Yes, KFC chicken is definitely fried. Each chicken item on the menu (excluding the grilled items) is perfectly fried for an authentic taste.
What is KFC?
KFC is an American fast-food restaurant majorly specializing in fried chicken. It is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, and is a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, the company which owns the Pizza Hut and Taco Bell chains.
The company helped diversify the fast-food industry by challenging the established norm of hamburgers and in the process was able to popularize fried chicken in the country.
KFC is the world's second-largest restaurant chain, after McDonald's, with 22,621 locations globally in 150 countries as of December 2019. The company dominated the sector through its brand ambassador Colonel Sanders and was able to become a prominent figure in American cultural history whose image has remained widely used in KFC advertising to this day.
What is the best item on the KFC menu?
The best item on the KFC menu is the Original Recipe Chicken Bucket. It is available for order in three sizes in the US, an 8-piece bucket, a 12-piece bucket, or a 16-piece bucket.
Additionally, KFC offers a variety of chicken in their buckets, including both dark and white meat, or just dark meat chicken such as chicken thighs. Customers even have the option to order their chicken extra crispy, spicy, or Kentucky grilled.
What is KFC Fried Chicken's secret?
KFC Fried Chicken's secret is the KFC Original Recipe which is a secret mix, that is a blend of eleven secret spices.
The eleven secret spices are as follows:
2/3 tablespoon salt
3 tablespoons white pepper
1 tablespoon black pepper
1/2 tablespoon basil
1 tablespoon celery salt
1 tablespoon dried mustard
2 tablespoons garlic salt
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1/3 tablespoon oregano
4 tablespoons paprika
1/2 tablespoon thyme
These spices are to be mixed with two cups of flour for breading and coating, during which the chicken pieces are to be dipped in an egg and milk wash, which is what gives the KFC fried chicken its authentic taste. Additionally, KFC chicken is cooked in an oven set to 175 degrees for about 20 minutes. This allows the chicken to finish cooking while keeping it warm and the skin crunchy.
What is the net worth of KFC?
As of 2021, KFC's net worth was US $5.43 billion, which was a rise of US $330 million from the previous year's net worth of US $5.11 billion.
FAQs
Q. How old is KFC?
A. KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) is 70 years old as it was established on September 24, 1952.
Q. Who founded KFC?
A. KFC was founded by Colonel Harland Sanders, who popularized the brand through his image as Colonel Sanders. Joining him was Pete Harman who struck a deal with him to open the fast-food chain's first franchise.
Q. How many KFC stores are there in the US?
A. There are over 3900 KFC stores in the US.
