KFC brought back its fan-favorite Popcorn Chicken to menus nationwide on July 13, 2026, ending a three-year absence. The bite-sized crispy chicken first disappeared in 2023, and returns now as part of KFC’s “Kentucky Fried Comeback” push. Supplies are limited. More Eat & Drink News
How to Order KFC Popcorn Chicken
Popcorn Chicken is available in three configurations, each including dipping sauce options:
- $10 Popcorn Chicken Bucket: 16 oz. of Popcorn Chicken served with 4 dipping sauces
- Popcorn Chicken Big Box ($10.99): 6 oz. of Popcorn Chicken, 2 Original Recipe Tenders, medium fries, medium drink, 2 dipping sauces, and a chocolate chunk cookie
- Popcorn Chicken Combo ($8.49): 6 oz. of Popcorn Chicken, medium fries, medium drink, and 1 dipping sauce
Why KFC Brought Popcorn Chicken Back
The chain credited years of direct fan feedback — comments, DMs, and online petitions — as the driving force behind the decision. KFC framed the return as a signal of its commitment to listening to customers, tying it to a wider push to modernize the brand across its global footprint.
KFC Partners with GIPHY for Popcorn Chicken GIFs
To mark the return, KFC launched a collection of exclusive Popcorn Chicken GIFs on GIPHY, featuring Colonel Sanders. The GIFs are designed to slot into the “grab the popcorn” reaction moments — sports finales, reality TV drama, and other high-engagement cultural events — giving fans a branded way to react in conversations where popcorn memes already dominate.
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