# Comforting Seasonal Side Dishes Cowboy Chicken is Introducing New Wild West Sides This Fall By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2024-09-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-west-sides References: [qsrmagazine](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/cowboy-chicken-reveals-fall-menu/) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/C_Lqs06tp86/)  [Cowboy Chicken](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-brisket-sandwich) wants to make the transition to fall a little easier with the launch of several new Wild West sides. Designed to pair perfectly with Cowboy Chicken's tender wood-fire rotisserie chicken, the new Wild West sides include options for everyone. The first of the new sides is [creamy mashed potatoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maxs-homestyle-chicken-bowl), which are served topped with savory brown gravy. Other new side dish options include Ranchero beans flavored with jalapeños, Mexican street corn, freshly baked sweet potatoes, and [creamy white cheddar mac and cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-cheese-family-side). Best of all, these side dishes can be ordered in a format large enough to feed a crowd. Perfect for football-watching parties or tailgates, Cowboy Chicken offers the option to order full Trays of its Wild West sides. Image Credit: Cowboy Chicken ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 28% - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Savory Comfort Foods:** The introduction of creamy mashed potatoes topped with savory brown gravy caters to the growing trend of comforting, homestyle dishes. - **Spicy Ethnic Flavors:** Ranchero beans flavored with jalapeños reflect a broader appeal for bold and spicy ethnic flavors in traditional side dishes. - **Shareable Party Foods:** Offering full trays of side dishes that can serve large gatherings taps into the demand for convenient, shareable foods ideal for social events. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** The introduction of varied side dishes like Mexican street corn and creamy white cheddar mac and cheese showcases dynamic product diversification in the food and beverage industry. - **Hospitality and Catering:** By offering large tray options for gatherings, the hospitality and catering sector sees opportunities in providing convenient, ready-to-serve foods for social events. - **Ethnic Food Products:** The inclusion of diverse flavors such as Ranchero beans with jalapeños enables the ethnic food products industry to explore new and innovative flavor combinations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Jalapeño-Topped Brisket Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-brisket-sandwich.md) - [Indulgent Wintertime Macaroni Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macncheese-bowls.md) - [Comforting Side Dish Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crazy-great-sides.md) - [Chicken Tender-Topped Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southern-fried-salad.md) - [Seasonal Chicken Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-chicken-salad.md) - [Ready-To-Eat Turkey Meal Packages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turkey-meal-packages.md) - [Balanced Rotisserie Chicken Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bolero-bowl.md) - [Ready-Made Turkey Dinner Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rotisserie-turkey-package.md) - [Keto-Friendly Chicken Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keto-green-bowl.md)