KFC Test Kitchen Experience and an Exciting New Flavour! #SweetChiliCrunch
I was recently invited, along with a group of other great bloggers, to an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the KFC Test Kitchen where new items are developed and tested before they hit the menu. It was really an eye opening experience where we got to see first hand, and I mean that literally, that KFC does things the hard way.
I was pretty excited to go and get a look at how things are really done at KFC. Growing up my parents didn’t often order out dinner but when they did I would always hope for KFC. There is just something about the juicy, tender chicken and the delicious crunchy skin that just can’t be beat. Now that I am a parent and an adult myself, I still relish ordering out KFC for dinner. It’s 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.
During my trip to the KFC Canada Test Kitchen we were given a sneak peak at a brand new flavour making its debut today across Canada, Sweet Chili Crunch! It is actually the first new flavour from KFC Canada in 6 years, and boy oh boy, it sure is worth the wait!
We not only had the opportunity to taste the new flavour but we actually got to get in on some of the action. We experienced some of the hands-on training KFC employees go through to ensure that no matter where you order your chicken you can always expect a consistent and delicious product. This included hand-breading and saucing the chicken ourselves.
Speaking of chicken, KFC really does actually use real chicken, and its literally the same chicken you might buy from your own family at the grocery store. There is no mystery about it, it is just real food.
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.
We were all amazed at the finished product. We made that!
Don’t worry though, I don’t think any of us will be giving up blogging to go work for KFC anytime soon, we were just way too terribly slow!
Doesn’t it look delicious? It certainly tastes as good as it looks too – a little bit sweet with a touch of heat. I love that it really is just a hint of heat, even my 2 year old would easily be able to handle it. It’s a flavour that is suitable for everyone in your family. The chicken was so juicy and crunchy and full of amazing flavour from the skin right down to the chicken inside thanks to the lengthy marinating process. There is something to be said for doing things the hard way.
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!
Find out more on the Sweet Chili Crunch website!
Disclosure: I am part of the KFC Sweet Chili Crunch Kitchen experience program 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.
What a tasty experience this would be. The sweet chili crunch sounds good
We have a KFC a block away….might have to go for a walk to try this out!
Nice !! Going to try this next trip to town
I love KFC. This sounds like it’s going to be delicious – I can’t wait to try it.
I already know I am going to love this! First of all, I love KFC…guilty! Second of all, I love Sweet Chili flavored tortilla chips. Woo-hoo!
Sweet Chili KFC chicken? Sounds amazing! We stop by just to pick up side dishes and biscuits for meals sometimes- every now and then we indulge in a big family meal.
Looks delicious! I’m envious you got to go to their test kitchen. Sounds like fun!
What a fun experience! I am going to have to this new flavor while I can!
The husband absolutely loves sweet chili sauce on his chicken! This would be a fun experience to try out for ourselves!
Fantastic news, I love Sweet Chili! Really hoping I get to try this soon!
That looks like a blast. I love KFC. I”d KILL to get a look at them like you did. I wouldn’t really kill…
LOVE their chicken. It is so nice and crispy and mouth watering.
That is just awesome… Sweet chili crunch? That sounds like it would be right up my ally. Thanks for sharing
Holy Moly!! My son loves KFC and he usually puts hot sauce on it. I cant wait to take him and surprise him with this flavor!!
Wow, that new flavor will get me going back to KFC! I haven’t been in years but the mixture of the crunch and the sweet is too tempting.
This sounds like a delicious addition to KFC’s lineup. I’ve always loved their extra crispy chicken, so I”m really excited to try this.
That looks like it would be a great experience. I will have to try the flavor as soon as i can. It looks delicious.
I’ve been in a long term love affair with KFC for years. I can’t wait to try this sweet chili crunch! Yum!
This looks like an interesting meal option – Definitely something I have not seen before!
I loved that you had the chance to make your own KFC…how awesome was that?!? KFC has amazing fried chicken. It’s my husband’s weakness!
That so sounds like something I would just absolutely luuuuuvvvvv! Yum!!
What a fun experience. And even though we don’t eat much fried food these days that makes me crave KFC! Looks yummy
That would be a hard task – making your own KFC and then not be able to order it! I think I would be sold on my own recipe:)
What a neat experience! This looks really tasty and I’d love to try it!
that looks really good. very cool you got to see everything up close and personal. love KFC
I like the flavor idea a lot.. Sounds like a trip to KFC is in my near future!
How fun! We don’t have a KFC near us but the sweet chili sauce … I think it would be worth the trip!! 😉
I would love to try Sweet Chili KFC chicken
Those look mouth-watering.