Church's Chicken Review

[phillyflyers]

KFC chicken sandwich is a 7.9 easy, very underrated. When it’s on sale for $2.99, I buy it in the app for a cheat meal.

Bro, I tried all these chicken places, Cain's, Popeyes, etc. I'm telling you, KFC had me addicted for like 2 weeks when I was eating it for breakfast with a bottle of white wine every day.

 

[BobbyFK]

You're crazy.

There's still no flavour like it.

In fact, I'd like to see you do a KFC review for once.

I'll get to it. But KFC compared to other spots is trash

 

[BobbyFK]

Bro, I tried all these chicken places, Cain's, Popeyes, etc. I'm telling you, KFC had me addicted for like 2 weeks when I was eating it for breakfast with a bottle of white wine every day.

Really?? I find this hard to believe

 

[MinnesotaFats]

How about Popeyes chicken sammy with bacon & cheese??

Been crushing these on my roadtrip

 

[BobbyFK]

How about Popeyes chicken sammy with bacon & cheese??

Been crushing these on my roadtrip

Popeye's makes a good sandwich

 

[phillyflyers]

Really?? I find this hard to believe

Yes. Was getting KFC chicken and biscuits for almost 2 weeks straight for breakfast. They open 10 am here.

 

[Tanko]

There is a BBQ chain in Texas (might be elsewhere too) called Bill Millers BBQ. The BBQ sucks. I mean its nothing to write home about but the fried chicken is one of my favorites. Not the chicken sandwiches, the bone-in chicken.

Crispy, juicy inside, seasoned just right. That's my favorite bone-in chicken place.

 

[DiggityDaggityDo]

There is a BBQ chain in Texas (might be elsewhere too) called Bill Millers BBQ. The BBQ sucks. I mean its nothing to write home about but the fried chicken is one of my favorites. Not the chicken sandwiches, the bone-in chicken.

Crispy, juicy inside, seasoned just right. That's my favorite bone-in chicken place.

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I went there one time. The bbq was trash. Had no idea they had good chicken. I guess I’ll have to give them another try, Tanko.

 

[JDS]

@BobbyFK which one are you choosing ? I’m
choosing L myself.

 

[Tanko]

@BobbyFK which one are you choosing ? I’m
choosing L myself.

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"L"

 

[BobbyFK]

@BobbyFK which one are you choosing ? I’m
choosing L myself.

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Although I haven't heard of quite a few of those brands I'd have to go with L

 

[stevek173]

Jimmy John's for the win.

I miss Jimmy John's State College.

State College for the win, that's where my 3 ex fiancees are from.

 

[KingKolzig]

Kfc is superior. Likely cause of extra msg

 

[BobbyFK]

Jimmy John's for the win.

I miss Jimmy John's State College.

State College for the win, that's where my 3 ex fiancees are from.

Agreed! They are 100X better than Subway. Although Wawa holds a special spot in my heart for me

 

[Wagerallsports]

Who has the best chicken tenders? We ranked 6 top fast-food brands.​

The Washington Post

6. Raising Cane’s​

I was intrigued by the hype that surrounds this chain, which hails from Louisiana. But these strips were a letdown, and they wound up being our least favorite of the bunch. The breading was unappealingly pale, with no discernible spices (visually and on the palate), and, worse, there were random bald patches. Maybe the rave reviews Raising Cane’s garners on social media have more to do with its creamy, spicy sauce and those thick slices of Texas toast that accompany combo meals? The meat itself was juicy, but the overall impression had us raising another question: Where’s the flavor?

5. McDonald’s​

The new chick on the block — and the impetus behind our strip-sampling experiment — was a big step up from our last-place bird. With this one, we liked the peppery coating, and the meat was tender. But the shape, which was relatively flat compared with its rounder, more substantial competitors, wasn’t as appealing. Despite the marketing push McDonald’s has given the new item, these tenders are hardly a game changer. Still, the Golden Arches managed to somehow hit its famous nostalgia button, even with a new entrant: Its decent, basic strip reminded me of the ones I used to get at our pool’s snack bar when I was a kid.

4. KFC​

The Colonel’s secret formula of 11 herbs and spices was evident here, with a markedly more seasoned exterior than most of this flock. The strong flavor gives the tenders more of a classic fried-chicken feel, so if you’re looking for a more neutral, sauce-conveying vehicle, these might not be the strips for you.

3. Wingstop​

Wingstop was another new-to-me chain, though it has been expanding from its Texas roots since its founding in the ’90s. The chicken chain might be named for its signature bone-in options, but it has recently been focusing on tenders, reformulating the menu item to optimize it for sauce-dipping. Although we tried it solo, we appreciated the crisp, craggy texture on its own merits. (And I could see how all those nooks and crannies would allow sauce to cling.) Fortunately, the meat was tender, offering a nice contrast from the exterior.

2. Chick-fil-A​

Fans of this chain could no doubt pick its bird out of a lineup: The marinated protein has a darker, nubbier exterior and distinctive flavor that some rumors attribute to pickle brine. While that’s probably the stuff of urban legend, because the ingredient list doesn’t include vinegar, the listed sugar, salt and MSG are more likely what gives its offerings that familiar, salty-sweet note and juicy texture.

1. Popeyes​

Since that viral sandwich from 2019 that made everyone on your social media feeds go cuckoo for chicken, Popeyes has been the chicken specialist to beat. Sure, its current pickle-spiked menu came off as stunt food, but the tenders here are standard-bearers. They’re crispy, even long after you’ve left the drive-through window, and the breading hits that Goldilocks balance of light but still substantial. The meat was flavorful and briny with none of the stringiness or mushy qualities of a lesser bird. Seems that even after the sandwich wars have abated, Popeyes is still the bird to beat.

 

[Tanko]

Who has the best chicken tenders? We ranked 6 top fast-food brands.​

The Washington Post

6. Raising Cane’s​

I was intrigued by the hype that surrounds this chain, which hails from Louisiana. But these strips were a letdown, and they wound up being our least favorite of the bunch. The breading was unappealingly pale, with no discernible spices (visually and on the palate), and, worse, there were random bald patches. Maybe the rave reviews Raising Cane’s garners on social media have more to do with its creamy, spicy sauce and those thick slices of Texas toast that accompany combo meals? The meat itself was juicy, but the overall impression had us raising another question: Where’s the flavor?

5. McDonald’s​

The new chick on the block — and the impetus behind our strip-sampling experiment — was a big step up from our last-place bird. With this one, we liked the peppery coating, and the meat was tender. But the shape, which was relatively flat compared with its rounder, more substantial competitors, wasn’t as appealing. Despite the marketing push McDonald’s has given the new item, these tenders are hardly a game changer. Still, the Golden Arches managed to somehow hit its famous nostalgia button, even with a new entrant: Its decent, basic strip reminded me of the ones I used to get at our pool’s snack bar when I was a kid.

4. KFC​

The Colonel’s secret formula of 11 herbs and spices was evident here, with a markedly more seasoned exterior than most of this flock. The strong flavor gives the tenders more of a classic fried-chicken feel, so if you’re looking for a more neutral, sauce-conveying vehicle, these might not be the strips for you.

3. Wingstop​

Wingstop was another new-to-me chain, though it has been expanding from its Texas roots since its founding in the ’90s. The chicken chain might be named for its signature bone-in options, but it has recently been focusing on tenders, reformulating the menu item to optimize it for sauce-dipping. Although we tried it solo, we appreciated the crisp, craggy texture on its own merits. (And I could see how all those nooks and crannies would allow sauce to cling.) Fortunately, the meat was tender, offering a nice contrast from the exterior.

2. Chick-fil-A​

Fans of this chain could no doubt pick its bird out of a lineup: The marinated protein has a darker, nubbier exterior and distinctive flavor that some rumors attribute to pickle brine. While that’s probably the stuff of urban legend, because the ingredient list doesn’t include vinegar, the listed sugar, salt and MSG are more likely what gives its offerings that familiar, salty-sweet note and juicy texture.

1. Popeyes​

Since that viral sandwich from 2019 that made everyone on your social media feeds go cuckoo for chicken, Popeyes has been the chicken specialist to beat. Sure, its current pickle-spiked menu came off as stunt food, but the tenders here are standard-bearers. They’re crispy, even long after you’ve left the drive-through window, and the breading hits that Goldilocks balance of light but still substantial. The meat was flavorful and briny with none of the stringiness or mushy qualities of a lesser bird. Seems that even after the sandwich wars have abated, Popeyes is still the bird to beat.

Shocked McDonalds made the list.

 

[BMR Genie]

@BobbyFK which one are you choosing ? I’m
choosing L myself.

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K!

 

[BobbyFK]

Who has the best chicken tenders? We ranked 6 top fast-food brands.​

The Washington Post

6. Raising Cane’s​

I was intrigued by the hype that surrounds this chain, which hails from Louisiana. But these strips were a letdown, and they wound up being our least favorite of the bunch. The breading was unappealingly pale, with no discernible spices (visually and on the palate), and, worse, there were random bald patches. Maybe the rave reviews Raising Cane’s garners on social media have more to do with its creamy, spicy sauce and those thick slices of Texas toast that accompany combo meals? The meat itself was juicy, but the overall impression had us raising another question: Where’s the flavor?

5. McDonald’s​

The new chick on the block — and the impetus behind our strip-sampling experiment — was a big step up from our last-place bird. With this one, we liked the peppery coating, and the meat was tender. But the shape, which was relatively flat compared with its rounder, more substantial competitors, wasn’t as appealing. Despite the marketing push McDonald’s has given the new item, these tenders are hardly a game changer. Still, the Golden Arches managed to somehow hit its famous nostalgia button, even with a new entrant: Its decent, basic strip reminded me of the ones I used to get at our pool’s snack bar when I was a kid.

4. KFC​

The Colonel’s secret formula of 11 herbs and spices was evident here, with a markedly more seasoned exterior than most of this flock. The strong flavor gives the tenders more of a classic fried-chicken feel, so if you’re looking for a more neutral, sauce-conveying vehicle, these might not be the strips for you.

3. Wingstop​

Wingstop was another new-to-me chain, though it has been expanding from its Texas roots since its founding in the ’90s. The chicken chain might be named for its signature bone-in options, but it has recently been focusing on tenders, reformulating the menu item to optimize it for sauce-dipping. Although we tried it solo, we appreciated the crisp, craggy texture on its own merits. (And I could see how all those nooks and crannies would allow sauce to cling.) Fortunately, the meat was tender, offering a nice contrast from the exterior.

2. Chick-fil-A​

Fans of this chain could no doubt pick its bird out of a lineup: The marinated protein has a darker, nubbier exterior and distinctive flavor that some rumors attribute to pickle brine. While that’s probably the stuff of urban legend, because the ingredient list doesn’t include vinegar, the listed sugar, salt and MSG are more likely what gives its offerings that familiar, salty-sweet note and juicy texture.

1. Popeyes​

Since that viral sandwich from 2019 that made everyone on your social media feeds go cuckoo for chicken, Popeyes has been the chicken specialist to beat. Sure, its current pickle-spiked menu came off as stunt food, but the tenders here are standard-bearers. They’re crispy, even long after you’ve left the drive-through window, and the breading hits that Goldilocks balance of light but still substantial. The meat was flavorful and briny with none of the stringiness or mushy qualities of a lesser bird. Seems that even after the sandwich wars have abated, Popeyes is still the bird to beat.

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