Vegetarians can now get their greasy hands on KFC’s first-ever plant-based chicken.

The new menu item, called Wicked Popcorn, is made from pea protein and takes its inspiration from the iconic spice of Wicked Wings and the snackable shape of popcorn chicken. If you’re after more than a snack, meat-free eaters can turn it into a proper meal with a Wicked Popcorn Bowl, which includes cabbage slaw and corn chips.

Sally Spriggs, CMO at KFC Australia said: “We’re excited to serve up Wicked Popcorn – an innovative product that offers more choice on our menu. We’re always looking to treat our fans with new products, so we hope they’ll enjoy this meat-free option which offers that great KFC taste our fans know and love. South Coast locals should head down to KFC for the limited-time offer and try it while they can!”

@deliciousaus They obvs don’t taste like chicken, but they’re so yum! Give them a go! Thanks @KFC_Australia ❤️🥗 #plantbased #kfc #popcornbites #tastetest 🤳🏾@markusmuch ♬ Piece Of Your Heart （Cg Remix） – Official Sound Studio

Wicked Popcorn is available from Tuesday, August 9 – Monday, September 5 from participating KFC restaurants via the KFC App. A pack of Wicked Popcorn will set you back $2.95 and includes Lime Ranch sauce.

Participating KFC restaurants include KFC Wollongong FC, KFC Dapto, KFC Fairy Meadow, KFC Unanderra, KFC Warrawong, KFC Bega, KFC Albion Park 2, KFC Batemans Bay, KFC Bomaderry, KFC Nowra, KFC Shellharbour, KFC Shellharbour FC, KFC Ulladulla and KFC Mittagong FC.

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