# Southern Recipe Chicken Strips The Krystal Southern Style Chik ‘N Strips are Satisfying By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-07-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southern-style-chik-n-strips References: [chewboom](https://www.chewboom.com/2020/07/13/krystal-introduces-new-southern-style-chik-n-strips/) & [krystal](https://krystal.com) The [Krystal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krystal-chicken-nuggets) Southern Style Chik ‘N Strips are a new offering from the [QSR](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sausage-gravy-bites) brand that will offer patrons with a tasty option to choose when looking for a homestyle menu item to try out. The chicken strips are made with premium white meat chicken and covered in a southern-style breading before being fried to perfection. The strips come with a side of Chik 'N Dip 'N sauce that features a sweet and tangy flavor to perfectly accent the taste of the crispy strips. The Krystal Southern Style Chik ‘N Strips can be purchased a la carte or as a combo that comes served with fries and a drink. Available at participating locations now, the chicken strips are a limited time-only offering. Image Credit: Krystal ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 9% - 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 - **Homestyle Fast Food:** There's an opportunity for QSR brands to innovate with more homestyle menu items that cater to consumers' desire for comfort food. - **Premium Ingredients:** Using higher quality ingredients, like premium white meat chicken, can be a way to set menu items apart and attract customers seeking higher quality fast food options. - **Limited Time Offerings:** Creating buzz and excitement over limited time menu items can draw in new customers and encourage repeat business. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fast Food:** QSR chains can use homestyle and premium ingredient offerings, along with limited time promotions, to compete in an industry already disrupted by fast casual and delivery options. - **Food and Beverage:** By offering homestyle comfort food with premium ingredients, companies can capitalize on the trend of consumers seeking more premium quality food and beverages. - **Limited Time Offerings:** The limited time offering trend can also be seen in other industries such as fashion and technology, giving businesses a chance to innovate with exclusive offerings and create a sense of urgency. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Expansive QSR Nugget Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krystal-chicken-nuggets.md) - [Crispy Chicken Snack Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mccrispy-strips.md) - [Pimento Cheese Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pimento-cheese-chik.md) - [Country Cuisine-Inspired Snack Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sausage-gravy-bites.md) - [Sweetly Finished QSR Biscuits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krystal-donutglazed-biscuits.md) - [Extra-Crispy Snacking Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-krunchy-chicken-chicken-nuggets.md) - [Homestyle QSR Breakfast Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/country-fried-3-egg-breakfast.md) - [Secret Seasoning Chicken Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/original-recipe-tenders.md) - [Cheesy Garlic Chicken Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parmesan-garlic-chicken-strips.md)