KFC Malaysia's Juicy Whole Chicken Is Giving Us Serious FOMO

It's no secret that American fast food franchises adapt their menus to fit local palates worldwide. It can be fun to observe the spins on our favorite drive-thru staples. However, sometimes the menu items created in, say, Pakistan or Portugal leave us who are stateside jealous.

Despite its wholeheartedly American name, KFC is no different, boasting restaurants in an eye-popping 150 countries. Together, these franchises offer a parade of intriguing international menu items. Country-specific dishes and spin-offs, like deep-fried corn soup in Japan and edible coffee cups in the UK, are just a couple of the restaurant's varied global offerings. Malaysian KFC has boasted an especially impressive variety of items. These include Golden Matcha Balls, breakfast porridge (topped with fried chicken "Zingers," crispy shallots, and sesame oil), the Golden Egg Crunch Chicken (seasoned with a unique blend of powdered salted egg yolk and savory herbs), and Chizza (that's right, chicken pizza).

Now, the internet is abuzz with yet another entry to the country's menu. The chicken envy only intensifies with its newest entree: the Juicy Whole Chicken (via Brand Eating). No, words don't deceive you here. This is quite literally a whole chicken that has been spatchcocked and fried golden-brown, served up with classic KFC sides. Malaysia is the first country to introduce this menu item, leaving the rest of us with a serious case of FOMO.

Spatchcocking (or butterflying) a chicken is a cooking technique that's designed to allow the bird to cook more evenly. Removing the backbone allows the chicken to lie flat and maximizes its surface area. When battered and fried, this means extra crunchy skin and perfectly tender meat.

KFC Malaysia's Juicy Whole Chicken comes seasoned with the Original Recipe seasoning mix or "Hot & Spicy," for those who love a kick along with their crunch. The flavor blast of crispy skin and juicy meat sounds like love at first bite. Customers can take on the chicken themselves or reluctantly share with friends, adding sides like coleslaw or whipped potato to the combo.

Unfortunately, there's a catch, even for those who live in Malaysia: the chicken is only available in 15 locations nationwide, and you have to order it one day in advance of pickup (via SethLui.com). Nevertheless, the wait is likely to be worth it. If you have access to the franchise's latest international treat, the question isn't if you should get it, but what side you'll have with it.