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If fried chicken is your comfortable food, mark it on Sunday, July 6th. It’s National Fried Chicken Day.
According to the National Day Calendar website, no one recognizes that July 6th is an unofficial day dedicated to fried chicken, but the food certainly deserves a celebration.
Fried chicken is one of the most beloved foods in the United States. The burgers, grilled cheese sandwiches and fried chicken ranks are one of the most popular entrees in American cuisine, and is a regular updated online vote on Yougov. Each gained 83% popularity among American adults. However, side dish dish fries (85%) and mashed potatoes (84%) highly rated the small help.
Chicken has also become a preferred meat dish in the United States, as chicken consumption has increased by about 34% from an average of 77.4 pounds in 2000, from an average of 77.4 pounds in 2000 to an estimated 103.7 pounds in 2025, according to the National Chicken Council. During that time, total lean consumption (including beef, pork, mutton and lamb) fell by about 7% from 120.2 pounds to 110.8 pounds.
There is a chicken celebration that comes with National Chicken Finger Day (July 27th) and National Chicken Wing Day (July 29th) but why wait? To celebrate, many fast food spots and restaurants have great deals and specials on fried chicken timings until July 6th. Don’t forget to check out the social media accounts of your local favorite dining spots for National Fried Chicken Day deals.
Burger King: National Fried Chicken Day Free Sandwich Deal
Members of Burger King’s Royal Parks Royalty Program will receive a free Royal Crispy Chicken Sandwich on Sunday, July 6th, and purchase more than $1.
KFC Free Shipping Agreement and New Limited Time Items
Want to bring you a National Fried Chicken Day meal? There will be no shipping charges for KFC.com and the KFC app from July 2nd to July 6th. Among the options are the recently launched KFC Fill Ups for $7 each. Choose from your original recipe bid, fried chicken (one or two pieces), or famous bowls (chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, corn, cheese, gravy). Members of the KFC Rewards Loyalty Program can keep an eye on additional digital rewards and ensure timing includes National Fried Chicken Day, KFC and lifestyle brand studios including street brand Melfell Melfell. T-shirts, hoodies, baseball caps, shorts, etc. This collection will only be available at MarketStudios.com, but will be the last in supply.
More National Fried Chicken Day Deals
- Bo Jungle: For National Fried Chicken Day, to celebrate Charlotte, the North Carolina-based chain’s 48th birthday, Bojangles customers will get free Bo’s chicken sandwiches with a minimum of $5 minimum purchases at participating locations from July 6-11. (You must have a Bojangles app and have a favorite location marked as one of the places you want to join on the list.)
- Boncon: When ordering the Bonchon app or the bonchon.com (use the promo code get5off at checkout), purchase $5 from purchases over $15 on Friday, July 4th, July 6th, June 6th (June).
- Buffalo Wild Wings: In July, Wings Restaurant Chain has a deal that is not tied to National Fried Chicken Day, but you can get an endless round of two apps at once for $9.99. Options include fried pickles, mozzarella sticks, onion rings, chips and salsa and hatch queso.
- Cracker Barrel: Members of the Cracker Barrel Rewards Loyalty program will get double pegs when they eat or order on Cracker Barrel.com and the July 6th Cracker Barrel app. Can’t you wait until then? From Wednesday, July 2nd to Saturday, July 5th, you can purchase one with your selected fried chicken appetizer and a family meal bundle when you order through third-party streaming services such as Uber Eats. Also, from July 2-5, Cracker Barrel Rewards members will receive 10% off on selected fried chicken entrees when ordering online or via the Cracker Barrel app.
- Crazy Chicken: Members of the Loco Rewards Loyalty program, who purchase chicken meals and family chicken meals on Sunday, July 6th, will purchase on their next visit to get a free two-piece leg and thigh meal (July 7-July 20th).
- Jack in the box: For National Fried Chicken Day on July 6th, get a free Croc Chicken Sandwich with a minimum of $5 order.
- Christ Peak Lunch Chicken: The Atlanta Head Quarter quick service restaurant chain has a $5.99 meal deal of choice. Options include 6 pieces of chicken nuggets, Cajun chicken sandwich, 3 pieces of jumbo tender and 3 pieces of chicken meal. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Tiktok and X.
- Kroger: Get Home Chef’s Fried Chicken for $5.99 with the free Kroger and royalty card until July 8th.
- Mountain Mike Pizza: When you buy pizza on July 6th, get six wings for $4.99 or 12 wings for $8.99 (using code 6Wing4 or 12Wing8).
- Campero Chicken: Members of the Campero Rewards Loyalty program will purchase meals at participating locations on July 6th to get free fried chicken legs or thighs. (You cannot combine the offer with another transaction. If you place an order online or via the app, please mention the discount when ordering in the store or sign a loyalty account.)
- Popeyes: Get a 3-piece Signature Chicken Meal for $5 and until July 22nd, members of the Popeyes Rewards Loyalty Program can purchase wing orders and get a free 6-piece order of spicy bone-in wings.
- Shake Shack: Starting July 6th (and the following Sunday in July), use Shakeshack.com online or in-store kiosks (Promo Code Chickensunday).
- Soft green: Buy a fried chicken plate, sandwich or a bowl with cutlet to get a free drink.
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