LOUISVILLE, Ky., April 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- KFC announced
today it is spicing up the chicken sandwich category by bringing
its popular Zinger spicy chicken sandwich to the United States. Created by the chicken
experts with more than 70 years of experience making world famous
fried chicken, the Zinger is a 100 percent chicken breast filet,
double hand-breaded and fried to a golden brown by trained cooks in
every KFC kitchen, and served with lettuce and Colonel's mayonnaise
on a toasted sesame seed bun.
The Zinger will be available in participating U.S. restaurants
beginning April 24 as an individual
sandwich or in a popular $5 Fill Up
combo meal. The Zinger $5 Fill Up
includes a freshly-prepared Zinger sandwich, wedges, a medium drink
and a chocolate chip cookie—an exceptional value.
"A freshly breaded chicken sandwich, made by hand every day of
the week, will be more juicy and crunchy than one that's made in a
factory and frozen," said Kevin
Hochman, president and chief concept officer for KFC U.S.
"Making our Zinger the Hard Way is what makes it the bestselling
KFC sandwich in 120 countries and soon, the best seller in
America."
The Zinger is already a fan favorite in more than 120 countries
across the world, and in many countries the term "Zinger" is
synonymous with a fried chicken sandwich. It has enjoyed popularity
across the globe since its inception in Trinidad and Tobago in 1984. More Zingers are
sold in the UK, India and
Australia than anywhere else.
Australia alone sells more than 22
million Zingers each year.
Like all KFC chicken, the Zinger is made with 100% real chicken
from U.S. farms, is USDA inspected for quality before delivery, and
is free of added hormones and steroids and food dyes.
KFC's introduction of the Zinger to the U.S. is part of the
brand's continued menu innovations. Following its Re-Colonelization
efforts and recommitment to the brand standards set by the Colonel,
KFC is introducing menu items that are suited for today's on-the-go
customers, including the portable Zinger spicy chicken
sandwich.
About KFC
KFC Corporation, based in Louisville,
Ky., is the world's most popular chicken restaurant chain. KFC
specializes in Original Recipe®, Extra Crispy™, Kentucky
Grilled Chicken® and Extra Crispy™ Tenders, Hot
Wings™, Go Cups, KFC Famous Bowls®, Pot Pies, freshly
hand prepared chicken sandwiches, biscuits and homestyle side
items. There are over 20,000 KFC outlets in more than 125 countries
and territories around the world. KFC Corporation is a subsidiary
of Yum! Brands, Inc., Louisville, Ky. (NYSE: YUM).
For more information, visit www.kfc.com. Follow KFC on
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Instagram (www.instagram.com/KFC).
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