Fried chicken is one of America’s favorite foods, so it makes sense that there’s a National Fried Chicken Day — and it’s happening on Saturday, July 6.
In the United States, only a few foods are preferred over fried chicken: hamburgers, French fries and grilled cheese sandwiches, according to YouGov’s regularly updated list of America’s most popular foods. Fried chicken scored 83% in popularity among Americans — tied with the cheeseburger — compared to the hamburger (85%) and French fries and grilled cheese (84% each).
There is no known origin for National Fried Chicken Day, the National Day Calendar website states, and no explanation is available on the National Today website either.
Either way, if you’re looking to celebrate this invented holiday on Saturday, many fast food joints and restaurants are offering specials to tempt you in. Many of them will also be offering promotions later this month for National Chicken Finger Day (July 27) and National Chicken Wing Day (July 29).
Don’t forget to also check out your favorite local restaurants’ social media accounts for National Fried Chicken Day deals.
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Burger King: Get a free sandwich on National Fried Chicken Day
In celebration of National Fried Chicken Day, Saturday, July 6, Burger King Royal Perks loyalty program members can get a free Royal Crispy Chicken sandwich with a purchase of $5 or more.
Get KFC gear, plus deals on chicken nuggets and sandwiches
If National Fried Chicken Day automatically brings to mind KFC, the restaurant chain has some new products for you.
KFC has teamed up with pop culture merch site Boxlunch to create a new KFC collection that includes a KFC crossbody bag ($79.90), a windbreaker (currently 20% off, $51.92), a reversible chicken-print bucket hat (20% off, $23.12), and a fanny pack ($44.90). You can enter to win the entire collection on the BoxLunch website.
Plus, if you’re craving KFC on National Fried Chicken Day, deals include 50% off chicken sandwiches (excluding the Chicken Little Sandwich; must redeem offer by clicking on applicable banner before checkout (valid on kfc.com and the KFC app at participating locations).
KFC Rewards members can get a free 2-piece Taste of KFC meal with any online purchase on Saturday, July 6. Other offers include a free 10-piece order of chicken nuggets with sauce with any $10 or more purchase and a 50-piece order of chicken nuggets for $25. All offers are available only on kfc.com and the KFC app at participating restaurants (limit 1 per transaction).
Popeyes Free Boneless Wings Offer
Popeyes Rewards members can get a free order of 6 boneless wings with a $10 purchase through July 14 (valid only on Popeyes.com or the Popeyes app; also valid on Popeyes delivery. Terms and delivery fees apply.)
The restaurant chain made boneless wings a permanent menu item on June 25; flavors include Classic, Honey Lemon Pepper, Signature Hot, Honey BBQ, Sweet ‘N Spicy and Roasted Garlic Parmesan.
The chain also claims to have used bots on the social network X, formerly known as Twitter, to send thousands of codes to those who spoke out against boneless wings after the chain added the dish to its menu. The codes can be redeemed on Saturday, July 6, for a free order of six boneless wings with any purchase made on the Popeyes website or app.
More deals for National Fried Chicken Day
- Angry Chicks: The California-based fast-casual restaurant chain is offering a $3 slider special on Saturday, July 6, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Big buns: In celebration of National Fried Chicken Day, take $3 off chicken sandwiches from the Northern Virginia chain, including Fricken Good Fried Chicken, BYOC and Shirlington Hot Fried Chicken Sammies.
- Bird cry: The Denver-founded chain — 14 restaurants in three states — will offer a $1 Original Chicken Sandwich all day Saturday, July 6, in stores. (Use promo code “ChickenDay”; limit one per guest.)
- Bonchon: The Asian fast food chain is adding a new item, the Bonchon Korean Fried Chicken Sandwich, to its permanent menu on Saturday, July 6. Served on a warm brioche bun, the chicken breast is double-fried for extra crispiness and accompanied by soy-garlic sauce, spices or Korean barbecue. Also served with coleslaw and fries.
- BurgerFi: The burger chain is offering a buy-one-get-one-free fried chicken sandwich deal when you dine in on Saturday, July 6. Also available with Frank’s RedHot Buffalo Wings hot sauce. Dessert options include a build-your-own Coca-Cola Freestyle Float made with vanilla frozen yogurt (available at participating locations).
- Lee’s Famous Chicken Recipe: Just in time for National Fried Chicken Day, the chain is offering a new Buffalo Collection featuring a Buffalo Chicken Sandwich, Buffalo Mac and Cheese Bowl and Buffalo Chicken Strips. Join the Lee’s Famous Rewards loyalty program to get a free regular drink and earn rewards points for every dollar spent (available at participating locations).
- Jack in the box: Current and new Jack Pack loyalty members can get a free chicken sandwich with any purchase of $1 or more. Choices include Jack’s Spicy Chicken, Homemade Ranch Chicken Club and Grilled Chicken Sandwich. To redeem the offer, sign up in the Jack’s app or at jackinthebox.com.
- Jollibee: Get two free pieces of Chickenjoy fried chicken with every 10-piece bucket ordered online from the Asian restaurant chain through July 10 (use code NFCD2024 at checkout).
- Crispy and crispy chicken: The chain is celebrating National Fried Chicken Day with limited-time specials on “Your Choice” combo deals starting at $5.99, including the Cajun Chicken Sandwich, Three Tenders or a three-piece order of bone-in chicken (each comes with potato wedges; offers valid at participating locations).
- Chicken Camper: In honor of National Fried Chicken Day, the fast-food chain is offering its app users a $5 credit to use from Friday, July 5, through Sunday, July 7. You can also still order Pollo Campero’s Fourth of July Pack (available through July 7), which includes 50 pieces of chicken, three sides, and 26 buns or tortillas (order online; price varies by location).
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