Popcorn Chicken is back at KFC quick service restaurants in the United States, marking the comeback of one of the brand’s most requested items. First introduced in the early 1990s, the product quickly gained popularity before disappearing from menus in 2023.
“For years, KFC has heard directly from fans clamoring for Popcorn Chicken’s return. We read every comment, every DM, and even every online petition signature – and the message was impossible to ignore,” said Melissa Cash, chief marketing officer of Plano, Texas-headquartered KFC US operations. “As we continue our Kentucky Fried Comeback journey, this menu item return shows our commitment to listening to our most passionate fans by giving them exactly what they’re craving. We’re nodding to nostalgia as we simultaneously modernize the brand and how it shows up throughout the world.”
Available while last, customers get their hands on the crunchy, snackable, dippable product in three ways:
• $10 Popcorn Chicken Bucket: Leading the lineup, this abundant 16 oz. offerings is meant to be shared around the table. It comes with four dipping sauces.
• Popcorn Chicken Big Box: This 6 oz. serving of Popcorn Chicken comes with two Original Recipe Tenders, a medium order of fries, medium drink, two dipping sauces and a chocolate chunk cookie for $10.99.
• Popcorn Chicken Combo: 6 ounces of Popcorn Chicken, a medium order of fries, medium drink and one dipping sauce for $8.49.
In business since 1952, KFC is a subsidiary of Louisville, Kentucky-based Yum! Brands. In addition to Finger Lickin’ Good Original Recipe Fried Chicken, Crispy Chicken, nuggets and tenders, the chain’s specialties include the Chicken Sandwiches, KFC Famous Bowls, Pot Pies, Secret Recipe Fries, biscuits and homestyle side dishes. The company has over 30,000 KFC restaurants operating in 150 countries and territories around the world.
