KFC adds new sauce that is the perfect pairing for its Original Recipe chicken tenders
Move over saucy nuggets and chicken sandwiches. KFC chicken tenders are going old school with the KFC Original Recipe. Pairing those iconic 11 herbs and spices with a new sauce has everyone declaring the Colonel as the chicken tender winner.
Across quick service restaurant menus, chicken has become the hot food item. What started with the chicken sandwich expanded beyond the bun. Whether it is southern style, buttermilk, or swicy, that poultry is battered and fried to the delight of food lovers everywhere.
Even though chicken might have replaced beef in the food trend category, the offerings are not the same. Great flavor starts at the beginning. No amount of sauce can hide a nugget puck or a soggy breading.
KFC just announced that its chicken tenders now feature KFC’s Original Recipe. Those iconic 11 herbs and spices are what makes the bone-in chicken juicy and delicious. Now, no one has to pick up the knife and fork. A tender is a grab and enjoy option.
Speaking about the new food item, Catherine Tan-Gillespie, Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Development Officer, KFC U.S said, "We know consumers crave bold flavor and chicken tenders are a familiar favorite – that's why we're proudly proclaiming the deliciousness of our new tenders seasoned with our secret recipe of 11 herbs and spices. Nothing hits like the unmatched flavor of KFC's Original Recipe. And with an unbeatable $5 deal, we think you'll agree our new tenders are poised to win the chicken tender battle."
What new sauce is perfect for the KFC Original Recipe chicken tenders?
The KFC Original Recipe Chicken Tenders box includes two sauces. The three sauces are: new Comeback Sauce, Sticky Chicky, and KFC Sauce.
The new Comeback Sauce is perfect for both the tenders and the Secret Recipe Fries. The creamy, tangy, and slightly zesty flavor highlights all the other seasonings.
For those people who love a menu hack, the Box ingredients can be transformed into a bowl. For example, use the Secret Recipe Fries as the base. Add the chicken tenders and drizzle the Comeback Sauce on top. It might not be a “secret sauce,” but it is a tasty combination.
Some people might remember a version of the Sticky Chicky during the saucy nuggets launch. This sauce is similar to a sweet and sour sauce, but leans more towards a teriyaki slant. There is a touch of heat and a punch of garlic which is balanced by a sweet fruity note.
Lastly, the KFC sauce is always a fan favorite. It is a classic for a reason.
To help launch the new menu items, KFC is offering a $5 Original Recipe Tenders Box. That value meal includes: three KFC Original Recipe Tenders, Secret Recipe Fries and two of KFC's signature sauces. Additionally, other value meal deals can be found via the KFC app.
The Colonel has a game plan to win another battle in the chicken wars. Never underestimate the flavor power of the Original Recipe.