In keeping with its mission to help consumers discover the power of food, the growing Mediterranean culinary brand CAVA has added Harissa Honey Chicken to its permanent menu. Available nationwide as of September 30th, the sweet and smokey chicken option is CAVA's first new protein option in over four years.
CAVA"s new Harissa Honey Chicken is the first culinary creation born out of the chain's recently opened Dupont Innovation Kitchen in Washington D.C.. The new protein option starts with tender chicken, which is then seasoned with smoky harissa and Madhava’s Clean Label Project certified Unfiltered Organic Amber Honey. According to the brand, the addition of "Madhava’s honey adds a hint of sweetness to the smoky, buzzy heat."
With this new protein option, guests can make their CAVA salads and bowls even more flavorful.
Honeyed Harissa-Topped Chicken
CAVA's Harissa Honey Chicken is Its First New Protein in 4 Years
Trend Themes
1. Clean Label Project Certification - The Clean Label Project certification trend can disrupt the food industry by ensuring that companies only use ingredients with minimal contaminants.
2. Smoke-and-honey Flavors - The smoke-and-honey flavors trend can disrupt the food industry by creating unique and memorable flavor combinations.
3. In-house Innovation Kitchens - The in-house innovation kitchen trend can disrupt the food industry by allowing companies to experiment with food and create new items.
Industry Implications
1. Fast Casual Restaurants - The fast-casual restaurant industry can benefit from creating new protein options that appeal to a wide customer base.
2. Organic Food Retailers - Organic food retailers can benefit by ensuring their products are certified by organizations such as the Clean Label Project.
3. Food and Beverage Manufacturers - Food and beverage manufacturers can benefit from creating partnerships with restaurants and chefs to create new flavor combinations and innovate their products.