A journey through the many flavors of Lay's from the four corners of the globe
A journey through the many flavors of Lay's from the four corners of the globe
Flavor: Nashville Hot Chicken Country: USA When Seen: August 2020 In a Bite: A hint of chicken skin, followed by lingering heat on the back of your tongue. In a Haiku: This chicken’s got zest. Goes down finger-lickin’ good. Exits you aflame. Origin Story: Nashville is perhaps best known for its music scene, but it …
Flavor: Original Recipe Chicken Country: Thailand When Seen: August 2020 In a Bite: Pretty much just like plain salt. Either that, or we may have COVID. In a Haiku: The secret is out. Eleven herbs and spices. Without the murder. Origin Story: You can’t do a partnership with KFC and not have the Colonel’s original …
Flavor: Roasted Chicken Wing Country: China When Seen: May 2019 In a Bite: Somewhat sweet, short on chicken flavor In a Haiku: There’s no need to boast. This roast elevates the wing; and flies us away. Origin Story: The Chinese Flavor Department brought this flavor to market to teach their French and especially Taiwanese counterparts …
Flavor: Chili Chicken Country: Taiwan When Seen: May 2019 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Roast chicken quite plain; but not anymore, with sauce; that sizzles your tongue. Origin Story: The French Flavor Department may have introduced the world to roast chicken …
Flavor: Chicken & Waffles Country: USA When Seen: April 2020 In a Bite: The first flavor to hit your tongue is a sweet syrupy flavor, followed almost magically by the taste of both fried chicken and waffles. In a Haiku: Maple syrup sweet. Drizzled over fluffy dough; with crispy chicken. Origin Story: The origins of …
Flavor: Basil Chicken Country: Thailand When Seen: September 2019 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Pad krapow gai, yum! Spicy, savory goodness. Try with a fried egg. Origin Story: Spicy stir-fried basil chicken is a classic Thai dish, so another fitting choice …
Flavor: Mexican Tomato Chicken Country: China When Seen: May 2019 In a Bite: Apparently all tomato, no chicken. In a Haiku: An authentic taste… Of Mexico is a stretch. Sure beats tacos, right? Origin Story: We don’t know about you, but when we think of Mexican flavors the first things that come to mind are …
Flavor: BBQ Wings Country: Colombia When Seen: November 2024 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Grill marks on the wings. Weighed down by BBQ sauce. These won’t fly away. Origin Story: If you’re going to be firing up the grill, you need …
Flavor: Tokyo Yakitori Country: Taiwan (found in USA) When Seen: December 2023 In a Bite: Sweet and salty, like tare sauce In a Haiku: Skewers of chicken. Bathed in sweet and salty sauce. Then tossed on the grill. Origin Story: Taiwan is well-known for its delicious and diverse street food, but sometimes, you want to …
Flavor: Crab Fried Rice Country: Thailand When Seen: January 2023 In a Bite: Untasted. Have you tried it? Email us and tell us what you thought. In a Haiku: Put your wok away. Delectable crab, fried up. On rice flavored chips. Origin Story: Fried rice is easy to find in Thailand, although generally with less …