Sambal Caramel Wings

Sambal Caramel Wings

Menu Concept

Sambal is the main ingredient and flavor profile of this  one-of-a-kind wing sauce. Sambal is combined with a simple caramel sauce, IQF Minced Garlic and Ginger Puree for a sticky, flavorful wing sauce that offers a spicy kick! Great for bone-in chicken wings as well as boneless wings on a fresh salad!  

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Insights

  1. “Swicy” (sweet-spicy) is a top ten trend of 2024. Source: SupHerb Farms 2024 Annual Food & Beverage Trend Report.
  2. 1 in 4 consumers have heard of “sambal”. Source: Datassential 2024 
  3. 80% of consumers like or love chicken wing  concepts. Source: Datassential 2024 

Culinary Tips

  • Swop the “caramel” for “honey” to increase the mainstream appeal of this dish.
  • Take this concept from Asia to Portugal by subbing Sambal for Piri Piri and making these “Sweet Spicy Piri Piri Wings”.