# Fan-Favorite Chicken Sandwiches Chick-fil-A Brought Back Its Limited Smokehouse Sandwich By Colin Smith | Published 2022-02-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smokehouse-bbq-bacon References: [nrn](https://www.nrn.com/quick-service/chick-fil-bringing-back-fan-favorite-smokehouse-bbq-bacon-sandwich) & [chick-fil-a](https://www.chick-fil-a.com/stories/food/behind-the-scenes-smokehouse-bbq-bacon-sandwich)  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 Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **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. - **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. - **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. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fast Food:** Fast food chains can capitalize on consumers' love for limited-time menu items to drive sales and increase customer excitement. - **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. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sweet Grilled Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-pepper-bacon-grilled-chicken-sandwich.md) - [QSR-Made Bacon Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-pepper-bacon-sandwich.md) - [Bacon-Topped Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texascut-bacon-churchs-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Spicy-Sweet QSR Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickfila-spring-menu.md) - [Spicy Fan-Favorite Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-crispy-chicken-sandwich.md) - [QSR-Backed Sandwich Trials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-pepper-bacon.md) - [Sauce-Smothered QSR Chicken Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smokehouse-bbq-nuggets.md) - [Smoky BBQ QSR Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/culvers.md) - [Southern Fried Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-waffles-sandwich.md)