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Related: About this forumKFC says new boneless chicken is a 'game changer'
This is more than just "chicken tenders" - boneless drumstick, thighs, and breasts? At least the breasts I can imagine (no pun intended) but what the hell did they do to the drumsticks and thighs? And is it so hard to eat meat off a bone anyway?
Trying to tear meat off a chicken skeleton is an annoyance for many Americans, especially younger ones. So KFC, in what its calling a game changer of a move, is ditching the bones.
The Kentucky-based chicken chain is rolling out its Original Recipe Boneless options on April 14 as it attempts to draw back patrons seeking more portable, convenient foods.
In the U.S., 80% of fried chicken is served off the bone in the form of strips, bites and filets, according to the company. Competitors such as McDonalds, Chick-fil-A and Burger King are invading the chicken market with hassle-free chicken offerings such as wraps, nuggets and sandwiches.
That leaves a slim market for the drumstick, thigh and breast pieces KFC is known for serving up. Hence the new boneless launch, which KFC says in a statement is more than just a promotional product; its a new way of doing business.
The solid pieces of chicken will become a flagship offering, according to the chain, which is offering a two-piece combo with a side order, biscuit and drink for $4.99. A 10-piece mixed bucket -- four boneless pieces and six pieces on-the-bone -- costs $14.99.
The Kentucky-based chicken chain is rolling out its Original Recipe Boneless options on April 14 as it attempts to draw back patrons seeking more portable, convenient foods.
In the U.S., 80% of fried chicken is served off the bone in the form of strips, bites and filets, according to the company. Competitors such as McDonalds, Chick-fil-A and Burger King are invading the chicken market with hassle-free chicken offerings such as wraps, nuggets and sandwiches.
That leaves a slim market for the drumstick, thigh and breast pieces KFC is known for serving up. Hence the new boneless launch, which KFC says in a statement is more than just a promotional product; its a new way of doing business.
The solid pieces of chicken will become a flagship offering, according to the chain, which is offering a two-piece combo with a side order, biscuit and drink for $4.99. A 10-piece mixed bucket -- four boneless pieces and six pieces on-the-bone -- costs $14.99.
More: http://www.latimes.com/business/money/la-fi-mo-kfc-boneless-chicken-20130405,0,3541323.story
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KFC says new boneless chicken is a 'game changer' (Original Post)
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Apr 2013
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skepticscott
(13,029 posts)1. A boneless chicken is no more welcome
in a KFC bucket than it is in Congress.
bif
(22,678 posts)2. "Trying to tear meat off a chicken skeleton is an annoyance for many Americans"
I'm sure a lot of folks stay up late fretting over this.
Tab
(11,093 posts)3. My bad... they must of been talking about one of these....
Or, god forbid, one of these...
Resulting in this:
freshwest
(53,661 posts)4. I do like the first picture, everyone is just so relaxed. The last could be that cloned stuff. Eek.
cbayer
(146,218 posts)5. I can't tell what some of their pieces are even with the bones left in.
KFC is, imo, the worst fried chicken on the market. Taking the bones out won't make it any better.
eppur_se_muova
(36,246 posts)6. mlup mlup mlplfff !
Last edited Sun Apr 7, 2013, 01:26 PM - Edit history (1)
That's the sound a boneless chicken makes.
jambo101
(797 posts)7. This wont last long
As bones make up half the bulk of any KFC chicken people are going to feel getting their meals with what seems like only half the product is going to have people going elsewhere for their fry fix.