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Fan-Favorite Chicken Sandwiches

Chick-fil-A Brought Back Its Limited Smokehouse Sandwich

— February 24, 2022 — Lifestyle
Chick-fil-A has announced that it is bringing back its fan-favorite sandwich from 2017, the 'Smokehouse BBQ Bacon Sandwich.' This sandwich is available as of February 21st at participating locations for a limited time. The chicken sandwich features a marinated grilled chick breast, fresh leaf lettuce, seasoned bacon, and the brand's own 'Smokehouse BBQ Sauce.'

The bacon on this chicken sandwich is uniquely tossed in a blend of brown sugar and black peppers, giving it a sweet and smoky taste. The sauce on the sandwich provides an excellent combination of smoky, tangy, and sweet flavors, which complement the grilled chicken nicely. Chick-fil-A has stated that the sauce quickly became popular after its release, with many customers wanting the sauce on the side to dip nuggets or fries into, so the fast-food chain now offers its Smokehouse BBQ Sauce on the side if requested.

Image Credit: Chick-fil-A
Trend Themes
1. Limited-time Menu Items - Fast-food chains have the opportunity to create buzz and increase sales by offering limited-time menu items like Chick-fil-A's Smokehouse BBQ Bacon Sandwich.
2. Bacon and BBQ Flavor Combinations - Food companies can innovate by incorporating sweet and smoky flavors into their products, as seen in Chick-fil-A's Smokehouse BBQ Bacon Sandwich.
3. Condiments as Side Dishes - Brands can cater to customer preferences by offering popular condiments as standalone side dishes, as Chick-fil-A now offers its Smokehouse BBQ Sauce on the side if requested.
Industry Implications
1. Fast Food - Fast food chains can capitalize on consumers' love for limited-time menu items to drive sales and increase customer excitement.
2. Food and Beverage - The combination of bacon and BBQ flavors seen in Chick-fil-A's Smokehouse BBQ Bacon Sandwich presents opportunities for innovation in the food and beverage industry.
3. Condiments and Sauces - The popularity of Chick-fil-A's Smokehouse BBQ Sauce as a standalone side dish suggests potential opportunities for the condiments and sauces industry.
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