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Why FLASH 180™ Battered Sous Vide Chicken is Redefining Speed, Quality and Customization in Foodservice Kitchens

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In today’s fast-paced foodservice world, there’s no room for compromise—not on quality, speed or safety. That’s why operators looking to level up their fried chicken offerings are turning to FLASH 180™ Battered Sous Vide Chicken Breast, a fully cooked product that delivers scratch-like results in a fraction of the time.

And it couldn’t come at a better time: fried chicken sandwiches now appear on 47% of menus nationwide (Technomic, 2024), making speed and consistency critical to staying competitive.

From Bottleneck to Breakthrough

Back-of-house bottlenecks can start—and stall—at the fryer. The longer it takes to cook a fried chicken sandwich, the longer it takes to get the next ticket out. And in a high-volume kitchen, those minutes matter.

With FLASH 180™ Battered Sous Vide Chicken, operators can serve a crispy, juicy chicken breast in just 2 to 3 minutes. That’s a major upgrade compared to the 7+ minutes it typically takes to fry a frozen fully cooked chicken breast*—or the 8+ minutes plus hours of prep required for raw, scratch-made chicken breasts.*

That kind of speed transforms your fryer from a bottleneck into a high-efficiency powerhouse.

Let’s do the math. In an 8-hour day:

  • At 3 minutes per sandwich: you could serve approximately 160 sandwiches
  • At 8 minutes per sandwich: you're limited to about 56 sandwiches

Multiply that by 365 days, and the time savings become truly game-changing.

Scratch-Like Quality Without the Sacrifice

Speed is essential but not at the expense of quality. With FLASH 180™ Battered Sous Vide Chicken, there’s no need to compromise.

This item is made with chicken raised with no antibiotics and delivers the hand-battered look, crunch and texture customers crave. The homestyle coating creates the ideal batter-to-chicken ratio: crispy on the outside, juicy and tender on the inside.

Operators no longer have to choose between speed and a premium customer experience. Plus, because it’s fully cooked, it reduces raw handling and enhances kitchen safety, saving time and lowering stress during high-volume service windows.

Chef Alex, from Grandma’s Saloon in Duluth, MN, says it best:

“Nothing scares me more than raw chicken. This fully cooked, battered chicken breast means I can finally offer a fried chicken sandwich with confidence.”

Signature Flavors, Unlimited Potential

In fast-paced kitchens, creative freedom often comes at the cost of long team times prepping chicken from raw. FLASH 180™ Battered Sous vide Chicken changes that—giving operators a customizable fully cooked chicken base without the usual tradeoffs.

While the sous vide method cooks the chicken, the batter remains uncooked—making it ideal for operator customization. Operators can layer on their own breading, spices or unique touches before finishing in the fryer.

It’s a new way for every operator to put their twist on a crispy classic.

Looking to lean into regional flair? Coat it with a Nashville-style spice blend. Want an LTO with international appeal? Try a Korean chili glaze after frying. With FLASH 180™ Battered Sous Vide Chicken, the creativity is all yours.

Format Flexibility for Any Menu

Available in both 3 oz. and 5 oz. options, FLASH 180™ Battered Sous Vide Chicken works across sliders, handhelds, salads and entrées. Whether you're a high-volume QSR or an elevated casual concept, this product adapts to your kitchen’s needs while delivering on customer expectations.

If you're ready to speed up service, boost kitchen efficiency and finally deliver a fried chicken sandwich without compromise, explore the unmatched potential of FLASH 180™ Battered Sous Vide Chicken.

*Based on independent tests using raw chicken breasts and conventional fully cooked chicken breasts, cooked in a deep fryer at 350°F.

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