Grilled Chicken Fiasco- An Update

It seems like I wasn't the only Memphian who was a perturbed by the lack of grilled chicken in Memphis.  The Commercial Appeal (the Memphis City paper)  ran an article last week that gave some insight on the dilemma.

"Of the 5,200 KFC locations nationwide, less than 200 have opted not to sell the grilled chicken -- 21 of them in Memphis."

"The nearly two dozen local locations that have opted out of KFC's healthier alternative are owned by Jonesboro, Ark.-based Fowler Foods Inc. "

Apparently the cost of the equipment it would take to provide the new grilled chicken was too much of an investment for Fowler Foods.

"Managers at several of Fowler's KFC locations said the reason Memphis is getting the short end of the drumstick is because placing grills in these facilities would cost the franchise owner thousands of dollars."

However, this new chicken seems to be very popular.  In my hometown, the KFC actually had to shut down one day last week because they ran out.

But Memphians, have no fear.  You can still get your grilled chicken at several suburban locations, including Collierville, Lakeland, and Millington.  This chicken lover took a trip to a Collierville KFC branch to sample this new taste phenomenon.  I took advantage of the 2-piece meal deal whch allows the customer to choose a leg and thigh or breast and wing combination with 2 sides, a biscuit, and a drink for only $3.99. 

I found the new grilled chicken to be quite tasty, even after 40 minutes (the time it took me to get home.) And the 2-piece deal is a tremendous value (but only for a limited time) So, if you're local KFC has grilled chicken, it's definitely worth the trip to try it out.  And,if you do, leave me a comment and let me know what you think.

Until next time...

Comments

[D.F.]

I had a breast & wing meal (2 sides, biscuit & drink) in SC & I think it cost $4.99. As a $5 meal, I would consider getting it again (since KFC can get a little pricey IMHO); however, I'm a fan of the "fried" in KFC, so I wouldn't choose it over a comparably-priced fried (extra crispy) meal.

[Tommy Morgan]

I'm actually surprised to hear that they require a grill. As far as I could tell from eating it, it was still fried chicken. Same amount of grease, just had less breading.