Key Takeaways
- KFC brought back a favorite side that hasn’t been available on menus since 2020.
- The fast food chain also brought back a top-rated chicken dish for the first time in two years.
- The fan-loved menu items rolled out nationwide on Aug. 18, but will only be around for a limited time, while supplies last.
KFC’s menu is filled with some of the most down-home comfort food of any fast food chain out there. From its signature fried chicken—made with that oh-so-good (and secret) blend of 11 herbs and spices—to its mashed potatoes and gravy and buttery, flaky biscuits, no matter what you order, it tastes like it came from grandma’s kitchen.
While we trust Colonel Sanders and his Kentucky Fried Chicken menu—he made bowls of mashed potatoes topped with gravy, corn, cheese, and chicken nuggets after all—sometimes we can’t help but question the chain’s decisions. We’re not just talking about its plans to move from Louisville, Kentucky, to Plano, Texas, but its discontinuations, too.
In 2020, KFC simplified its menu to get back to the core of fried chicken, sandwiches, and tenders. The smaller menu meant a lot of fan favorites were axed—including the OG Famous Bowl, which was made with popcorn chicken. However, clearly the simplification didn’t mean those items were discontinued for good—since then, KFC has brought back the Famous Bowl with new chicken nuggets and added dozens of new items, including previously discontinued Nashville Hot offerings…