June 19, 20205 yr In the last week I have had both CFA and Popeyes chicken sandwiches (spicy both times, because I ain't no bitch). Popeyes was the best, but I got no problem with chomping down a CFA sandwich if Popeyes isn't available. I just get the sandwiches only, no sides because I have my own shit at the house; mainly HEB 'tater salad and cole slaw along with some homemade lemonade. Pro tip, losers: Plan ahead... get some sides from the grocery store in advance and buy just the sandwich from the restaurant of your choice. No sides, no drink and you are doing good.
June 19, 20205 yr Tried a Sonic Chicken Slinger(slider) the other day, wanted try both mild and spicy but "John" was struggling on the intercom. It wasn't bad and it certainly wasn't Popeye's, had a little too much mayo for my liking.
June 19, 20205 yr I finally tried it this week. Regular, no mayo because mayo is an abomination that makes me want to vomit. I do wish the spices were in the breading but that's neither here nor there. It was good. Definitely bigger and meatier than CFA. Tasted more like 'fried chicken', in fact it tasted kind of like the Popeye's of olden times when it wasn't generally hooha stank. I still like CFA, has a unique vibe to it, but have to give the nod to Popeye's for overall chicken sando quality.
July 15, 20205 yr Quote Remember way back in 2019, when times were simpler, “social distancing” wasn’t a term anyone used, and headlines were dominated by a fried chicken sandwich instead of a pandemic? Well, Popeyes is back at it. At select locations in the Denver, Colorado area, the fast food chain is testing a new version of its viral (the good kind!) sandwich hit: the BBQ Bacon Cheddar Chicken Sandwich. But will this new take inspire the passion of the OG? I tracked it down to find out. After a quick call to the closest Popeyes location, I struck golden fried success. They did indeed have the new chicken sandwich on the menu, so I set off for the drive-thru with high expectations. Part of the appeal of the original Popeyes sandwich is the low price -- only $3.99. With all its extras, the new BBQ version comes at a premium. I paid $5.49 (before tax) for the sandwich alone, though that’s still less than most fast food fried chicken sandos. Like the original, this sandwich sports a sizable piece of fried chicken breast with Popeyes’ signature Louisiana seasonings and the same thick cut pickles on a buttered brioche bun. So far, so good. But instead of the standard mayo, the bun is doused with sweet and slightly spicy BBQ on both sides. If you’ve ever had Popeyes’ BBQ dipping sauce, it tastes very similar (and may, if fact, be exactly the same sauce). The flavor of the sauce is strong, so much so that it overwhelms the chicken’s seasoning and the toasted butteriness of the bun. What about the bacon and cheddar? That’s exactly what I wondered after my first bite... only to discover that the Popeyes I visited had failed to actually add those two ingredients. So I went back to the drive-thru for a second try. This time, I found the bright orange slice of cheddar and two small strips of bacon present and accounted for. I bit in and, well, it tasted exactly the same as the first one. Did they forget to add it again? Nope. Turns out they just don’t stand a chance against all that BBQ sauce. The cheddar slice is thin and has a barely detectable cheese flavor even when eaten alone. And instead of melty, it got crumbly on the hot piece of chicken. The bacon was thin too, and scored solid zeros in terms of both crispiness and flavor. Nothing else on Popeyes’ menu has cheddar or bacon, so they brought in these ingredients exclusively for this sandwich. But their quality doesn’t live up to the chicken itself. The dominating flavor was that super-sweet sauce. Final thoughts Look, the Popeye’s chicken sandwich is still a thing of grease laden beauty -- we ranked it No. 1 for good reason. So this version wasn’t exactly bad (that’s probably not possible). But much like the rest of 2020, it was disappointing. If you really love the flavor of BBQ sauce, you’d be better off saving the extra $1.50 and ordering the original chicken sandwich sans mayo and asking for packets of BBQ dipping sauce on the side. Or better yet, slather the chain’s Mardi Gras Mustard on there (trust me, I’ve taste tested that thoroughly). https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/popeyes-bbq-bacon-cheddar-chicken-sandwich-taste-test Edited July 15, 20205 yr by ss13
July 15, 20205 yr Going to try my version of Popeyes chicken sandwich this weekend, thinking of using a pickle brine or buttermilk. Hell I may use both as I have 2 breasts to cook.
July 15, 20205 yr 45 minutes ago, Underdog said: Going to try my version of Popeyes chicken sandwich this weekend, thinking of using a pickle brine or buttermilk. Hell I may use both as I have 2 breasts to cook. In my experience, 2 breasts is the optimal number.
July 15, 20205 yr 3 minutes ago, Brisketexan said: In my experience, 2 breasts is the optimal number. They usually travel in pairs
July 15, 20205 yr Popular Post 5 minutes ago, Brisketexan said: In my experience, 2 breasts is the optimal number.
July 15, 20205 yr On 6/18/2020 at 10:22 PM, formermav43 said: By no sauce you mean no mayo. That’s why Popeye’s is inferior by default. negged. On 6/19/2020 at 8:36 AM, Baboontyme said: I finally tried it this week. Regular, no mayo because mayo is an abomination negged and reported.
July 16, 20205 yr On 6/19/2020 at 8:36 AM, Baboontyme said: no mayo because mayo is an abomination that makes me want to vomit. QFT.
July 16, 20205 yr I can’t believe this is the sandwich people got shot over. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
July 16, 20205 yr Just ordered a 5 piece tender dinner (two sides) through the app and picked it up at the drive thru. Ended up with 10 tenders, 4 sides, and three biscuits for $7.99. Popeye's hooking it up during this time of crisis.
July 17, 20205 yr I can’t believe this is the sandwich people got shot over. Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkSerious question:How good would a chicken sandwich need to be in order for you to think “yeah...murder committed for one of these??? Makes sense. I get it.”?
July 17, 20205 yr 45 minutes ago, scottsins said: Serious question: How good would a chicken sandwich need to be in order for you to think “yeah...murder committed for one of these??? Makes sense. I get it.”? I'd stab you right now for a spicy chicken sandwich tbh
July 17, 20205 yr 3 hours ago, Bobby Light said: I’m convinced Chick FilA made their chicken sandwiches bigger due to Popeyes I was actually about to note the same thing. The last two I’ve had have been bigger, less soggy, and a tad spicier. But they were both also at one I never usually go to so just chalked it up to location difference.
July 17, 20205 yr There’s one the big exxonmobil campus and that’s really the only time I get chick fil a. I feel there’s have always been on the small side... will do my best to confirm or deny these rumors because literally anything will be larger than what they were previously serving. Edited July 17, 20205 yr by Etexhorn13
July 21, 20205 yr Popeye's locations vary wildly. I'd suggest going to a nice, new, clean one in the burbs. I still haven't been to a good one inside the 610 Loop.
July 24, 20205 yr On 7/20/2020 at 9:44 PM, billfromlaketravis said: Popeye's locations vary wildly. I'd suggest going to a nice, new, clean one in the burbs. I still haven't been to a good one inside the 610 Loop. Wife bought a couple the other day. Apparently there was an extra (found in the fridge last night). Added some mayo and hot sauce to it and it was even better than I remember.
July 27, 20205 yr On 6/18/2020 at 8:35 PM, billfromlaketravis said: the Chick Fil A sandwich has no sauce. I eat my Chick-Fil-A sandwiches with about 5 different sauces.
September 17, 20205 yr On 7/26/2020 at 7:37 PM, threesheets said: I eat my Chick-Fil-A sandwiches with about 5 different sauces. I usually don't eat chicken sandwiches. But the best sauce for Chic Fil A strips is to get the Polynesian sauce and mix it with a packet of Texas Pete hot sauce.
September 17, 20205 yr Saw Chick-Fil-A is testing this bad boy out in NC, honey pepper pimiento and jalapeño chicken sandwich. Edited September 17, 20205 yr by Hook1997
September 17, 20205 yr 16 minutes ago, Hook1997 said: Saw Chick-Fil-A is testing this bad boy out in NC, honey pepper pimiento and jalapeño chicken sandwich.
September 18, 20205 yr but what will be the quality of the pimento cheese?Going off the quality of their lemonade, I'm going with homemade and fantastic.
September 18, 20205 yr Got the SCS while on the road yesterday. This is only the second time I've had the pleasure, but I left well satiated with debilitating heartburn. Winning.
September 18, 20205 yr 14 hours ago, Hook1997 said: Saw Chick-Fil-A is testing this bad boy out in NC, honey pepper pimiento and jalapeño chicken sandwich. if it's the size of their regular chicken sandwiches then that photo is enlarged 1.5x
December 4, 20205 yr Old bump but it needs to be said and I understand it’ll offend a lot of people but I just had it for lunch- KFCs spicy chicken sammich is up there with the others without waiting in a drive thru line
December 4, 20205 yr Tried Church's sandwich the other day, wasn't overly impressed with it but it could've been due to the time of day, close to closing, when I got it. Popeye's is still King, imo.
December 4, 20205 yr 4 minutes ago, Underdog said: Tried Church's sandwich the other day, wasn't overly impressed with it but it could've been due to the time of day, close to closing, when I got it. Popeye's is still King, imo. I just finished off the Church's one just now. Not bad.
December 4, 20205 yr I thought the chicken sandwich that we sold back in the 80s during my time at Church's were better.
December 4, 20205 yr I finally tried this thing at the fairly new Hutto location yesterday and it was okay but way too salty. Maybe just a blip.
December 5, 20205 yr 11 hours ago, mdleast said: Remember when people were killing other people for this sandwich? 10 hours ago, Underdog said: Pre Covid at that. Simpler times. Ah, the good ole days.
December 5, 20205 yr 18 hours ago, Steamboat1874 said: I finally tried this thing at the fairly new Hutto location yesterday and it was okay but way too salty. Maybe just a blip. I have had it when it was phenomenal and I have had it spongy and tough and terrible. more often than not it’s good. and if you’re lucky it can be the best sandwich you’ve ever had.
December 6, 20205 yr 14 hours ago, Mack Tripper said: Shake Shack's spicy chicken sandwich is pretty damn good. Better than CFA.
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