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A series that introduces the "secret masterpiece hidden behind", a specialty that everyone knows. One item is the Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) "biscuits".

Do you know Kentucky's "biscuits"?
Do you know Kentucky's "biscuits"?

Speaking of Kentucky, as the name suggests, fried chicken is the main product. The lineup includes "original chicken," spicy-finished "red hot chicken," and easy-to-eat "boneless Kentucky."

Speaking of Kentucky, chicken (image source: KFC official website)
Speaking of Kentucky, chicken (image source: KFC official website)

Kentucky Fried Chicken "Biscuits"

The biscuits introduced this time are Kentucky's classic side menus. It first appeared in 1987 and has been offered without interruption ever since. The price is 200 yen (tax included) per piece. Flavored products may appear for a limited time, and in recent years, " Pumpkin Biscuits " were sold in the fall of 2014 and 2015.

When you think of biscuits, you might imagine sweet baked goods like cookies. However, Kentucky biscuits are a type of bread that originated in the southern United States. It is not sweet in itself and is eaten with the "special honey maple" that comes with it.

1 bag of "Special Honey Maple" included
1 bag of "Special Honey Maple" included

It is a cylinder with a hole in the center like a donut, and is about the size of a female palm.

Cylindrical shape with a hole in the center
Cylindrical shape with a hole in the center

It is tall and a little difficult to eat as it is. It's easier to eat when you split it open, and it's easier to soak in honey maple.

Put your finger in the middle and
Put your finger in the middle and

In two
In two

Apply honey maple to the open surface
Apply honey maple to the open surface

The surface is crispy like a pie. The inside is moist and does not spill or drain the water in the mouth. However, it is not oily and is light and refreshing.

That's why Honey Maple goes well. The rich flavor and deep sweetness befitting the name of "special" soak into the dough, creating a moist and smooth mouthfeel.


It goes well with chicken. This time, I put "Boneless Kentucky" (250 yen including tax) cut in half and arranged it with honey maple from above.

Put the chicken on it
Put the chicken on it

Apply honey maple
Apply honey maple

The refreshing biscuits hug the juicy chicken gravy. The taste of chicken with pepper and the rich sweetness of honey maple match, giving it a "sweet and salty" taste. You may have different tastes, but I personally highly recommend it.

It's good
It's good

You can eat it with honey maple or combine it with chicken. Due to its popularity, biscuits are full of reproduction recipes on the Web. When you visit Kentucky, be sure to try the "head family".

* Product lineup and prices are as of February 2016.

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