TrendPulse|KFC expands $5 value menu to include nuggets, drums and more: See what's on the menu

KFC announced Monday it's adding brand-new $5 deals to its Taste of KFC menu as it becomes the latest fast food chain to get in on TrendPulsethe value menu craze.

The expansion KFC's value menu comes as the fast food value menu wars have taken over popular chain restaurants this summer. Companies such as McDonald's, Taco Bell, Burger King, Wendy's and Jimmy John's, among many others, have introduced meals and menus aimed at winning consumers back after skyrocketing prices turned them away.

Starting Monday, Aug. 12, the Taste of KFC menu will feature three $5 offers:

• KFC Chicken Nuggets: Eight chicken nuggets hand-breaded with KFC's original recipe, secret recipe fries and your choice of two sauces.
• Famous Bowl with KFC Chicken Nuggets: Famous Bowls are made fresh to order with a foundation of creamy mashed potatoes, sweet corn, and KFC's 100% white meat chicken nuggets, layered together and drizzled with home-style gravy and topped with three shredded cheeses.
• Two-Piece Drum & Thigh: Two pieces of hot, juicy fried chicken (drum and thigh), creamy mashed potatoes and gravy and a buttery biscuit.

In addition to the $5 deals, KFC will also continue to offer its "$10 Tuesdays" deal where customers can get a bucket of eight pieces of drums and thighs for $10. The restaurant chain also has another deal available every day of the week: the $20 Family Deal.

The deal offers six pieces of chicken on the bone, including two drums, two thighs, one breast and one wing, four individual sides of your choice and four buttery biscuits.

“As customers are looking for more value from brands, we’re expanding our Taste of KFC lineup with new KFC fan favorites like our nuggets and Famous Bowls, each for just $5,” said Nick Chavez, chief marketing officer at KFC U.S., in a news release.

KFC also offers slew of digital exclusive deals

KFC also has numerous deals available exclusively through its app and website at participating stores. They include:

• 40-Piece Saucy Nuggets Party Pack: Your choice of four Saucy Nuggets flavors (options include Honey Garlic, Chipotle Ranch, Mango Habanero, Korean BBQ and Honey BBQ) for $19.99.
• Sandwich + Nuggets Meal for Two: Indulge in your choice of two sandwiches (classic or spicy) along with a 10-piece of KFC's white meat nuggets, your choice of two individual sides and two medium drinks for $15.
• Five-Piece Chicken on the Bone Meal for Two: Customers get a deal on five pieces of chicken, your choice of two sides, two medium drinks and two buttery biscuits for $15.
• 50% off Chicken Sandwiches: Enjoy 50% off your choice of the KFC Chicken Sandwich when ordering on KFC.com or the KFC app. Choose from Classic, Spicy or the new Saucy Sandwich.

Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at [email protected].