National Fried Chicken Day

National Fried Chicken Day is observed in the United States of America annually on July 6. It is unclear how the day originated.^[1][2]

Fried chicken

In observance of the day, fried chicken is prepared in a variety of ways, and eaten.^[3][4][5][6]

Some chain fried chicken restaurants such as Church's Chicken and KFC, and other chain restaurants such as Grandy's, offer promotions on National Fried Chicken Day.^[7][8][9]

Outside the United States

In 2018, KFC's Australian operations offered the chance to win free fried chicken for a year.^[10] The contest was entered by making social-media posts stating reasons why the entrant deserved the prize.^[11] The winning entry was by a 19-year-old who, together with her friend, got the KFC corporate logotype tattooed on her foot.^[12] The day is traditionally observed on July 7 in Australia out of respect for the time zone of origin.

See also

• Food portal

• Comfort food
• List of food days