These Are the Craziest KFC Menu Items from Around the World
KFC has spent more than a decade using international markets to test menu ideas that would never clear a standard United States rollout. These products were developed, priced, marketed, and sold through official locations, often tied to local eating habits or limited-time campaigns. So, we’ve put together 10 of the wildest KFC menu items that actually made it onto menus around the world.
The Chizza
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This item replaced pizza dough with a full fried chicken filet. The toppings included marinara sauce, melted mozzarella, and pepperoni. First introduced in the Philippines in 2015, it later rolled through several international markets before arriving in the United States as a limited run. Structurally, it was closer to chicken parmesan than pizza, but the presentation did all the work.
Double Down Dog
The Philippines also delivered this hybrid: a hot-dog sausage stuffed with cheese, sitting inside a fried-chicken filet that replaced the bun, with mayo and sauce finishing the build. It became one of the earliest signs that the Double Down concept could stretch beyond sandwiches.
KFC And Donuts Sandwich
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This sandwich used two glazed donuts as buns, trapping a fried chicken filet in the middle. First tested in select United States markets, it went national in 2019. Reviews split fast, with some praising the sweet-and-salty contrast and others questioning the structural integrity after two bites.
Cheetos Sandwich
In 2019, KFC teamed with Cheetos for a sandwich coated in bright orange sauce, topped with actual Cheetos, and served on a bun with mayo. It ran for four weeks in the United States and expanded into popcorn chicken and loaded fries. The color alone carried most of the attention.
Deep Fried Corn Soup
Japan introduced a snack that looked like a chicken nugget but burst open with hot corn soup. Breaded, fried, and sold as a limited item, it leaned into texture shock more than flavor. However, the concept worked because it felt engineered.
Zinger Double Down
South Korea adapted the Double Down with a spicy Zinger profile. Chicken patties replaced bread again, but the filling shifted to include a hamburger patty, cheese, and bacon. Nutritional data showed it nearly maxed out daily sodium and saturated fat recommendations in one serving.
Shrimp Burger
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China’s KFC menu is often larger and more complex than its United States counterpart. The shrimp burger featured a breaded patty packed with whole shrimp pieces. It showed how far KFC was willing to step away from chicken when local demand supported it.
Shrimp Donut
Thailand introduced a ring-shaped fried shrimp item that resembled a donut. It worked as a snack and showed KFC experimenting with form as much as with flavor. The shape alone made it instantly recognizable.
Creamed Corn And Cream Cheese Chicken Sandwich
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Brazil tested a chicken sandwich topped with creamed corn blended with Philadelphia cream cheese. The flavor profile was rich and comforting, even if the pairing felt unexpected. It reflected regional preferences.
Edible Coffee Cups
The United Kingdom briefly offered coffee served in cups made of heat-resistant white chocolate. After finishing the drink, customers could eat the cup. It focused on packaging innovation and still ranks among the strangest ideas KFC approved.