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While KFC's fried chicken is beloved by fast food enthusiasts, its signature buckets of chicken and tubs of gravy are rarely associated with upscale dining experiences.
KFC Australia might just shift this perception. As reported by Food & Wine, the Australian division of the global chicken chain has collaborated with Sydney’s nel. restaurant and chef Nelly Robinson to craft an 11-course tasting menu, showcasing some of KFC’s most iconic dishes.
KFC's popcorn chicken receives a gourmet makeover. | Courtesy of KFC AustraliaThe culinary innovation features charcoal-grilled chicken wings, potato buns accompanied by a 'gravy candle,' a quinoa-and-gold-coated drumstick, popcorn chicken served with celeriac soup, and a sauce plate artfully designed to resemble the face of Colonel Harland Sanders, KFC’s founder. The remaining courses will be revealed at a later time.
The Colonel. | Courtesy of KFC AustraliaKFC will offer this exclusive menu from April 1 to April 3 at a yet-to-be-revealed Sydney location. Reservations can be made online, priced at AUD $75 per person.
Would Colonel Sanders give his approval? Known for his meticulous attention to food consistency, the late chicken magnate’s stance on this remains uncertain. However, it’s been a notable week for Sanders, as his life story is set to be portrayed in an upcoming biopic inspired by the 1996 book The Colonel’s Secret: Eleven Herbs and a Spicy Daughter, authored by his daughter, Margaret Sanders.
