World Fried Chicken Day: Delicious Ideas for Your Menu
Long associated with fast food, fried chicken has now established itself as a true staple of the restaurant industry. Offered in a wide variety of settings—from Japanese restaurants to street food vendors and specialty establishments—it appeals to diners with its crispiness, rich flavor, and versatility.
The numbers confirm this trend: sales of fried chicken in the fast-food sector rose by 18% in one year.
By 2025, fried chicken had become the 7th most-ordered dish in France on Uber Eats.
Why add fried chicken to your menu?
Fried chicken checks all the boxes when it comes to current consumer expectations. Easy to prepare, loved by everyone, and exceptionally versatile, it works just as well as an appetizer, a main course, or a snack option.
It also makes it easy to refresh your menu with a wide variety of sauce combinations, toppings, and serving styles, all while ensuring quick and consistent preparation in the kitchen.
Ready-to-use solutions to save time
At Foodex, our products are designed to simplify kitchen operations without compromising on quality.
Depending on the product, they can be prepared in the microwave, oven, or deep fryer, ensuring consistent quality and fast service, even during peak hours.
An ideal solution for optimizing operations while ensuring a consistent customer experience.
A range suited to all types of dining establishments
Karaage: the Japanese classic
A classic of Japanese cuisine, karaage is marinated before cooking to develop a rich and authentic flavor.
Its generous crispiness makes it ideal to serve on its own, to share, or as an accompaniment to a bowl of rice.
At Foodex, we offer halal karaage, available in oven-ready or microwaveable formats.
Tatsutaage: a light and crispy coating
A well-known Japanese specialty, tatsutaage fried chicken is marinated in a flavorful blend of soy sauce and mirin, then coated with katakuriko potato starch.
It offers a tender, juicy interior with an ultra-crispy exterior.
A staple of izakaya cuisine, it brings an authentic and on-trend touch.
Chicken Strips: everyday versatility
Thanks to their thin, uniform shape, our chicken strips are easy to incorporate into a wide variety of recipes.
They’re perfect for making California rolls, adding to a poke bowl, or creating a street food platter.
Tori Katsu: unmatched crispiness
Expand your recipe repertoire and create a unique menu
One of the main advantages of fried chicken is its ability to adapt to a wide range of culinary concepts.
Offer Korean-style fried chicken generously drizzled with a sweet & spicy sauce; create a “Tasty Crousty” sandwich combining Shinju Mai rice, crispy chicken, Japanese mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and fried onions; or put a new spin on your California rolls with crispy chicken strips.
Tori Katsu is a natural fit for a Japanese curry, while karaage and tatsutaage are perfect for sharing as appetizers or incorporating into a selection of Japanese tapas.
A sure bet to enhance your Menu
Easy to prepare, popular with customers, and endlessly versatile, fried chicken offers an excellent opportunity to expand your menu while keeping production costs under control.
With its ready-to-use solutions, Foodex helps you create delicious recipes that are quick to prepare and perfectly tailored to market demands.
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