Did you say free chicken?
Colonel Harland David Sanders wasn’t really a colonel. He did serve in the Army, but his career wasn’t in the military. It led to this day… KFC free grilled chicken day.
He knew chicken.
The honorary title “Kentucky Colonel” was bestowed upon him by state Governor Ruby Laffoon for his innovative ways of cooking chicken. He kept “Colonel” for himself. But he didn’t find success overnight. Like many of us, he needed a cash advance and installment loans to get started.
And he knows you like FREE
Monday, April 27 (today) is KFC free grilled chicken day! The recession hits just keep on coming…
Kathrien Ahn blogs for Manolith that every customer who comes in to participating KFC locations is entitled to receive one free piece of KFC’s new Kentucky Grilled chicken. To find the location nearest you, go to KFC.com and enter in your zip code.
What’s nice about this little promotion is that unlike other free food days that various establishments held on tax day, Kentucky Fried Chicken’s recession-busting little handout requires no clip or print coupons. Just show up! A delectable piece of grilled chicken with the Kentucky Colonel’s special blend of secret herbs and spices is waiting for you. And it’s sure to be delicious.
No coupons required
For those of you who study popular culture, Ahn points out that KFC no longer uses the words “Kentucky Fried Chicken” on any of its signage or in any of its advertisements. Did you notice that? Is it that necessary to bend over backward to the America calorie police? Do people think that the chicken is no longer fried? Do health pundits have anything better to do with their time?
Apparently not, and the Kentucky Fried Chicken marketing people have bought into it. Their latest campaign is based upon the idea that you must “Unthink” everything you think you know about Kentucky Fried Chicken. No Original Recipe, no Extra Crispy – they’re all about healthier grilling chicken now. If you can talk yourself into feeling good about going into a Kentucky Fried Chicken and ordering grilled chicken, you need to examine your priorities. I feel this way about people who drink diet soda, too.
It’s free… I won’t quibble too much
Sure, a piece of the new grilled chicken is supposed to have 180 calories and 4 grams of fat, where an Original Recipe piece would have 370 calories and 20 grams of fat… there’s a difference there. But if you’re deeply concerned about healthy food when you walk into a Kentucky FRIED Chicken, you have failed. Go to the grocery store, buy chicken breast and cook it at home. Don’t fry it. You’ll do fine.
But how can you beat a piece of free chicken? Get thee to KFC. The Colonel might scoff at the grill marks, but it will save you money.
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A lot of the grilled chicken alternatives being offered by fast food restaurants aren’t what they seem. The grilled chicken breasts, precooked and microwavable that you’d find at supermarkets is essentially what they’re selling – loaded with preservatives and sodium. It’s not that much healthier – you’re better off buying chicken breasts that need cooking. There’s also the satisfaction of what you can cook for yourself to go along with it.
It’s a shame that Oprah is promoting this unhealthy garbage, and that’s exactly what it is. It contains MSG and trans-fat among other unhealthy ingredients. Here’s a detailed discussion of why KFC’s grilled chicken is unhealthy.