids American Cupcake Introduces the Red Velvet Fried Chicken By Marissa Liu | Published 2010-09-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-velvet-fried-chicken References: [theurbangrocer](http://www.theurbangrocer.com/2010/08/31/red-velvet-fried-chicken/) & [americancupcake](http://www.americancupcake.com/) A delicious new food combines the savory goodness of [fried chicken](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colonels-favorite-jellybeans) with the sweetness of a delectable cupcake. San Francisco-based American Cupcake has created the Red Velvet Fried Chicken. The chicken is marinated in [red velvet cupcake batter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-velvet-milk-tea), rolled in red velvet cupcake crumbs and then deep fried. This west coast take on Southern food is served with [cream cheese icing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-fried-cheesecake) and cream cheese garlic mashed potatoes. The Red Velvet Fried Chicken has proven to be a smashing success as the restaurant sold out within hours during its debut. A surefire American delicacy, this dish combines both dinner and dessert in a unique and mouth-watering way. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Food Hybrids:** There is an opportunity to create more food hybrids that customers would find unique and indulging. - **West Coast Tries Southern Food:** West Coast customers' willingness to try Southern food provides an opportunity for southern chefs and restaurateurs to test their innovations in new markets. - **Sweet and Savory Combinations:** There is an opportunity to create more food that combines sweet and savory flavors and offers new taste sensations to customers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry has an opportunity to explore various food hybrids to create products that cater to different customer tastes. - **Restaurant:** Restaurants can innovate by offering unique food hybrids and experimenting with new flavor combinations to keep customers engaged and coming back for more. - **Culinary Arts:** Culinary artists and chefs can create unique food hybrids and flavor combinations, and introduce them to various markets to generate customer interest and attention. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Caramel-Covered Fried Chicken](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salted-caramel-fried-chicken.md) - [Sweet-And-Savoury QSR Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-waffles.md) - [Strawberry Chicken Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-cream-burger.md) - [QSR-Made Chocolate Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-salad-chick-1.md) - [Southern Fried Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-waffles-sandwich.md) - [Frozen Chicken Tender-Inspired Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-scream-tender.md) - [Pizza-Inspired Fried Chicken](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-kfc-chizza.md) - [Brunch-Flavored Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baskin-robbins-1.md) - [Dippable Funnel Cake Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funnel-cake-fries-dish.md)