Over the past few years, we have seen the competition heat up in the foodservice industry, thanks in part to the “fried chicken sandwich wars.” Since 2019, several foodservice establishments have been battling it out to create a craveable chicken sandwich that stands out above all the rest. Four years in, and no one seems to be backing down. The newest challenge has been to create the best spicy chicken sandwich, and here at Fuchs North America we decided to join in on the challenge.
With our new collection, “Standout Seasonings,” we’ve built the ultimate spicy fried chicken sandwich that is sure to impress consumers of all ages. Our overarching concept was to lean into those ever-popular southwestern flavors, delivering a savory heat that leaves you wanting more with every bite. The secret to our sandwich is the craveable blend of flavors infused into each of its components: marinade, batter, and spread.
Seasonings in the Collection
The spices featured in our Southwest Style Chicken Marinade Seasoning combine to infuse chicken with an incredible flavor and a craveable heat that are sure to impress the masses. Although this blend was designed specifically for a fried chicken base, its flavor profile would be just as impressive on many other proteins, including fried seafood, pork, and more.
The key to this perfectly flavorful batter is to let the Southwest Chicken Batter Seasoning bloom before coating it onto the marinated chicken. What makes this batter seasoning stand out? It delivers a delectable, spicy flavor and crispy coating that adds even more mouthwatering flavor to the sandwich.
Our Southwest Ranch Spread Seasoning adds an additional hint of heat that completes our perfect chicken sandwich. This spread is the perfect finishing touch for any sandwich and brings together creamy notes and those sought-after spicy flavors consumers are craving.
The three seasonings in this collection each have their own unique taste, but when combined, they create a mouthwatering medley of flavors. When creating this collection, we decided it was the perfect opportunity to showcase a fried chicken sandwich that would be one of a kind. However, these seasonings are more than just the building blocks for our delicious chicken sandwich recipe; our corporate executive chef and R&D team made certain that these seasonings would be as versatility as they are delicious. From proteins and prepared meals to sauces, spreads, and dressings, these seasonings can take any food product to the next level.
On Trend Ingredients
It’s no secret that there’s a lot of demand from consumers to see more spice on the menu. According to Mintel Menu Insights, use of chipotle peppers as an ingredient in sauces has increased 77% from Q4 2018-Q4 2021 (1) and ancho chili pepper menu mentions have increased 183% from 2019 to 2022 (2). We’ve included these trending ingredients and more in our seasonings for this collection to create something consumers are hungry for. The innovation doesn’t stop there though; these recipes are just the starting point for getting creative with these trending ingredients.
Do these seasonings standout to you? Contact us today to request FREE samples from out Standout Seasonings Collection.
1 Mintel, Trending on US Menu: Sauces, Dips, and Spreads, 2022
2 Mintel, US Menus: Growing Flavors and Ingredients, 2022
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