KFC popularized chicken in the fast-food industry, diversifying the market by challenging the established dominance of the hamburger. By branding himself as "Colonel Sanders", Harland became a prominent figure of American cultural history and his image remains widely used in KFC advertising to this day.
At the time of writing, the secret menu has three offers: a Double Tender Burger Box, a BBQ Bacon and Cheese Twister and Zinger Crunch Sliders. This is clearly not the world's best kept secret and KFC obviously wants us to find it and keep coming back to see what new menu items appear.
1 Breast: Low in bones for a tender treat and the cartilage is superb if you're into that sort of thing. 2 Drumstick: Juicy and with a sweet, fattier taste, these legs have a convenient bone structure for eating. 3 Wing: Some people say it's the best meat because it moves the most while on the bird.
Three pieces of everyone's favourite Original Recipe chicken, with regular fries and a drink.
Which Is The Unhealthiest Food At KFC? The unhealthiest item on their menu is chicken pot pie. It contains 790 calories, 46 grams of fat, 37 grams of saturated fat, 95 milligrams of cholesterol, and 2,120 milligrams of sodium.
For the healthiest dish at KFC, opt for the grilled chicken wings, which deliver 70 calories per wing thanks to the cooking method.
The result: McDonald's wins
While chicken is an obvious Men's Health staple, KFC's reliance on greasy oils and subsequent sky-high calorific content makes Maccy's an unlikely victor.
The Beijing Railway Station KFC holds the distinction as being the busiest in the world. What makes this location so busy? It's simply all about its location. Beijing Railway Station is an important hub for the entire nation's railway transportation system.
According to the company, the Scorcher reaches a Scoville spice level of 13,500 — above the popular Tabasco hot sauce but below Frito-Lay's Hot Cheetos.
The revamped version, called simply “Kentucky Fried Chicken Wraps,” comes in three options: a classic chicken wrap, a macaroni and cheese wrap that combines a chicken tender with its popular side dish, and a wrap that combines a chicken tender with coleslaw.
Zinger® Box Meal
Our simple, succulent 100% chicken breast Fillet burger with an added Zing plus two spicy Hot Wings, regular fries, regular side and a drink.
The $10 Chicken Share bucket is a shorter, heftier companion to the traditional KFC bucket and can be filled with nine Extra Crispy™ Chicken Tenders; six pieces of fried chicken; enough Popcorn Nuggets for two; or, where available, 12 Hot Wings™—all freshly, hand prepared by cooks in KFC restaurants all day, every day.
“This is the first time KFC has ever served fish nationally, and we believe that the new sandwich could make it easier and more affordable for Catholics to observe the tenets of their faith,” KFC President Greg Dedrick wrote in a letter to the Pope.
In 2020, the global KFC website published its own explainer, noting that the original idea for the campaign came when a foreign customer who visited KFC in Tokyo on Christmas day said, "I can't get turkey in Japan, so I have no choice but to celebrate Christmas with Kentucky Fried Chicken".
“McDonald's has been the market leader throughout this time and continues to hold its advantage with the 'Golden Arches' having over 8.1 million customers during 2020 well ahead of the second-placed Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) with 6.8 million.
Did you know? Mother's Day is KFC's busiest holiday of the year.
KFC was the most calorific the fast-food chain on the list, with an average of 987 calories per meal offered. Burger King, McDonald's and Subway were around 700kcal.
The potatoes we use to make our famous chips generally come from Tassie and Victoria and the high-oleic canola oil we use for cooking them is also Australian-grown.
Thai cuisine often tops the list of healthy takeaways. Unlike Chinese food, which is often high in sugar and salt, Thai cooking uses fresh herbs and spices to add flavour, while also maintaining a focus on fresh vegetables and good quality meat - meaning dishes are generally lower in calories and fat.
KFC: Chicken Pot Pie or the KFC Famous Bowl
At 720 calories apiece, the Chicken Pot Pie and the Famous Bowl are tied for highest calorie options at KFC. It's not hard to understand why. The Famous Bowl is mashed potatoes, corn, crispy chicken, gravy, and three different cheeses.
The chicken breast has the most calories with 210, but it also packs the most protein with a huge 38g! If you want to eat lower calorie, a chicken thigh is still a great choice.
KFC fast food is high in fat but also contains lots of preservatives. Try a Mini Fillet Burger for a healthy fast food option that hits the spot but won't do as much damage to your weight loss diet. For further healthy living advice and weight loss tips, don't forget to stay up to date with our blog.