KFC's chicken pizza 'Chizza' comes with a bitter side-serving of expectations vs. reality

Fried chicken and pizza, combined into a Frankenstein's monster of fast food.

What could possibly go wrong?

KFC's publicity photos for the new"Chizza" product are saliva-inducing, if you like the idea of "chicken ham" on a fried-chicken base with tomato sauce, "Signature KFC Cheese Sauce," mozzarella and — we're not making this up — pineapple chunks.

Unfortunately for beguiled diners, expectations have not quite aligned with reality.

The saucy chicken hybrid is currently only available in the Philippines. It is supposed to look like this:

But these reactions on Twitter show something different:

In the promo shot, Chizza looks like a coherent product ...

But in reality ...

... It is sometimes served like a random, unconnected pile of ingredients. 

Undeterred by the reception on Twitter, KFC told The Express: "We’re always looking to introduce delicious new products to our menu, and are really excited about the incredible response Chizza has received around the world. Keep your eyes peeled!"

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