Dinner Party with my Family and KFC #sweetchilicrunch
I recently had the opportunity to visit the KFC test kitchen and experience what goes on behind the scenes. This included an exciting (and delicious!) reveal of the brand new Sweet Chili Crunch Chicken.
There is just something about the juicy, tender chicken and the delicious crunchy skin of KFC chicken that just can’t be beat. Ordering out KFC for dinner is such a nice break from doing things the hard way myself and a welcome break from the usual fighting to get my 2 year old to eat her dinner.
Ever since my experience at the KFC test kitchen I’ve been raving to my family about how good the new Sweet Chili Crunch flavour is. I planned to have a little dinner party with my parents and sister and order some KFC for take-out. I just love being able to get together for a nice low-key dinner. It’s stress free and a nice break for everyone.
Keira was thrilled as soon as she saw the brown paper bags come in the door. An insta-grin went up and the chants of “chicken and friiies!” started up. She even got excited about the coleslaw and macaroni. It didn’t take long before she had enough of me trying to take pictures and grabbed a fork in an attempt to get to her chicken and fries. I got the hint and we all filled up our plates for dinner.
I ended up ordering an 18 piece bucket of the Sweet Chili Crunch Chicken because I had been looking forward to eating some again. We also got a 9 piece bucket of original chicken because my mom wasn’t sure what she would think of the Chili Crunch. You can actually get a variety bucket (starting at $19.99) that includes both the Sweet Chili Crunch and the original chicken. I was just super excited about the Sweet Chili Crunch.
When it comes to the new Sweet Chili Crunch flavour, the chicken is actually marinated for 12 hours prior to cooking. This ensures a more intense flavour and juicer chicken. It is then double-breaded, fried and then carefully drizzled in Sweet Chili sauce right before it is served to you. This is all done on site at every KFC location across Canada. KFC really does things the hard way. The same way you probably go when preparing food yourself. There is no frozen, pre-packaged food here. Just fresh ingredients, freshly prepared every-time.
Now this is something I enjoy putting in front of my family for dinner as a delicious treat! Personally, I love my KFC chicken and fries with their coleslaw. The coleslaw is so refreshing and delicious plus it creates a good balance with the chicken and fries. The perfect side if you ask me!
Ava really enjoyed getting together for an easy family dinner too! She was eyeing our chicken but settled for some of her favourite cereal. It won’t be long before she starts getting excited for chicken and fries too!
Sweet Chili Crunch is available only until November 23rd so be sure to try it while it’s here! Not sure what you will think? You can mix and match between the Original Recipe or Sweet Chili Crunch in any bucket for free!
“Disclosure: I am part of the KFC Sweet Chili Crunch in Home Dinner Party Blogger Campaign with Mom Central Canada and YUM Brands and I receive special perks as part of my affiliation with this group. The opinions on this blog are my own.”
KFC has always been a special treat in our home, eg. for someone’s birthday
Oh I love KFC but I haven’t had it in a long time! Sweet Chili Crunch sounds delicious!
KFC makes a perfect family dinner,your little one is beauty
Took my Mom to KFC the other day, she wanted takeout, couldn’t convince her to get the chili crunch though
What beats a family night of KFC! Looks like your little one thinks it “finger lickin good”
It has been awhile since we have had KFC, I think trying the new sweet chili crunch might be a good excuse to have it for dinner one night soon.
That chicken looks delicious! Makes me want to have that tonight for dinner!
I used to love eating KFC. Their biscuibiscuits and honey are so yummy.
Yumm! We love KFC! Perfect family dinner!
I am a sucker for KFC mashed potatoes. I love the sound of the sweet chili.
I haven’t tried their new recipe yet, I’ll have to fix that. As of now, I am seriously hooked on KFC poutine.
Hmmm…delicious. I am KFC fans, too bad we don’t have it on our city.
Looks yummy! Haven’t had KFC in years! On a side note, your girls is precious!
I have been wanting to try the new flavor. I will have to get some tomorrow night when it will be just me for dinner.
Okay now I want so KFC Sweet chili chicken. lol I love KFC thanks for sharing,
Even though I’ve been a vegetarian for years, I do miss KFC from time to time. 🙂
It’s so nice to just order in some times. No one has to cook and there’s very little cleanup. 🙂
The smile on Kiera’s face as she pulls out the sides is priceless!
We love KFC! It is always so delicious. Thanks for the post.
I am in Alberta and we don’t have the Sweet Chili Chicken , would like to try it,sound good
Mmmm, that Sweet Chili Crunch Chicken sounds sooo good! And it would go great with my regular order of green beans & mashed potatoes with gravy. And don’t forget the coleslaw. And biscuits. LOL
I love KFC and I always enjoy eating it with the family too – yumyum!
KFC chicken and coleslaw? Ah, you’re making me hungry!
Kids really love it when parents order KFC chicken. There’s something in the recipe that makes kids easy to feed.
KFC is one of my favorite fast food, I love their zinger burgers! Will try the sweet chili.
wow I never knew KFC had a test kitchen I wanna sign up lol I love KFC and I can not wait to try out the sweet chilli crunch chicken looks delicious. You got cute family
You can’t go wrong with KFC, they’ve got delicious chicken!
Looks like a successful dinner indeed! I haven’t had KFC in a while. Great, now I want some fried chicken. lol
We eat KFC a couple times a month. I can’t wait to try this with cole slaw and mashed potatoes.
That flavor sounds absolutely delicious. Of course, I’m all about their mashed potatoes and biscuits too!
i remember when i used to smile like that for kfc 😉 looks like it was great food and company. i will have to try out the sweet chili crunch. thank you for the review
You have a beautiful family. Family dinners are so very important.
Looks like a great party! I love their coleslaw
We just had KFC this week! It was the first time we’d had it in a long time. But we LOVE KFC 🙂
L:ooks like everyone is having a yummy good time!
I LOOOOOOVE KFC. BUt I haven’t heard about this sweet chili before. Now I want some
Ahhh love KFC!!! We did this for my moms birthday this past year!!! So yummy!!
We are obsessed with KFC in our house. Love it.
I have always enjoyed KFC and look forward to trying the Sweet Chili Chicken soon