# Secret Seasoning Chicken Strips KFC Original Recipe Tenders Come as Part of a New Box Deal By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2024-10-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/original-recipe-tenders References: [brandeating](https://www.brandeating.com/2024/10/kfc-welcomes-new-original-recipe-tenders.html) & [kfc](https://www.kfc.com)  The [KFC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/original-recipe-chicken-tenders) Original Recipe Tenders are a new menu item from the fried chicken [QSR](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saucy-nuggets) brand that are crafted with taste and convenience in mind to strike a balance for hungry customers this fall. The menu item starts off with strips of chicken breast that have been double hand-breaded using the brand's signature secret blend of 11 herbs and spices before being fried to perfection. The chicken tenders are arriving as part of the [$5 Tenders Box](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-5-bowls) that comes with three servings of the strips along with an order of Secret Recipe Fries and two sauces on the side for dipping. The KFC Original Recipe Tenders are also being launched with the new Comeback Sauce that's reported by the brand to pair perfectly with the Secret Recipe flavor profile. Image Credit: KFC ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 29% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Secret-blend Fast Food:** The utilization of a proprietary blend of 11 herbs and spices in KFC's new menu offering emphasizes branded secret recipes as a trend in fast food. - **Convenient Combo Deals:** KFC’s introduction of the $5 Tenders Box highlights the growing consumer demand for affordable, all-inclusive meal deals that promote convenience and value. - **Signature Sauces Pairing:** The Comeback Sauce designed to complement KFC's Original Recipe Tenders underscores a trend of creating signature sauces to enhance the dining experience. ### Where This Applies - **Fast Food Industry:** The new KFC Original Recipe Tenders reflects an innovative approach within the fast food industry to redefine traditional menu items with unique flavor profiles. - **Convenience Food Market:** The $5 Tenders Box appeals to the convenience food market by offering a comprehensive, ready-to-eat meal solution that meets consumer expectations for quick and easy dining. - **Foodservice Packaging:** KFC's packaging for the $5 Tenders Box responds to industry trends for streamlined, multi-component meal bundles that enhance consumer convenience and satisfaction. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Signature Recipe Chicken Tenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/original-recipe-chicken-tenders.md) - [Secret Recipe Chicken Tenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-tenders.md) - [Sauce-Covered QSR Chicken Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saucy-nuggets.md) - [Signature Spice QSR Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kentucky-fried-chicken-nuggets.md) - [Sauce-Coated QSR Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-7.md) - [Crispy Kentucky Nuggets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kentucky-fried-chicken-nuggets-1.md) - [Spiced QSR Chicken Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-wraps.md) - [Festive Fried Chicken Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-holiday-feasts.md) - [Extra-Juicy QSR Chicken Tenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handbreaded-chicken-tenders.md)