Popcorn chicken facts for kids
Popcorn chicken is a yummy dish made of small, bite-sized pieces of chicken. These tiny chicken pieces are covered in a crispy breading and then fried until golden. It's a popular snack or meal that many people enjoy.
How KFC Made Popcorn Chicken Famous
Popcorn chicken was first created by a smart food scientist named Gene Gagliardi. He worked on making new food ideas.
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KFC, a famous fast-food restaurant, started testing popcorn chicken in the United States in March 1992. It became available all over the country by September of that same year. KFC has brought back popcorn chicken many times. It came back in 1998 and again in 2001. In 2015, it was brought back as "KFC Popcorn Nuggets." You can find popcorn chicken at KFC in many countries around the world. This includes the UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, and New Zealand. Since 2018, it has also been available in the Netherlands. It came to France and Italy in 2019. In KFC India, it is called "Chicken Popcorn." This tasty chicken snack is often aimed at teenagers and young adults.
Other Kinds of Popcorn Chicken
Taiwanese popcorn chicken is a similar dish. It also uses small pieces of fried chicken. However, it has different seasonings, often called "salt and pepper chicken."
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