# Peppery Chicken Sandwiches Burger King Has Begun Selling New Royal Crispy Chicken Sandwiches By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2022-05-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royal-crispy-chicken-sandwiches References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2022/05/14/new-royal-crispy-chicken-sandwiches-spotted-at-burger-king/)  It seems that [Burger King](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bk-royal-crispy-chicken-sandwiches) is giving the chicken sandwich the royal treatment with the launch of its new Royal Crispy Chicken Sandwiches. Burger King was recently spotted serving the new Royal Crispy Chicken Sandwiches at select locations in New York City and Virginia. The new Royal Crispy Chicken Sandwiches are a savory option that comes in three tasty varieties. The [BK](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honey-mustard-bk-royal-crispy) Royal Crispy Chicken Sandwich pairs a crispy white meat chicken fillet with savory sauce, lettuce, and tomatoes on a potato bun. The BK Spicy Royal Crispy Chicken Sandwich features the same chicken fillet, but with a triple pepper spicy glaze, savory sauce, lettuce, and tomatoes on a potato bun. Lastly, the new BK Bacon and Swiss Cheese Royal Crispy Chicken Sandwich features a [crispy chicken fillet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-chicken-slider) with savory sauce, creamy Swiss cheese, bacon, lettuce, and tomatoes on a potato bun. Image Credit: Burger King ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 12% - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Gourmet Fast Food:** The launch of Burger King's new Royal Crispy Chicken Sandwiches reflects a trend of gourmet fast food that combines convenience with high-quality ingredients. - **Spicy Food:** The BK Spicy Royal Crispy Chicken Sandwich's triple pepper spicy glaze is indicative of a trend towards increasingly spicy menu offerings. - **Non-beef Burgers:** Burger King's new Royal Crispy Chicken Sandwiches demonstrate a trend towards offering non-beef burger options to appeal to a wider audience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fast Food:** Fast food restaurants have an opportunity to differentiate themselves by offering high-quality, gourmet menu items that appeal to health-conscious consumers. - **Spices and Seasonings:** As spicy menu items gain popularity, the spices and seasonings industry has an opportunity to innovate and create new, unique blends. - **Poultry:** As consumers seek non-beef burger options, the poultry industry has an opportunity to market their products as a healthier, more sustainable alternative to beef. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Extra Crispy Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bk-royal-crispy-chicken-sandwiches.md) - [Piquant Crunchy Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sriracha-crispy-chicken-sandwiches.md) - [Honey Mustard Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honey-mustard-bk-royal-crispy.md) - [Marinara-Topped Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-royal-crispy-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Regal Crispy Chicken Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-philly-royal-crispy-wrap.md) - [Spicy Hoagie-Style Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiery-original-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Crispy QSR Snack Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bk-royal-crispy-wraps.md) - [Crispy Butter Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butter-chicken-crispy-sandwich.md) - [Carolinian-Style BBQ Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carolina-bbq-original-chicken-sandwich.md)