Once I got my hands on the KFC Beyond Fried Chicken, I was impressed. Once I got to order they had the option of 6 or 12 pieces and the option to make it a combo with fries and a drink. This commitment to producing an excellent vegan chicken product motivated me to wait it out. KFC had been working on the Beyond Meat chicken recipe for two years and according to the company they wanted “a recipe that replicates the same taste and texture of whole muscle chicken, so that it pulls apart like KFC’s traditional fried chicken breast, with KFC’s signature breading.” One indicator that had me excited about Beyond Fried Chicken was KFC’s commitment to making a great product.
Some fast food plant-based products have been lacking and I wasn’t too eager to wait all day for a cardboard tasting, flavorless alternative. Due to the limited availability, the lineup was long and after waiting for about 45 minutes I wondered if it was even worth it. Upon heading to my local KFC to pick up the new Beyond Fried Chicken, my first indication that this would be something to encounter was the line. Until Beyond Fried Chicken Nuggets are an option available at all KFC locations in the U.S., there are a few menu items a vegan can enjoy. However, they are fried in the same fryers, so if that’s a no-go for you, then you should avoid it. You are welcome to try this if you aren’t super worried about cross-contamination. One can only hope!ĭuring Veganuary of 2022, otherwise known as January, Beyond Fried Chicken was available at most United States locations for a limited time. There is a chance that KFC’s Beyond Fried Chicken will become a permanent part of all locations worldwide eventually. At KFC, they use Beyond Meat, which was founded in 2009 by Ethan Brown. If you live in the U.K., accessing this vegan chicken will likely be easier for you than it would be for those in the United States. began to test out vegan and vegetarian fried chicken items. These include onion rings, beans, and other tasty treats.Īround August 2019, some KFC locations in the U.K. Those who live in the United Kingdom have quite a few more vegan options available at KFC locations near them than what can be found here in the United States. However, KFC has more options than some other chicken restaurants in the world, such as Bojangles or Popeyes. Most items on the menu here are not vegan-friendly. It makes perfect sense that a restaurant known for its chicken products would not carry too many vegan options.
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