Kentucky Grilled Chicken

What is it?

Launched in 2009, this grilled chicken was marinated in a blend of herbs and smoky seasoning, then slow-cooked over heat instead of fried. Pieces come with visible grill marks and a drier surface than KFC's breaded items, with a flavor profile that leans peppery, tangy, and lightly smoky. Compared with Original Recipe or Extra Crispy, it's part of the chain's smaller grilled branch, built around whole chicken pieces rather than breading and frying. Each piece keeps the bone in, so the format stays closer to traditional grilled chicken than a boneless strip or nugget.