# Spicy Sous-Vide Proteins The Halal Guys Have a New Signature Spicy Chicken Option By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2021-12-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signature-spicy-chicken References: [fastfoodpost](https://www.fastfoodpost.com/the-halal-guys-debuts-new-signature-spicy-chicken-and-lemon-hummus/)  Like many other chains, [The Halal Guys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-halal-guys-menu-items) is expanded its menu to include some [spicer offerings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daves-hot-chicken1) and the latest addition is the new Signature Spicy Chicken protein options. The Halal Guys Signature Spicy Chicken consists of tender, sous-vide cooked chicken that's been marinated in the chain's [famous hot sauce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/devils-smoke-sauce) and barbeque sauce. This tasty combination has been specially crafted to deliver a unique burst of flavor and spice. The new Signature Spicy Chicken can be enjoyed just like any other protein the chain offers, which means you can order it as part of a platter, sandwich, or gyro. As if the new Signature Spicy Chicken weren't exciting enough, The Halal Guys has also dropped a new Lemon Hummus, which can act as a perfect complement to nearly all your favorite dishes. Image Credit: The Halal Guys ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 11% - 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 - **Spicy Menu Offerings:** Expanding menus to include spicier options can be a trend for fast food chains to attract more adventurous diners. - **Sous-vide Cooking:** Using sous-vide cooking to cook proteins can be a trend in the food industry due to its ability to retain moisture and flavor. - **Flavor and Sauce Combinations:** Creating unique combinations of flavors and sauces can be a trend for restaurants and fast food chains to add variety to their menu offerings. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fast Food:** Expanding menus with new menu offerings can disrupt the fast food industry. - **Food and Beverage:** Sous-vide cooking technology can disrupt the food and beverage industry with its ability to improve taste and texture. - **Sauce and Seasoning:** Creating new flavor and sauce combinations can disrupt the sauce and seasoning industry by creating unique and original products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spiced Halal Fast-Casual Fare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-halal-guys-menu-items.md) - [Halal-Certified Chicken Shawarmas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-shawarma.md) - [Hot Chili Chicken Wings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-halal-guys-chicken-wings.md) - [Meat-Free Restaurant Menu Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-halal-guys-menu.md) - [Creamy Jalapeño Hummus Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jalapeo-hummus.md) - [Herbed Beef Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herb-beef.md) - [Hot Honey-Flavored Proteins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipotle-10.md) - [Spiced Honey Hummus Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-honey-chicken-hummus-protein-bowl.md) - [Halal QSR Menu Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burger-boss-halal.md)