1. Sweet and spicy kicks
Diners' preference for honey on chicken is growing, with nearly half of today's consumers (46%) saying they prefer the combination, up from 42% in 2015.
Beyond honey, preference is growing for lemon, chipotle, black pepper and bourbon glazes and marinades.
Interest in chipotle and black pepper may relate to growing demand for spicy fried chicken, especially among millennials. A third of millennials (33%) say they are eating more fried chicken with spicy flavors than they were two years ago.