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After a three-year hiatus, KFC is bringing back one of its most popular menu items as the restaurant chain continues to revamp its offerings.
In a news release, the global fried chicken chain announced it will be serving its famous popcorn chicken again starting July 13, while supplies last.
KFC’s Popcorn Chicken first debuted in the early 1990s, long before fans went online to tout their love for the crispy, bite-sized chicken.
By the time it disappeared in 2023, the menu had become a cult favorite, with customers demanding its return on social media.
KFC listened and announced on July 13 that Popcorn Chicken would be back for a limited time, while supplies last.
“For years, KFC has heard directly from our fans calling for the return of Popcorn Chicken. We read every comment, every DM, and even every online petition signature, and we couldn’t ignore that message,” said Melissa Cash, KFC’s chief marketing officer. “As we continue our Kentucky Fried comeback journey, the return of this menu item demonstrates our commitment to listening to our most loyal fans by giving them exactly what they crave.”
To celebrate the relaunch of Popcorn Chicken, KFC has teamed up with Giphy to develop several GIFs, some featuring Colonel Sanders himself, that fans of the menu item can use to highlight their excitement, according to a news release.
Here’s what else you need to know about the return of KFC’s popcorn chicken.
Customers now have a choice of three types of popcorn chicken
KFC offers popcorn chicken in three different ways, with prices ranging from $8.49 to $10.99.
- Popcorn chicken bucket: 16 oz. A shareable bucket of popcorn chicken with four dipping sauces for $10.
- Popcorn chicken big box: 6oz popcorn chicken, 2 tenders, medium fries, medium drink, 2 dipping sauces, and chocolate chunk cookie for $10.99.
- Popcorn chicken combo: A 6-ounce popcorn chicken, a medium order of fries, a medium drink, and one dipping sauce costs $8.49.
“My prayers have been answered”: Customer reactions to the return of popcorn chicken
KFC also announced the return of popcorn chicken on social media, much to the delight of customers.
“Peak KFC is back,” one user wrote on X. “My prayers have been answered. Thank you Lord,” along with a sobbing emoji, a laughing crying emoji and hands in prayer.
Another said he had not eaten at the restaurant since popcorn chicken was removed from the menu three years ago. “I haven’t had KFC since 2023. Let’s start again,” a user wrote.
Drew Pittock covers trending news from around the country for USA TODAY. He can be reached at DPittock@usatodayco.com.
