Oprah Winfrey's official website featured a coupon for Kentucky Fried Chicken's new Kentucky Grilled Chicken on May 5 and May 6, 2009. The coupon special, which was announced on The Oprah Winfrey Show, featured a free two-piece grilled chicken meal, redeemable at any participating KFC fast food restaurant through May 19, 2009.KFC.com: The Oprah Winfrey Show Kentucky Grilled Chicken...Coupon
Due to the overwhelming demand for the offer, many customers were turned away by their local KFC restaurants. On May 7, 2009, the company released a statement apologizing for the inconvenience, temporarily ending the promotion and promising everyone a rain check, in the form of a coupon for a free chicken meal and drink.KFC.com: ... KFC Offers Apology and Rain Checks...
About Kentucky Grilled Chicken
KFC introduced its new Kentucky Grilled Chicken in April of 2009. Billed as a lower-calorie, lower-fat alternative than traditional KFC fried chicken, the grilled chicken wings, breasts, drumsticks and thighs are marinated in KFC's secret spices and then roasted.KFC.com: KFC Grilled Chicken Nutritional Information
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Online, printable coupon for a free two-piece Kentucky Grilled Chicken meal was announced on Oprah Winfrey's show on May 5, 2009SunSentinel.com: Free KFC grilled chicken meal with coupon
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A link to the coupon was provided on Oprah.com
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The coupon entitles the holder to two pieces of Kentucky Grilled Chicken, two side items and a biscuitKFC.com: The Oprah Winfrey Show Kentucky Grilled Chicken...Coupon
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KFC side items include mashed potatoes, cole slaw, green beans and macaroni and cheese
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The coupon can be used between May 5 and May 19, 2009; cannot be used on Mother's Day, May 10, 2009
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There is a four-download limit to the KFC couponOprah.com: Free KFC Coupon
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KFC previously offered a free piece of Kentucky Grilled Chicken at its fast food restaurants on April 27, 2009Orlando Sentinel: Today is Unfryday at KFC (April 27, 2009)
