# Spicy-Sweet Chicken Waffle Dishes Roy Rogers Chicken & Waffles are Topped with Mike's Hot Honey By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2024-07-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roy-rogers-chicken-waffles References: [qsrmagazine](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/roy-rogers-teams-with-mikes-hot-honey-on-chicken-and-waffles/) & [royrogersrestaurants](https://www.royrogersrestaurants.com)  [Roy Rogers Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-at-roys) have partnered with [Mike's Hot Honey](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moes-southwest-grill-and-mikes-hot-honey) on the Roy Rogers Chicken & Waffles to provide diners with a deliciously sweet and spicy option to enjoy this summer. The meal starts off with warm waffles paired with crispy fried chicken, which are drizzled on top with some of Mike's Hot Honey before being finished with powdered sugar. The final result is a savory, sweet and crispy dish with just the right amount of heat to satisfy fans of the swicy flavor experience. Co-President Jim Plamandon spoke on the Roy Rogers Chicken & Waffles with Mike's Hot Honey saying, "We knew that [Mike’s Hot Honey](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-peach-cobbler-factory-and-mikes-hot-honey) was the perfect choice to take our new Chicken and Waffles offering to the next level and introduce a new flavor profile to our menu. The new dish is the perfect balance of sweet and savory and Mike’s Hot Honey gives it that one-of-a-kind sweet heat as the final touch. We can’t wait for our Royalists to try it.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 26% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Swicy Cuisine:** The blend of sweet and spicy flavors in dishes like chicken and waffles with hot honey is capturing consumer interest and redefining comfort food. - **Collaborative Food Pairings:** Partnerships between established brands, such as Roy Rogers and Mike's Hot Honey, are creating unique culinary experiences for consumers. - **Summer-specific Menu Items:** Seasonal dishes that cater to summer tastes and experiences are becoming popular, exemplified by the introduction of spicy-sweet meals. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Innovative flavor combinations and collaborations are driving new trends and consumer expectations in the culinary landscape. - **Hospitality and Dining:** Restaurants are leveraging unique, collaborative dishes to attract and excite dining customers during seasonal peaks. - **Specialty Ingredients:** Brands specializing in distinct and versatile products, such as hot honey, are gaining traction through partnerships with food service providers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Branded Hot Honey Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mikes-hot-honey-crispy-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Spicy-Sweet Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honey-sriracha-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Hot Honey-Themed Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-8.md) - [Hot Honey-Inspired Burger Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-robin-gourmet-burgers.md) - [Hot Honey Restaurant Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-greene-turtle-and-mikes-hot-honey.md) - [Spicy Sweet Dessert Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-peach-cobbler-factory-and-mikes-hot-honey.md) - [Honeyed Chicken Filet Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-hot-honey-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Hot Honey-Enhanced Menu Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-honey1.md) - [Spicy-Sweet Macaroni Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-honey-chicken-mac-n-cheese.md)