KFC
Fried poultry franchise
KFC is the fast-food chain Kentucky Fried Chicken, known for its fried chicken seasoned with a proprietary blend of herbs and spices.
The abbreviation became the official brand name in 1991.
Let's grab KFC for dinner.
The initialism sometimes appears in jokes or memes riffing on its three-letter structure.
Cayenne-drenched fried chicken
- drumstickStick for striking drums
- wingLimb enabling flight
- thighLeg between hip, knee
- breastUpper front torso
tender · mashed potatoes · potato wedges · coleslaw · biscuits · gravy · pot pie · corn on the cob
Kentucky fried founder
- secret recipeUndisclosed culinary method
- original recipeUnchanged cooking method
- extra crispyIntensely browned and crunchy
- bucketOpen-top carrying vessel
red and white · logo · slogan · mascot
Coating food before frying
- crispyBrittle and snapping
- buttermilkFermented dairy beverage
- marinadeSeasoned steeping liquid
- seasoningSubstance improving food taste
Vehicle-accessible service window
- takeoutRestaurant food for elsewhere
- combo mealBundled restaurant order
- family mealFood shared by relatives
- counter serviceOrder and collect yourself
food court · delivery · value menu · sides · dipping sauce · napkins · finger food
Emotionally consoling dishes
- traditionCustom passed through generations
- childhoodLife's earliest phase
- familiarKnown from experience
- satisfyingProducing fulfillment or pleasure
family dinner · indulgent · hearty · homestyle · gathering · celebration · memories
Licensed brand operator
- franchisorEntity granting franchise rights
- chainLinked segments forming length
- expansionIncrease in scope
- globalRelating to entire world
Nashville hot
Cayenne-drenched fried chicken
breast · tender · mashed potatoes · potato wedges · coleslaw · biscuits · gravy · pot pie · corn on the cob · mac and cheese
Colonel Sanders
Kentucky fried founder
- secret recipeUndisclosed culinary method
- original recipeUnchanged cooking method
- extra crispyIntensely browned and crunchy
bucket · red and white · logo · slogan · mascot
breading
Coating food before frying
- crispyBrittle and snapping
- buttermilkFermented dairy beverage
- marinadeSeasoned steeping liquid
seasoning · batter · golden · juicy · crunchy · herbs · spices
drive-thru
Vehicle-accessible service window
- takeoutRestaurant food for elsewhere
- combo mealBundled restaurant order
- family mealFood shared by relatives
counter service · food court · delivery · value menu · sides · dipping sauce · napkins · finger food
comfort food
Emotionally consoling dishes
- traditionCustom passed through generations
- childhoodLife's earliest phase
- familiarKnown from experience
family dinner · satisfying · indulgent · hearty · homestyle · gathering · celebration · memories
franchisee
Licensed brand operator
- franchisorEntity granting franchise rights
- chainLinked segments forming length
- expansionIncrease in scope
global · locations · royalties · international · outlets
- BrandsNike, Coca-Cola, Apple, Google, Disney
- Chicken RestaurantsChick-fil-A, Raising Cane's, Jollibee, PDQ
- Drive-Thruspickup window, payment window, speaker box, intercom, menu board
- fast foodMcDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's, Taco Bell, Subway
- food courtfood stalls, McDonald's, food vendors, Subway, seating area
- franchisesfranchise, Star Wars, franchising, franchises, franchisor
rotisserie chicken · baked chicken · roasted chicken · Nando's · Boston Market
KFChealth food
Nutrient-dense dietary choices
salad bar · clean eating · organic food · juice bar · farm-to-table
KFChome cooking
Meals prepared at residence
slow food · fine dining · haute cuisine · farm-to-table · chef's table
Kentucky, fried, fry, fries, frying, fryer, chicken, chickens