I compared Kentucky Fried Chicken's 'Lemon-Scented Crispy Salted Chicken' to their Original Chicken.

Kentucky Fried Chicken has introduced ' Lemon-Scented Crispy Salted Chicken ' for a limited time starting April 8, 2026. With its crispy coating and refreshing lemon flavor, it's said to be 'perfect for the light and airy spring season.' Curious about what it tasted like, I went to a store and tried it to compare it to their original chicken.

[Spring classic evolves again this year!] The light, crispy texture and refreshing lemon scent are perfect for spring! 'Lemon-Scented Crispy Salted Chicken' will be available in limited quantities from April 8th (Wednesday) | Kentucky Fried Chicken Japan, Ltd.

I ordered using the touch panel. This time, I ordered the '4-Piece Tasting Pack,' which includes two pieces of lemon-flavored crispy salted chicken, two pieces of original chicken, and a side dish.

It was served within minutes.

Comparing the Lemon-Scented Crispy Salted Chicken (left) and the Original Chicken (right), the surface of the coating on the Lemon-Scented Crispy Salted Chicken is rougher.

I'll start by trying the Original Chicken. It's the classic chicken you always enjoy, with a crispy coating encasing juicy meat and a great blend of spices.

Next, I tried the lemon-flavored crispy salted chicken. The original chicken already has a nice crunchy texture, but the lemon-flavored crispy salted chicken has a lighter texture that makes a 'crunching' sound. Needless to say, the combination of fried chicken and lemon is excellent, and the refreshing aftertaste makes it easy to keep eating. The lemon is not sour, but rather has a refreshing acidity, making it a flavor that anyone can enjoy. Comparing the lemon-flavored crispy salted chicken with the original chicken, I discovered that 'the original chicken has such a strong spice flavor,' so I recommend buying the comparison pack.

The lemon-flavored crispy salt chicken is 340 yen (tax included), and the 4-piece tasting pack is 1540 yen (tax included). There is also the 'Crispy Salt Trial Barrel' for 2980 yen (tax included), which includes 3 pieces of lemon-flavored crispy salt chicken, 5 pieces of original chicken, and a large order of fries.