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"Skippy wants his zinger box": Kangaroo bounces into KFC

<p>Roos hungry? </p> <p>It's not every day you walk into a fast food store to see Australia's national animal hopping around, but that's exactly what happened at a KFC in Western Australia. </p> <p>One man captured the animal making a bounce-by at a KFC in Busselton, WA on Sunday. Filmed from the car park, the man captured the young roo through the store window as it hopped around tables, with a few customers unbothered by the not-so-average customer. </p> <p>A follow-up clip showed the roo finally escaping through the door before bouncing across the car park to freedom. </p> <p>A KFC spokesperson confirmed that no one was hurt in the incident to <em>Yahoo News Australia</em> saying: "After roaming the restaurant for a bit, it then decided it was time to bounce. We can confirm no customers, team members or marsupials were injured as a result."</p> <p><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /><iframe class="embedly-embed" style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border-width: 0px; border-style: initial; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; width: 552px; max-width: 100%; color: #323338; font-family: Figtree, Roboto, 'Noto Sans Hebrew', 'Noto Kufi Arabic', 'Noto Sans JP', sans-serif; background-color: #ffffff; outline: none !important;" title="tiktok embed" src="https://cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2Fembed%2Fv2%2F7415551078130846984&amp;display_name=tiktok&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40torriebolton%2Fvideo%2F7415551078130846984%3Fembed_source%3D121374463%252C121451205%252C121439635%252C121433650%252C121404359%252C121351166%252C72778571%252C121331973%252C120811592%252C120810756%253Bnull%253Bembed_masking%26refer%3Dembed%26referer_url%3Dau.news.yahoo.com%252Fkangaroo-seen-bouncing-around-kfc-store-as-customer-eats-thats-australia-for-ya-231742682.html%26referer_video_id%3D7415551078130846984&amp;image=https%3A%2F%2Fp16-sign-sg.tiktokcdn.com%2Fobj%2Ftos-alisg-p-0037%2FosMEHCJdBDV6acepD6FXgMIERAtDATAfEsBmtV%3Flk3s%3Db59d6b55%26x-expires%3D1726884000%26x-signature%3Dzb8SyBxQ7JP5vW2fa6KOG9yzJFA%253D%26shp%3Db59d6b55%26shcp%3D-&amp;key=59e3ae3acaa649a5a98672932445e203&amp;type=text%2Fhtml&amp;schema=tiktok" width="340" height="700" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p> <p>The incident caught the attention of social media users from overseas, with one writing: "That is the most Australian thing I've ever seen come from Australia."</p> <p>"That's Australia for ya," another agreed. </p> <p>"Skippy wants his zinger box," another joked. </p> <p>"Bro was sitting there like it's normal," another added, confused by how calm the customers inside the KFC were. </p> <p>"Imagine if it left with a twelve piece box" another added. </p> <p><em>Images: TikTok</em></p>

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A KFC employee shares secrets behind the herbs and spices recipe

<p dir="ltr">KFC lures in millions of customers per week worldwide, with most people flocking to the fast food chain for the world-famous fried chicken.</p> <p dir="ltr">A popular TV program in the UK called Secrets of the Fast Food Giants has lifted the lid on secrets behind the famous breadcrumb coating that gives KFC’s chicken its famous and distinctive taste. </p> <p dir="ltr">KFC worker Jo said the chain is fiercely protective of the flavouring and only a handful of people know the full recipe.</p> <p dir="ltr">“It’s kept in a vault in Kentucky,” she said.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Across KFC, only two or three people actually know the exact recipe.”</p> <p dir="ltr">“We have two different spice blenders so one factory does half of the blend, and then another does the second half and then packs it.”</p> <p dir="ltr">“So actually not one factory knows the complete recipe.”</p> <p dir="ltr">Jo also shared how the KFC buckets are made of a whole chicken cut into nine pieces.</p> <p dir="ltr">“That allows us to have the perfect ratio of our breading to chicken,” she explained.</p> <p dir="ltr">Meanwhile, popcorn chicken is made from chicken breast and coated in a light seasoning.</p> <p dir="ltr">Additionally, a million and a half pots of gravy are sold at KFC a week, and some diehard fans even put it away for Christmas Day.</p> <p dir="ltr">“This is an original recipe that has come from the fryers, we drain it overnight and then it goes into making our gravy,” according to the KFC employee. </p> <p dir="ltr">“It’s literally as you’d make gravy at home with those meat juices.”</p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-c439daf5-7fff-6ade-a7d0-68d56c9b05ff"></span></p> <p dir="ltr">KFC was founded in 1954 and has 24,000 outlets globally.</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image: Shutterstock</em></p>

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It's cluckin' back! How to make your own iconic Peking Cluk burger at home

<p dir="ltr">It's sticky, sweet, and packed with the flavour you expect from Peking duck pancakes… only in delicious burger form. </p> <p dir="ltr">From the mind of Dimsimlim and Peking Duk, the burger itself consists of KFC Original Recipe fillets dunked in a hoisin glaze made from – hoisin sauce, honey, plum sauce, and Chinese 5 spice, topped off with cabbage, spring onion, and cucumber slaw giving it that fresh crunchy texture. </p> <p dir="ltr">So, whether you’re craving KFC or Chinese food for dinner, now you can sort yourself the best of both worlds – and the best part? It’s so simple to replicate at home you’ll be marvelling at your own abilities in the kitchen.</p> <p dir="ltr">Don’t forget to share your creations on social media and tag @kfcaustralia, @dimsimlim and @pekingduk. </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>KFC Peking Cluk Burger Recipe:</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Serves: 2 Burgers</p> <p dir="ltr">Prep Time: 10 minutes</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Ingredients:</strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">2 x KFC Original Recipe Fillets</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">2 x Soft White Bread Rolls </p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">1 x Cup White Cabbage, Shredded</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">1 x Spring Onion, Chopped</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">½ x Cucumber, Sliced into Thin Strips</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Hoisin Glaze:</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">90mL x Hoisin Sauce</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">1/8 tsp x Honey</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">30mL x Plum Sauce</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">1/8 tsp x Five-Spice Powder</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">80-100mL x Boiling Water</p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">Method:</p> <ol> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Slice the bread rolls into halves.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">In a medium bowl combine cabbage, spring onion and cucumber, then divide mixture in half and place on the bottom of each bread roll.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">In a wok, whisk together Hoisin sauce, plum sauce, honey, five-spice, and boiling water.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Using tongs, dunk each KFC Original Recipe fillet into the sauce and place on top of the cabbage.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Place the top of the bread roll on each fillet and serve.</p> </li> </ol> <p dir="ltr"> <strong>Tips: </strong></p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-99328be7-7fff-9dfc-dab6-26314949735d"></span></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Keep fillets warm by placing the KFC fillets box in a 120c oven whilst preparing the Peking Cluk Burger</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Adding the plum sauce and honey gives the glaze gloss and shine</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Boiling water melts the plum sauce and honey whilst warming and thinning the sauce to produce a glaze.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Any leftover glaze can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.</p> </li> </ul>

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Bear breaks into people’s home to steal their KFC

<p dir="ltr">A man in California was in for quite a surprise when he arrived home to a bear in his kitchen. Not just that, but the bear was helping itself to his KFC!</p> <p dir="ltr">Sierra Madre resident John Holden found the bear in his kitchen, and said there was at least one other bear in the house and a third outside. He told ABC7, "I've had a lot of other encounters with them. I've actually had them bump into me a couple times in the backyard, but definitely never in the house like that.”</p> <p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WdMEWlEmESo" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p> <p dir="ltr">He said that the bears made a mess of his house, and he finally got them to leave by making loud noises. Despite that, they simply retreated to his backyard, lazing around after what was obviously a filling meal.</p> <p dir="ltr">The Californian city of Sierra Madre is in Los Angeles County, in the foothills of the San Gabriel Valley, below the southern edge of the Angeles National Forest. What that means is that bear sightings aren’t particularly uncommon, although catching them eating KFC certainly remains a rare occurrence.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a rel="noopener" href="https://abc7.com/bear-san-dimas-school-lockdown/11173375/" target="_blank">Just last week</a>, a bear wandered around the grounds of an elementary school in San Dimas, before making itself comfortable in a tree at a nearby home. That bear was tranquilised, caught, and released into the wild. A cub was also spotted near the elementary school, but its whereabouts are unknown. Wildlife officials believe the adult was a mother bear looking for the cub.</p> <p dir="ltr">Black bears are the only species of bear native to California, but they come in a number of colours, ranging from solid black to shades of brown. The last California grizzly bear, the bear found on the Californian state flag, was seen in 1924.</p>

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University students jailed after finding KFC loophole

<p>A group of Chinese university students have been sentenced to up to two and a half years in jail after they found a loophole to receive AUD $40,000 worth of KFC.</p> <p>The university students from east China’s Jiangsu Province scammed KFC through their mobile apps,<span> </span><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202105/1223171.shtml" target="_blank">the<span> </span><em>Global Times</em><span> </span>reports.</a></p> <p>The group obtained free KFC meals and made profits by reselling it.</p> <p>In total, the fast food giant had economic losses equating to 200,000 yuan ($40,000).</p> <p>One student discovered that through his WeChat account, he could get meals and coupons without fronting up the money.</p> <p>The young person would sell coupons as well as meals to make a profit.</p> <p>He would also order meals for himself.</p> <p>In the time period between April and October 2018, his dealings led for the company to lose over 58,000 yuan ($11,000).</p> <p>The other students that were part of the elaborate scam had losses that ranged from 8,900 yuan ($1700) to 47,000 yuan ($9400) each.</p> <p>The court ruled the main instigator, whose last name is Xu, would be given a two-and-a-half-year jail sentence, along with a 6000 yuan ($1200) fine.</p> <p>They were charged for “crimes of fraud and imparting criminal methods”.</p> <p>The other four scammers were sentenced from 15 months to two years in jail.</p> <p>They were also fined between 1000 yuan ($200) and 4000 yuan ($800).</p>

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Michelin impossible: Why this outback KFC restaurant is chasing the highest food honour

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A KFC restaurant in Alice Springs, Northern Territory is pushing for one of the highest international dining honours available: A Michelin Star.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sam Edelman, who owns the Alice Springs KFC, told </span><a href="https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/bangkok-thailand-30-mg-price-2018-1044552979?src=mTnFWWy_AkbDyqiK7wAn_w-1-2&amp;studio=1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Yahoo News Australia</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> he runs the “most remote KFC in the world” and meets the criteria for the star.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"> “My store serves people who travel from 500 to 1000km away,” Mr Edelman said.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“That’s part of the criteria - the food is worth a detour, worth a journey to enjoy.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Edelman came up with the idea after watching a documentary on Netflix.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In order to get a Michelin star, the restaurant has to use quality products, have a “mastery of flavour and cooking techniques”, the chefs must have personality, it should be value for money and the food has to be consistent.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">However, the guide for the star has been met with criticism as people think it’s biased towards French cuisine and technique.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In 2016, it awarded a star to a cheap Singapore street food outlet known for a braised chicken dish in a welcome break from tradition.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Edelman is hoping to get the attention of the Michelin judges to a variety of quality restaurants across Australia.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“It’s a bit of Michelin: Impossible, but let’s make it possible,” he said.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“As I say to my staff sometimes, ‘bucket, why not?’”</span></p>

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The secret that makes KFC’s fried chicken so crunchy

<p>Not all fried chicken is created equal.<br /><br />Below, KFC's secret recipe to drumstick perfection is revealed.</p> <div class="view view-article-slider view-id-article_slider view-display-id-article_slider_block view-dom-id-dd28f7ccf28aa8571c06db372d2237a1"> <div class="view-content"> <div class="views-field views-field-field-slides"> <div class="field-content"> <div class="field-collection-view clearfix view-mode-full field-collection-view-final"> <div class="entity entity-field-collection-item field-collection-item-field-slides clearfix"> <div class="content"> <div class="field field-name-field-slide-title field-type-text field-label-hidden"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even"><strong>Make crispy chicken. Never leave the house again</strong></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-name-field-slide-content field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even"> <p>Nothing says comfort food quite like a bucket of fried chicken.</p> <p>But few places do it better than the aptly-named Kentucky Fried Chicken, especially when paired with creamy mashed potatoes and a buttery biscuit.</p> <p>What sets Kentucky Fried Chicken apart from the rest? It’s how crispy they’re able to make their chicken.</p> <p>Now, you can recreate KFC’s secret recipe at home by following the steps below.</p> <p>We bet you won’t even be able to taste a difference.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="views-field views-field-field-slides"> <div class="field-content"> <div class="field-collection-view clearfix view-mode-full field-collection-view-final"> <div class="entity entity-field-collection-item field-collection-item-field-slides clearfix"> <div class="content"> <div class="field field-name-field-slide-title field-type-text field-label-hidden"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even"><strong>Break out the 11 secret herbs and spices</strong></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-name-field-slide-content field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even"> <p>To really nail the traditional flavor of Kentucky Fried Chicken, it’s all about their 11-spice seasoning blend.</p> <p>Combine KFC’s secret recipe for its breading with two cups of flour to thoroughly coat your chicken pieces after dipping in an egg and milk wash.</p> <p>2/3 tablespoon salt<br />3 tablespoons white pepper<br />1 tablespoon black pepper<br />1/2 tablespoon basil<br />1 tablespoon celery salt<br />1 tablespoon dried mustard<br />2 tablespoons garlic salt<br />1 tablespoon ground ginger<br />1/3 tablespoon oregano<br />4 tablespoons paprika<br />1/2 tablespoon thyme</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="views-field views-field-field-slides"> <div class="field-content"> <div class="field-collection-view clearfix view-mode-full field-collection-view-final"> <div class="entity entity-field-collection-item field-collection-item-field-slides clearfix"> <div class="content"> <div class="field field-name-field-slide-title field-type-text field-label-hidden"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even"><strong>Fry immediately</strong></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-name-field-slide-content field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even"> <p>Some insist that you should let the coated chicken sit before frying.</p> <p>Not at KFC—their rule is “from flour to fryer.”</p> <p>If the chicken is left to sit, the breading will soften for a less-than-crispy result and the skin will fall off the chicken too easily.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="views-field views-field-field-slides"> <div class="field-content"> <div class="field-collection-view clearfix view-mode-full field-collection-view-final"> <div class="entity entity-field-collection-item field-collection-item-field-slides clearfix"> <div class="content"> <div class="field field-name-field-slide-title field-type-text field-label-hidden"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even"><strong>All about the fryer</strong></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-name-field-slide-content field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even"> <p>KFC swears by high temperature, industrial-strength pressure fryers for their extra-crispy skin.</p> <p>While you won’t be able at deep fry with your at home pressure cooker, you can still recreate the KFC crunch with a deep fryer, a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot.</p> <p>Simply heat your oil to 350 or 360 degrees and leave each piece in for exactly 12 minutes.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="views-field views-field-field-slides"> <div class="field-content"> <div class="field-collection-view clearfix view-mode-full field-collection-view-final"> <div class="entity entity-field-collection-item field-collection-item-field-slides clearfix"> <div class="content"> <div class="field field-name-field-slide-title field-type-text field-label-hidden"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even"><strong>The real secret ingredient</strong></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-name-field-slide-content field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even"> <p>According to Ron Douglas, author of <em>America’s Most Wanted Recipes</em>, the real key to the perfect crispy texture is one thing: Accent, which is monosodium glutamate (MSG) flavour enhancer.</p> <p>You can add this into your seasoning mix before breading or sprinkle it on the chicken after frying.</p> <p>Regardless, it’s a must.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="views-field views-field-field-slides"> <div class="field-content"> <div class="field-collection-view clearfix view-mode-full field-collection-view-final"> <div class="entity entity-field-collection-item field-collection-item-field-slides clearfix"> <div class="content"> <div class="field field-name-field-slide-title field-type-text field-label-hidden"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even"><strong>Take a rest</strong></div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-name-field-slide-content field-type-text-long field-label-hidden"> <div class="field-items"> <div class="field-item even"> <p>Biting into a piece of chicken right out of the fryer isn’t the smartest idea.</p> <p>At Kentucky Fried Chicken, they “hold” the chicken in an oven set to 175 degrees for about 20 minutes according to a former employee.</p> <p>This allows the chicken to finish cooking while keeping it warm and the skin crunchy.</p> <p>Do the same by holding your fried chicken in a warm oven for a few minutes.</p> <p>Even if you follow the above step by step, cracking the crispy skin code may be difficult to do at home.</p> <p>That’s because the texture we all love and crave is largely due to their method of cooking - and if you don’t have a restaurant-grade pressure fryer, it can be tough to recreate.</p> <p>However, using KFC’s secret recipe along with a deep fryer can still have delicious results.</p> <p><em>Written by <span>Amanda Tarlton</span>. This article first appeared in </em><span><em><a href="http://www.readersdigest.com.au/kitchen-tips/secret-makes-kfcs-fried-chicken-so-crunchy">Reader’s Digest</a></em></span><em>. For more of what you love from the world’s best-loved magazine, </em><span><em><a href="http://readersdigest.innovations.com.au/c/readersdigestemailsubscribe?utm_source=over60&amp;utm_medium=articles&amp;utm_campaign=RDSUB&amp;keycode=WRA87V">here’s our best subscription offer.</a></em></span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p><img style="width: 100px !important; height: 100px !important;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7820640/1.png" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/f30947086c8e47b89cb076eb5bb9b3e2" /></p>

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Do you find this KFC ad offensive?

<p>A new KFC television commercial that features a children’s drawing of parents “naked wrestling” has prompted an investigation by the Advertising Standards Bureau.</p> <p>The ad shows a mum and dad reacting with horror to a drawing of them “naked wrestling”, which is held up by a teacher.</p> <p><img width="446" height="251" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7268118/http_2f2fprodstatic9netau2f_2fmedia2f20182f022f112f102f502fstill_446x251.jpg" alt="kfc" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>This version of the ad is no longer available online. </em></p> <p>The clip has received 30 complaints from viewers, Advertising Standards Bureau chief executive officer Fiona Jolly told the Herald Sun.</p> <p>It is now being reviewed and findings are expected to be announced next week.</p> <p>KFC defended the ad, telling the newspaper it was part of a “light-hearted series capturing real-life moments consumers can relate to”.</p> <p><img width="458" height="258" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7268119/http_2f2fprodstatic9netau2f_2fmedia2f20182f022f112f102f502fstill2_458x258.jpg" alt="kfc2" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/></p> <p>Due to the complains, an alternate version of the TV spot was aired, replacing the naked drawing with one that reads: “Daddy has a fart trumpet”.</p> <p><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/T_Mkr1DcQ9k" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em>The alternate version of the ad is the same except the offending drawing has been changed. </em></p>

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Melbourne man finds something crawling in his KFC

<p>A Melbourne man has found something disgusting crawling in his KFC, after buying a box of chicken from the fast food restaurant for a baby shower on Saturday.</p> <p>The customer was disgusted when, after everyone had finished their meals at the party, one of the children <a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/lifestyle/food-wine/2017/10/nsw-woman-finds-something-in-her-nandos-meal-that-will-make-you-sick-to-the-stomach/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>noticed maggots crawling on his piece of chicken</strong></span></a>.</p> <p>“It was the last piece of chicken,” the 34-year-old said.</p> <p>“Everyone was disgusted because we'd all eaten from the same chicken. We were all worried too.”</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img width="500" height="303" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/45727/1_500x303.jpg" alt="1 (42)"/></p> <p>The man is reportedly a frequent visitor to his local KFC, and said he hopes the company will do more to look into “maintaining quality” at their outlets.</p> <p>KFC responded to the video in a statement to <em>Daily Mail Australia</em>.</p> <p>“We are dismayed to see the footage but it's unlikely this situation happened in-store. KFC works closely with leading Australian forensic entomologists to understand flies to ensure our in-store cooking and food handling practices are robust so we can keep our food safe,” they said.</p> <p>“Their latest studies show that flies only deposit eggs in food with temperatures between 10 degrees Celsius and 40 degrees Celsius. We hold our raw chicken below these temperatures and our cooked chicken well above so again, it's unlikely this situation happened in-store. We are trying to make contact with the customer so that we can investigate further.”</p> <p>One things for sure, maggots certainly weren’t in the Colonel’s original recipe. Have you ever had a disgusting encounter with fast food in Australia?</p>

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Deep-fried chicken

<p>Put a delicious spin on your chicken with this tasty recipe for deep-friend chicken. </p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li>1 large egg, beaten</li> <li>1 cup buttermilk</li> <li>One 3-pound chicken, cut into 6 pieces</li> <li>1 cup all-purpose flour</li> <li>1 teaspoon ground oregano</li> <li>1 teaspoon chili powder</li> <li>1 teaspoon dried sage</li> <li>1 teaspoon dried basil</li> <li>1 teaspoon dried marjoram</li> <li>1 teaspoon pepper</li> <li>2 teaspoons salt</li> <li>2 tablespoons paprika</li> <li>1 tablespoon onion salt</li> <li>1 teaspoon garlic powder</li> <li>2 tablespoons Accent (MSG seasoning)</li> <li>1 can lard (or one 3-pound can Crisco), enough to cover chicken in fryer (see Secret Recipe Tips below)</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method:</span></strong></p> <ol> <li>Combine the egg and buttermilk in a large bowl. Soak the chicken pieces in the mixture.</li> <li>Add the flour to a separate bowl and whisk in all the herbs and spices. Roll the chicken in the seasoned flour until completely covered.</li> <li>Add the lard to a pressure fryer and heat to 365 F. Be sure to follow the manufacturer's directions for your pressure fryer.</li> <li>Use a utensil to lower 4 pieces of the chicken into the hot oil, and lock the lid in place. Be careful not to burn yourself with the hot oil.</li> <li>Allow to fry for 8 to 10 minutes, until the chicken is golden brown and thoroughly cooked.</li> <li>Once the pieces are cooked, release the pressure according to the manufacturer's directions and remove the chicken to paper towels or a metal rack to drain.</li> <li>Repeat with the remaining 2 pieces of chicken.</li> </ol> <p><em><strong>Have you ordered your copy of the Over60 cookbook, The Way Mum Made It, yet? Featuring 178 delicious tried-and-true recipes from you, the Over60 community, and your favourites that have appeared on the Over60 website, <a href="https://shop.abc.net.au/products/way-mum-made-it-pbk"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">head to the abcshop.com.au to order your copy now</span></a>.</strong></em></p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/01/spinach-feta-muffins/">Spinach feta muffins</a></em></strong></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/02/kale-feta-spinach-pie/">Kale spinach and feta pie</a></em></strong></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em><a href="http://www.oversixty.co.nz/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/02/spinach-bites/">Spinach bites</a></em></strong></span></p>

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Meet the most unlikely best friends: Fugly the pug and KFC the chick

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New BBC doco “Billion Dollar Chicken Shop” reveals 35-day life of KFC chickens

<p>It’s one of the most popular fast food chains and in the UK alone, KFC sells 400 pieces of chicken every minute, but it’s also a chain that’s divided public opinion. Now a BBC three-part documentary series – called <em>The Billion Dollar Chicken Shop</em> – is going behind-the-scenes to reveal all. Episodes follow a teenager who just started a job at KFC, a manager who throws a theme nights at his franchise and a couple who are trying to stop a KFC being built opposite their house. And there’s even access to the chicken farms that supply the chain with “a whopping 23 million chickens a year.”&nbsp;</p><p>Watch the trailer here.&nbsp;</p><p><iframe width="500" height="281" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Lo8TyI1x-Ag?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p><p><strong>Related links:&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a href="/news/news/2015/02/australian-fast-food-obsession/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Australians spend 7 billion dollars on fast food annually</strong></em></span></a></p><p><a href="/news/news/2015/03/mcdonalds-french-fries-ingredients/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>McDonald’s French fries ingredients revealed. And it’s not what you’d expect!</strong></em></span></a></p><p><a href="/news/news/2015/02/foods-that-are-addictive/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>You’re most likely to get “addicted” to these foods</strong></em></span></a></p>

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