Not KFC, But Fried Chicken Dates Back To 1700s; Here’s The Interesting History

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Fried Chicken

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KFC And Fried Chicken

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Scottish Influence In 18th CE

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West African Influence

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Popularisation

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Evolution Of Fried Chicken

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Global Phenomenon

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How do you like your fried chicken, fellow foodie?

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