KFC Spotlights Its Signature Original Recipe Chicken
KFC Japan (Nihon KFC) is launching the “Original Recipe Chicken: Discover the Secret of Its Deliciousness Campaign” from June 17, 2026 (Wed) through September, the birth month of founder Colonel Sanders. The large-scale initiative aims to share the craftsmanship behind KFC’s one-and-only signature item, Original Recipe Chicken, with even more customers. The first phase brings a value-packed “Founder’s Anniversary Pack” for a limited time, alongside a new TV commercial starring Shiori Sato.
First Phase: Founder’s Anniversary Pack Saves 290 Yen
Celebrating KFC Japan’s founding anniversary on July 4, the affordable “Founder’s Anniversary Pack” combines the carefully crafted Original Recipe Chicken with the hugely popular side menu item, Colonel’s Crispy.
- Product: Founder’s Anniversary Pack (3 pieces of Original Recipe Chicken + Colonel’s Crispy)
- Price: 990 yen (tax incl.) / 1,280 yen if bought separately
- Savings: 290 yen off the regular total
- Sale Period: June 17 (Wed) – July 7 (Tue), 2026, three weeks only
- Locations: KFC stores nationwide (some stores may not carry it)
*Delivery menu content and prices may differ from in-store sales. This once-a-year anniversary is the perfect chance to enjoy Original Recipe Chicken to your heart’s content.
Three Hidden Secrets of Original Recipe Chicken
Original Recipe Chicken is a masterpiece that founder Colonel Sanders perfected in 1940 after a decade of work. Behind its unmatched flavor lies craftsmanship few people know about.
11 Herbs and Spices
The signature taste comes from an exquisite blend of 11 herbs and spices. Only three people in the entire world know the recipe, which is carefully protected by all employees.
Pressure-Fried for About 15 Minutes
Rather than a standard fryer, each batch is carefully cooked in a dedicated pressure fryer for about 15 minutes, achieving a plump, juicy finish that cannot be replicated elsewhere.
New TV Commercial “Can’t Do This at Home” Starring Shiori Sato
From June 17 (Wed), a new TV commercial titled “Can’t Do This at Home”, starring brand ambassador Shiori Sato, will air nationwide. Set at a cooking experience event held in a KFC store kitchen, it shows her biting into juicy, pressure-fried Original Recipe Chicken and blurting out her honest reaction: “There’s no way I could make this at home!”
- Title: “Can’t Do This at Home”
- Air Period: June 17 (Wed) – July 5 (Sun), 2026 *may vary by region
- Coverage: Nationwide (both spots and programs)
The “Chicken Meister” System Revives With Just One in Japan
Those who cook Original Recipe Chicken must earn KFC’s proprietary “Chicken Specialist” certification. From among them, the most knowledgeable and skilled employees are selected as “Chicken Meisters” — there is currently only one in all of Japan, a true “evangelist of deliciousness” who passes on the Colonel’s spirit and cooking methods. This selection system, run from 2013 to 2023, has been revived to coincide with the new campaign. The new commercial also features Chicken Meister Kasahara.
More initiatives showcasing the appeal of Original Recipe Chicken will be unveiled in stages. Take this opportunity to visit a KFC store and discover the secret behind its deliciousness for yourself.