What can be a better combo than burger and fries? When you think of a burger, probably your go-to restaurant is Burger King. Perhaps, your most placed order is a burger with fries and a coke. If you are in a hurry, you might order it from the drive-through. But what if, instead of fries, you order the special Burger King Chicken Fries? It would be like a double-treat. Chicken and fries, both together. Now this could be the best version of fries ever made by any fast-food restaurant chain. Let us know more detail about ‘Burger King Chicken Fries’.
Burger King Chicken Fries
Burger King Chicken Fries is one of the most beloved of all the food served at Burger King. It is convenient, and along with being a snack, it is a type of meal. The target customers for the chicken fries are the working class of America.
They can order the chicken fries from the drive-through and enjoy the fries while they drive to or from work. The packing of the fries is such that the box can fit into the cup holder installed inside the cars. The design of the flap allows you to place the sauce or the dip into it. You can enjoy your fries with any dip you like.
History of the Burger King Chicken Fries
The BK chicken fries were launched in 2005 for the first time. Burger King needed something new to be included in the menu to increase the sales. Food chains are always in a need of new items to add to their menus.
With more and more growing competition in the eatery world, the need to add creativity is always high. The food that is already popular will have their lovers coming to eat at the restaurant no matter what, but with new delicacies on the list, new customers will be attracted. They cannot risk losing the old ones because of monotony either.
Hence, Burger King introduced one of its kind chicken fries in 2005. It was a hit amongst the customers. The food and the packing being a user-friendly product, the adults loved it. Alas, that was not for very long. In 2012, Burger King stopped serving chicken fries. The customers were heavily disappointed. But the franchise had decided to replace the amazing chicken fries with chicken strips.
The Comeback of BK Chicken Fries
The fans of the chicken fries were so heartbroken because of the discontinuation of their most desired food, they started a few social media campaigns. There were several pages on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Reddit posting solely about their love for the chicken fries. They even had a petition about it on Change.org.
Eventually, Burger King took notice of all the cries of the fans and reintroduced the chicken fries in 2014. But the wishes were only partially granted, as they only brought the fries back on the menu as a limited-time deal. This is easier for the restaurant, as they do not have to make any permanent changes in their kitchen. Limited-time offers temporarily affect the kitchen.
But the prayers of the fans did not go in vain. Burger King granted their wish and the precious chicken fries made a comeback on the menu, permanently in 2015.
Experiments with Chicken Fries
As is normal for the food franchises to experiment with their food, Burger King also experimented with the fries and served different variants of it. The first experiment was to spice up the fries.
In a survey done by Burger King, they found out that most people prefer hot and spicy food. So, in 2015, to please their customers, they introduced ‘Fiery Chicken Fries’. The fries were extremely spicy. They included various spices with black pepper and cayenne. But it was only a limited-time deal.
Next in the line was the ‘Cheetos Chicken Fries’ experiment. In 2016, Burger King introduced these chicken fries which were coated with cheesy Cheetos powder. This too was only available for a limited time at the restaurant.
Burger King also made sure that the packing of the fries was according to the flavors inside. The basic fries pack has a chicken face on it and under it says, “Chicken Fries!” The fiery fries had an angry-looking bird with a red mask, resembling the color of the fries. The Cheetos one had an orange-colored chick wearing sunglasses, resembling Chester Cheetah.
Conclusion
Burger King Chicken fries are one the most preferred and convenient food served at Burger King. It was introduced in 2005 but was discontinued in 2012. It was reintroduced in 2015 and since then it has been a favorite of many customers.
The packaging is such that it fits in the cup holders of cars. It was made for the working class of America so they can enjoy chicken even when they are rushing to or from work. It can be made at home, but you can always buy it from a restaurant.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.1) Does Burger King fry its chicken fries?
Ans. Yes, the chicken fries are deep-fried in hot oil.
Q.2) How many chicken fries come in an order?
Ans. Nine chicken fries come in a single pack of fries.
Q.3) How many calories does it contain?
Ans. Burger King claims that each pack contains about 429 calories, but it might vary.
Q.4) Are chicken fries good?
Ans. They are delicious, but if you have any doubt, you should try and find out.
