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KFC Introduces New Hot Honey Chicken & Feisty Adoptable Colonel Bear

4 October, 2018 by KatBp 54 Comments

September 17, 2018 Louisville, Ky. Kentucky Fried Chicken®is bringing the sweet and the heat to its world famous fried chicken with its newest menu item,Hot Honey. Inspired by a trending flavor mash up of golden honey blended with mild peppers, the new flavor adds an unexpectedly delicious burst of sweet honey with the spicy kick of pepper to KFC’s fried chicken.

 

Along with its new Hot Honey flavor, KFC’s newest Colonel is unlike any of his predecessors – because, well, he’s a bear. Just like his human inspiration, Colonel Sanders, Colonel Bear is obsessed with selling KFC fried chicken. As new ad spots show, sometimes Colonel Bear takes his dedication a little too far, leading to the sweet little bear’s fiery side coming out.

“Hot Honey adds a little kick to our lineup of authentic southern inspired flavors. And we’re bringing the flavor to life in a fun way, with our cutest
and feistiest Colonel yet,” said Andrea Zahumensky, Chief Marketing Officer, KFC U.S. “Aside from his personality, the Colonel Bear’s physical appearance is adorably inspired by the nostalgic honey bottles in the shape of a bear that you may have had on your kitchen table growing up.”

 

Fans who fall in love with the mischievous and fun Colonel Bear can enter for a chance to adopt their very own vintage-inspired, pull string talking Colonel Bear figurine by filling out the form at https://www.kfc.com/adoptacolonelbear.

Perfect Pair
Following its very limited time offer of Pickle Fried Chicken this summer, KFC’s Hot Honey is the latest in a series of new, exciting flavor innovations that the brand is bringing to fans of fried chicken on a broad scale. Known as “the next sriracha,” honey combined with spicy peppers represents a rising food trend that’s started garnering a cult following, similar to the well established pickle craze.

Hot Honey is available at participating U.S. restaurants as a Crispy Colonel Sandwich™, Extra Crispy™ Tenders, Chicken Littles® and Extra Crispy™ Chicken. For the full tasting experience, try it alongside a Lipton Brisk Raspberry Tea. The sweetness and complexity of the raspberry and honey work with the heat from the peppers and the tannins from the tea for a perfect pairing.

Flavor enthusiasts can now experience a total of four southern inspired flavors at KFC, including new Hot Honey and fan favorites spicy, smoky, crispy Nashville Hot, Georgia Gold honey mustard BBQ and Smoky Mountain BBQ fried chicken.

Will you be heading to KFC to try out their new Hot Honey Chicken?
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  1. terristeffes says

    4 October, 2018 at 9:55 am

    This sounds amazing. I just purchased some hot honey for a few different recipes I want to try. I love that KFC has already done it!

    Reply
    • KatBp says

      4 October, 2018 at 9:59 am

      Right! I can’t wait to try it.

      Reply
  2. kage2015 says

    4 October, 2018 at 10:50 am

    Well now KFC might be onto something here. Chicken and honey go hand in hand for great taste. Plus I always use honey on their biscuits.

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    • KatBp says

      4 October, 2018 at 6:12 pm

      Right! I can’t wait to try it.

      Reply
  3. Amber says

    4 October, 2018 at 11:02 am

    Ooo I need to try this! I love spicy foods! I haven’t been to KFC in ages but I need to go. I love their biscuits as well.

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    • KatBp says

      4 October, 2018 at 6:12 pm

      I love all their food! I’m hoping to go soon!

      Reply
  4. Pam says

    4 October, 2018 at 11:13 am

    I love honey and i love spicy foods so this is the perfect combo for me. I can’t wait to try it!

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    • KatBp says

      4 October, 2018 at 5:56 pm

      Same here! I can’t wait either.

      Reply
  5. Farrah Less says

    4 October, 2018 at 12:00 pm

    Now that makes me want to make a trip to KFC tonight for dinner. I love spicy chicken this can be my favorite from now on. I am drooling right now and feeling hungry at the same time.

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    • KatBp says

      4 October, 2018 at 6:07 pm

      Me too! I think I’ll be going over the weekend.

      Reply
  6. Jenn @ EngineerMommy says

    4 October, 2018 at 1:48 pm

    I need to visit a KFC location soon. These sound so delicious. It has been a while since I had fried chicken but this looks tasty!

    Reply
    • KatBp says

      4 October, 2018 at 5:52 pm

      Me too. I can’t wait to try it!

      Reply
  7. Chubskulit Rose says

    4 October, 2018 at 2:05 pm

    I love their Louisiana chicken sandwiches. I would love to try this hot honey next time, sounds delicious.

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    • KatBp says

      4 October, 2018 at 5:09 pm

      I haven’t tried those yet either, but need too!

      Reply
  8. Janet says

    4 October, 2018 at 2:47 pm

    Looks delicious and my husband always makes fun of me for putting honey on everything. Will have to get over to KFC to try some.

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    • KatBp says

      4 October, 2018 at 4:56 pm

      Honey is so good!

      Reply
  9. Tammy A says

    4 October, 2018 at 2:58 pm

    When they came out with the spicy chicken a couple of years ago, we loved it. I think this one will be even better.

    Reply
    • KatBp says

      4 October, 2018 at 4:49 pm

      I’ve never had that either, so I’m excited to try this.

      Reply
  10. mysocalledchaos says

    4 October, 2018 at 4:05 pm

    Yum, this looks really good. I might have to try this.

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    • KatBp says

      4 October, 2018 at 6:15 pm

      Right! I can’t wait to give it a try.

      Reply
  11. Liz Mays says

    4 October, 2018 at 8:23 pm

    I think it’s time for a trip to KFC. The spicy and sweet combo sounds really nice and I think the guys will like it!

    Reply
    • KatBp says

      5 October, 2018 at 2:18 pm

      I agree. I may be taking a trip this weekend to try this new flavor out!

      Reply
  12. briannemanz says

    4 October, 2018 at 8:31 pm

    These sound great. KFC always has some of the best chicken ideas. I wish we had one closer for those last minute dinner nights.

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    • KatBp says

      5 October, 2018 at 2:17 pm

      I agree. I love that they always come out with something new.

      Reply
  13. Sara Welch says

    4 October, 2018 at 8:55 pm

    Their Nashville hot is so delicious. I can imagine the new flavor is delicious too! Now I’m hungry!

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    • KatBp says

      5 October, 2018 at 2:17 pm

      I can’t wait to try it!

      Reply
  14. Jeni Hawkins says

    4 October, 2018 at 9:25 pm

    Oh HECK YAH! I love me some KFC! And hot honey? Yes, please!!

    Reply
    • KatBp says

      5 October, 2018 at 2:17 pm

      Right! Me too!

      Reply
  15. 1StopMom says

    4 October, 2018 at 9:46 pm

    I definitely will be trying this! I love to eat chicken. Plus who can pass up that spicy sweetness? Maybe I will grab some for lunch tomorrow!

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    • KatBp says

      5 October, 2018 at 2:02 pm

      Me too! I’m thinking of checking it out this weekend as well.

      Reply
  16. Rachel says

    4 October, 2018 at 10:57 pm

    I would definitely try the hot honey chicken. It sounds tasty! There is a KFC a few blocks away from me.

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    • KatBp says

      5 October, 2018 at 1:55 pm

      Me too. I can’t wait!

      Reply
  17. Claudia Krusch says

    5 October, 2018 at 12:16 am

    It looks amazing! My son is a huge KFC fan! Can’t wait to try it!

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    • KatBp says

      5 October, 2018 at 1:55 pm

      It does! I can’t wait to try it either.

      Reply
  18. Dennis K. Littley says

    5 October, 2018 at 1:12 am

    Hot honey sounds very interesting! Maybe this will be a really big hit with KFC fans.

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    • KatBp says

      5 October, 2018 at 1:55 pm

      Doesn’t it! I can’t wait to try it.

      Reply
  19. Connie says

    5 October, 2018 at 1:26 am

    My husband saw the commercial for these and can’t wait to try them. They look really good.

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    • KatBp says

      5 October, 2018 at 1:49 pm

      I saw a commercial the other day too. I think they’re going to taste amazing!

      Reply
  20. Allison Cooper says

    5 October, 2018 at 8:47 am

    My husband will eat KFC anytime he can! He would love to try these – I bet they are delicious, too!

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    • KatBp says

      5 October, 2018 at 1:48 pm

      I can’t wait to try them!

      Reply
  21. Reesa Lewandowski says

    5 October, 2018 at 9:31 am

    Oh these look DELICIOUS!!! We love KFC!

    Reply
    • KatBp says

      5 October, 2018 at 1:44 pm

      Me too!

      Reply
  22. sara lafountain says

    5 October, 2018 at 9:46 am

    My son loves super spicy foods so I am sure he would love to try this new KFC spicy chicken! The bear is adorable too.

    Reply
    • KatBp says

      5 October, 2018 at 1:28 pm

      That’s great. I love spicy too!

      Reply
  23. Anosa - MyrabevLife says

    5 October, 2018 at 10:14 am

    Wow, glad I stumble on your website. I didn’t know about this flavors yet. Looks so delicious that I must try. Let’s see if this is available in our area.

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    • KatBp says

      5 October, 2018 at 11:02 am

      They do look great!

      Reply
  24. Jeanine says

    5 October, 2018 at 10:20 am

    Oh my goodness this looks so good. We just had KFC last week for meet the teacher night at school I wish we had this then! YUM.

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    • KatBp says

      5 October, 2018 at 10:57 am

      I’m hoping to go over the weekend so I can try this. We love KFC too!

      Reply
  25. NPC says

    5 October, 2018 at 11:38 am

    Mmm, this looks so saucy and good! I love spicy food, so this is up my alley. I love the Colonel honey bear btw.

    Reply
    • KatBp says

      5 October, 2018 at 12:47 pm

      I love spicy too, and can’t wait to try it.

      Reply
  26. swathiiyer says

    5 October, 2018 at 1:44 pm

    I would to check it out spicy and sweet are always best combo. My kids love KFC chicken, I will check it out.

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    • KatBp says

      5 October, 2018 at 2:18 pm

      Right! It is a great combo.

      Reply
  27. Marysa says

    5 October, 2018 at 9:11 pm

    This sounds fun! To be honest I don’t think I’ve been in a KFC! This would be interesting to check out.

    Reply
    • KatBp says

      6 October, 2018 at 11:08 am

      They have some of the best food!

      Reply

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Hello! I’m Kathy. I’m a full time mother of two daughters. I also have a husband who I’ve been married to for 16 years. I’m passionate about food, DIY, photography & animals. I enjoy cooking, traveling, taking photos, writing and spending time with my family.

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