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KFC to debut new chicken sandwich for a limited time. Here’s when you can get it

KFC is bolstering its fried chicken offerings, and it’s not the only new addition to the menu this summer.
KFC is bolstering its fried chicken offerings, and it’s not the only new addition to the menu this summer. AP

KFC is bolstering its fried chicken offerings, and it’s not the only menu addition.

The Ultimate BBQ Fried Chicken Sandwich arrives at KFC restaurants nationwide on July 3 and will be available for a limited time, the Kentucky-based chain announced in a news release.

Inspired by summer, the sandwich features an extra-crispy fried chicken breast filet, hickory smoked bacon, honey BBQ sauce, crispy fried onions, melted cheese and pickles on a brioche bun, according to a product description.

Starting July 3, KFC is introducing the new Ultimate BBQ Fried Chicken Sandwich at participating KFC restaurants nationwide. Serving BBQ in every bite, the new BBQ fried chicken sandwich features an Extra Crispy™ 100 percent white meat filet topped with hickory smoked bacon, KFC’s signature honey BBQ sauce, crispy fried onions, melted cheese and pickles, all on a premium brioche bun.
Starting July 3, KFC is introducing the new Ultimate BBQ Fried Chicken Sandwich at participating KFC restaurants nationwide. Serving BBQ in every bite, the new BBQ fried chicken sandwich features an Extra Crispy™ 100 percent white meat filet topped with hickory smoked bacon, KFC’s signature honey BBQ sauce, crispy fried onions, melted cheese and pickles, all on a premium brioche bun. Hand-out Kentucky Fried Chicken

Pricing information wasn’t available.

The sandwich isn’t the only new offering, as blackberry lemonade will also join KFC’s summer menu.



For those in the sharing mood, the new $20 Fill-up Box comes with a 12-piece nuggets, four pieces of chicken, fries, four biscuits and dipping sauces.

Find your nearest KFC here.

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This story was originally published June 27, 2023 at 9:22 AM with the headline "KFC to debut new chicken sandwich for a limited time. Here’s when you can get it."

Tanasia Kenney
Sun Herald
Tanasia is a service journalism reporter at the Charlotte Observer | CharlotteFive, working remotely from Atlanta, Georgia. She covers restaurant openings/closings in Charlotte and statewide explainers for the NC Service Journalism team. She’s been with McClatchy since 2020.
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