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The first thing I notice biting into KFC is the overwhelming amount of grease. Visually, the chicken has a bit of shine to it from oil, and visible bone where some breading didn't survive the journey from the fryer to the box. Like Popeyes, it comes with a medium drink, biscuit, and small side. Kentucky Fried Chicken's four-piece combo meal was cheaper, costing only $11.76 after tax. Their chicken breast is a tad dry, but when paired with a sweet tea, as all fried chicken should be, it is deliciously savory. Besides, it's fast food, you may as well go all in. The crunch of biting into a drumstick is extremely satisfying.įor the mild chicken, salt is the most significant flavor as opposed to any sort of spice, but when balanced with the perfect level of greasiness, it works. On the first bite, I notice how crispy their breading is. In total, after tax, I paid a total of $15.18, but they get bonus points for throwing in an extra wing, making the box actually 5 pieces. Their four-piece combo box comes with a small side, a biscuit and a medium drink alongside a mix of drumsticks, wings, and a breast. Right off the bat, Popeye's is visually more appealing to me. Popeye's Fried ChickenĪ 4-piece combo box from Popeye's | Instagram I conducted a side-by-side taste test to settle the debate once and for all, on which franchise offers the best bone-in chicken. Popeye's Louisiana Chicken and Kentucky Fried Chicken are two of the most popular fast-food restaurants in America and are in seemingly constant competition for offering the loyalty of hungry customers pressed for time. This Southern staple has sparked debates across the country, as popular fast-food chains are in constant competition to claim the title for best chicken. The views expressed are the author’s own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Narcity Media.Īs a foodie born and raised in Savannah, GA, fried chicken was an essential part of my food pyramid growing up. This Review article is part of a Narcity Media series.
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