A platter of hot, crispy fried chicken is one of the most popular comfort foods — and it’s equally enjoyed during all seasons, especially with an array of sides like coleslaw, corn and biscuits. Fried chicken is so much a common thread in our shared food culture that in recent years fast food chains have vied for the attention of fans with trending menu items ranging from the Popeyes Spicy Chicken Sandwich to the Wendy’s Spicy Chicken Nuggets.
Is it any surprise that this dish is so beloved that it gets its own holiday? National Fried Chicken Day is Tuesday, July 6, and many chains have special deals and freebies planned in celebration.
Curry Up Now
Spice things up on National Fried Chicken Day. Curry Up Now, the nation’s largest and fastest growing Indian concept that is best known for its innovative Indianeats, will officially launch its new Tandoori Fried Chicken Sandwich at all Bay Area, Calif. restaurants on National Fried Chicken Day, July 6. The ‘TFC’ Sandwich, which has been in a soft launch phase since mid-June, features 48 hour tandoori-marinated chicken that is fried to crisp perfection and topped with bombay dust aioli, house made pickled onions, and a chutney of curry leaves, pineapple, and jalapeño on a brioche bun. And Curry Up Now is offering a free Tandoori Fried Chicken Sandwich with the purchase of a Tandoori Fried Chicken Sandwich, both in-store and via its rewards app.
Daring and Sweet Chick
Daring Foods makes 100% plant-based chicken that looks, cooks, and tastes just like the real thing. And now they’ve teamed up with Daring and Sweet Chick to offer an exclusive 100% plant-based Daring sandwich in honor of National Fried Chicken Day. Starting on National Fried Chicken Day (July 6th) until July 11th, you can enjoy this limited time Infatuation x Daring x Sweet Chick collab. Sweet Chick will offer a free Daring Plant-Based Fried Chicken Po’Boy with every Sweet Chick chicken* menu item purchase at their Los Angeles and LES locations. The Daring Po’ Boy Sandwich comes with 100% plant-based Daring chicken, remoulade sauce, iceberg lettuce, heirloom tomato, and lemon, served on a french roll. Even better, if you want to see what the hype is all about, they’ll be handing out Daring samples around the LES location of Sweet Chick on July 6th.
KFC
On July 6, KFC customers will get $3 off a minimum $15 purchase when they include a Pepsi or Diet Pepsi beverage on orders placed through DoorDash. That’s a finger lickin’ good deal!
Pollo Campero
This chain is offering a whopping 50% off of family meals with the code NFCD21 all day long on July 6! This deal is available both online and through their app.
Popeyes
Popeyes has a 12-day “Summer Road Trip” promotion with daily digital offers through July 8. There will be a digital offer to unlock on July 6 in honor of National Fried Chicken Day that will be redeemable at participating locations on app or online orders, good for one day only.
Perdue Farms
Every day is Fry Day at Perdue’s. Their National Fried Chicken Day Organic Chicken Pack is on sale for $69.99 (originally $104.96) and includes a collection of Perdue’s white and dark meat cuts. The bundle includes (all frozen) one 3-lb. Perdue Harvestland Organic Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Pack, one 3-lb. Perdue Harvestland Organic Chicken Wings Party Pack, one 3-lb. Perdue Harvestland Organic Chicken Drumsticks Pack, and one 3-lb. Perdue Harvestland Organic Bone-In Chicken Thighs Pack.
Taco John’s
On Tuesday, July 6, 2021, Taco John’s will be celebrating National Fried Chicken Day by offering an in-app deal where you can get a free Fried Chicken Taco – newly launched on their menu in June – with purchase. Taco John’s Fried Chicken Taco features two white-meat chicken tenders served with lettuce, cheese, and a choice of either jalapeno ranch or new chipotle lime sauce folded in a warm flour tortilla. The Fried Chicken Tacos carry a suggested price of $2.49 each and can be purchase a la carte, as part of a combo meal, or in multi-packs.
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