The press launch for these new KFC Authentic Recipe Tenders begins with: “The hen wars started 5 years in the past with the hen sandwich, however that’s outdated information. Right now, the hen tenders battle begins as KFC introduces new Authentic Recipe Tenders.” Um, it seems somebody forgot concerning the Quick Meals Rooster Strips/Tenders Battle through the late 2010s that it additionally participated in?
I assume it’s tough to recollect since a lot of the strips/tenders ended up being changed, restricted time choices that come again each different yr, or discontinued, by no means to be fried up once more.
However KFC has had hen strips/tenders for years, and these new Authentic Recipe Tenders have an outline that sounds prefer it might’ve been used for earlier variations. They characteristic hen breast strips double hand-breaded with the chain’s iconic secret mix of 11 herbs and spices after which fried to golden brown. I imply, what may very well be totally different from earlier iterations? Extra secret spices? Single hand-breaded?
I ordered a three-piece meal deal that comes with Secret Recipe Fries and two dipping sauces. Within the app, I picked the brand new zesty Comeback Sauce, however my order didn’t include it. As an alternative, I used to be given the KFC Sauce. I went again to the counter to swap them however was instructed they’d but to obtain their cargo. Aw, ship! So, I assume I need to come again to attempt the Comeback Sauce.
The double hand-breaded hen wasn’t as crunchy as Popeyes’ providing, however the poultry inside was meaty and juicy. The acquainted taste of KFC’s world well-known mix of 11 herbs and spices is current in each sauceless chew, making these advantageous to eat sans sauce. Regardless of being double hand-breaded, I assumed the breaded exterior appeared a bit skinny in locations when in comparison with Popeyes’ even-coated tenders.
Whereas I didn’t obtain the Comeback Sauce, I used to be glad I lastly obtained to attempt the KFC Sauce. The tangy and candy sauce is scrumptious, and I attempted to scrape up each milliliter I might with the remainder of the tenders and among the Secret Recipe Fries.
KFC Authentic Recipe Tenders are adequate that I’m positive they’ll survive the quick meals hen wars.
Bought Worth: $7.99*
Measurement: 3-piece combo
Score: 7 out of 10
Diet Information: (3 tenders) 510 energy, 18 grams of fats, 1.5 grams of saturated fats, 0 grams of trans fats, 90 milligrams of ldl cholesterol, 1200 milligrams of sodium, 60 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of fiber, 0 grams of sugar, and 33 grams of protein.
*As a result of I dwell on a rock in the course of the Pacific Ocean, issues are a bit pricier right here. The marketed worth for the Tenders Field is $5.