If you can’t get enough of sweet-and-salty combos, KFC is calling your name with its Chicken & Donuts. This delight is already being advertised on TV, and we’re so ready for it to come to a KFC near us.
What Is This Masterpiece?
This unlikely duo is pretty much what it sounds like: a crispy KFC chicken breast you know and love, sandwiched between two glazed doughnuts. You might’ve pictured one doughnut sliced in two, but KFC is not skimping here. It’s a morning pick-me-up like nothing you’ve seen before. (Chicken & Donuts will also be available as a side-by-side combo, but what’s the fun in that?)
Starting February 24, KFC will be offering Chicken & Donuts for a limited time at all participating locations!
Do Chicken and Doughnuts Really Go Together?
YES. We all love the legendary combo of chicken and waffles, and it’s not a wild leap to replace the waffles with another breakfast star: doughnuts.
While chicken and doughnuts might seem unusual on the surface, many sweet-and-savory flavor combinations work in spite of the clashing flavors. Think sweet-and-sour pork or even good old-fashioned salty-sweet kettle corn.
By the way, you have McGriddles to thank for paving the way for fast food all-in-one breakfast sandwiches. Who could say no to pancakes, bacon, syrup and eggs in a hand-held meal? Here’s to Chicken & Donuts becoming a new classic!
The Recipes That Remind Us of KFC
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Inspired By: KFC Original Recipe Fried Chicken
Crispy, juicy and perfectly seasoned, this really is the best fried chicken recipe, ever. Summer reunions and neighborly gatherings will never be the same. —Lola Clifton, Vinton, Virginia
Inspired By: KFC Mac and Cheese
This is a great way to make America's most popular comfort food. The dish turns out cheesy, rich and creamy. —Jennifer Babcock, Chicopee, Massachusetts
Inspired By: KFC Sweet N' Tangy Barbecue Sauce
I've never cared that much for store bought barbecue sauce. I just like to make things myself from scratch including this spicy, deep red-brown sauce. You'll find it clings well when you slather it on grilled meat. —Helena Georgette Mann, Sacramento, California
Inspired By: KFC Extra Crispy Fried Chicken
This Sunday dinner staple is first fried and then baked to a crispy golden brown. Well-seasoned with oregano and sage, this classic is sure to satisfy diners at church potlucks or late-summer picnics, too. I love fixing it for family and friends. —Donna Kuhaupt, Slinger, Wisconsin
Inspired By: KFC Green Beans
Green beans are great, but they can seem ordinary on their own. Just a couple of extra ingredients give them a sweet and salty attitude. This is definitely my family's favorite way to enjoy them. —Shannon Dobos, Calgary, Alberta
Inspired By: KFC Hot Wings
These fall-off-the-bone-tender wings have just the right amount of heat. The cool blue cheese dressing creates the perfect flavor combination for dipping. —Kevalyn Henderson, Hayward, Wisconsin
Inspired By: KFC Chocolate Chip Cake
You don't have to spend a lot of time to serve an elegant and delicious dessert. Just mix up the batter in one bowl, bake and get ready for people to love this chocolate bundt cake. —Christa Hageman, Telford, Pennsylvania
Inspired By: KFC Buttermilk Ranch Sauce
Give this versatile mix in a decorative jar with instructions for making dip or dressing. Then tuck it into a gift basket along with a pretty serving bowl and snack crackers or chips. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas
Inspired By: KFC Grilled Chicken
I came up with this recipe in college and it's been a household staple ever since. It's a snap to throw together with ingredients I have on hand. —Kendra Doss, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Inspired By: KFC Coleslaw
For me, this is the best coleslaw recipe because a package of shredded cabbage and carrots really cuts down on prep time. This creamy coleslaw recipe is great for potlucks or to serve to your family on a busy weeknight. —Renee Endress, Galva, Illinois
Inspired By: KFC Biscuits
When I was young, my mom would make these biscuits with fresh cream she got from a local farmer. I don't go to those lengths, but the family recipe is still a real treat. —Beverly Sprague, Baltimore, Maryland
Inspired By: KFC Chili Lime Fried Chicken
Who would have guessed that mixing maple syrup, chili sauce and lime juice would make chicken wings taste so good? Family and guests alike will scramble to ensure they get more than one of these utterly delicious wings—so be sure to make extras! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Inspired By: KFC Honey Mustard Sauce
This fast, easy mustard with rice vinegar and honey has more flavor than any other honey mustard dressing I've ever tried. —Sharon Rehm, New Blaine, Arkansas
Inspired By: KFC Seasoned Potato Wedges
I recommend serving these Parmesan potato wedges alongside a salad for a light lunch or serving them as a side dish with a chicken or beef entree. —Beth Ask, Ulster, Pennsylvania
Inspired By: KFC Popcorn Nuggets
We devour these golden brown chicken nuggets at least once a week. If you want to tone down the heat, skip the chipotle pepper. —Cheryl Cook, Palmyra, Virginia
Inspired By: KFC Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
When it comes to mashed potatoes recipes, this is one of my favorites because they can be made ahead, refrigerated and then popped into the oven just prior to dinnertime. When my grandchildren come for dinner, I have to double this recipe. They love it! —Vivian Bailey, Cedar Falls, Iowa
Inspired By: KFC Chicken Pot Pie
Chock-full of chicken, potatoes, peas and corn, this recipe makes two golden pies, so you can serve one at supper and save the other for a busy night. This is the best chicken potpie recipe to have on hand when company comes over. —Karen Johnson, Bakersfield, California
Inspired By: KFC Hot Chicken
When our neighborhood has a cookout, I always take along this chicken and watch it quickly disappear! My family loves this recipe because of the zesty seasoning blend and no-fuss barbecue sauce. —Linda Scott, Hahira, Georgia
Inspired By: KFC Summertime BBQ Sauce
We love a barbecue sauce with all the right moves: ketchup, mustard, lemon juice, chili powder, Worcestershire and brown sugar. —Sandy Klocinski, Summerville, South Carolina
Inspired By: KFC Chicken Strips
These strips are designed for kids, but tasty enough for company. The tender strips are moist and juicy and would also be great on a salad. —Becky Oliver, Fairplay, Colorado
Inspired By: KFC BBQ Rods
This is the one chicken dish my son doesn't put ketchup on. You can make them on smaller skewers, too. — Kathy Martinez, Spring Valley, California
Inspired By: KFC Finger Lickin' Good Sauce
Say no to ho-hum barbecue. Add some zing to chicken or pork with our sauce. —Charlie and Ruthie Knote, Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Inspired By: KFC Georgia Gold Fried Chicken
I get bored with the same old breaded chicken, so I came up with this simple recipe. The coating adds fast flavor to tender chicken cooked on the stovetop. —Laura Theofilis, Leonardtown, Maryland
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