Sam’s Club got it first with this two-pack, but Walmart will be selling individual boxes in September doo doo doo doo doo doo. (Spotted by Robbie at Sam’s Club.)
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I haven’t set foot in a Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen for around, sadly, a decade, since stopping at a Denver location that was a few blocks from my former favorite record store (Twist and Shout, if you’re interested). Even back then, however, I always thought that, when it comes to fried chicken, with its Louisiana-inspired seasonings and spices, Popeyes was the best in the biz.
When I received word that Popeyes was taking on Chick-fil-A with its own version of the heralded chicken sandwich that has made the Chick-fil-A so popular for so long, I knew it was finally time to rekindle my passionate taste for Popeyes once again.
The sandwich is pretty basic, especially when you read about it in print: a large chunk of boneless fried chicken, placed on a “buttered bun” with a few pickles and (spicy) mayo. Of course, it comes in two variations, classic and spicy. I undoubtedly went the latter, as it was originally Popeyes spicy fried chicken that I had always devoured.
Delivered to me in a foil-like silver bag, the first thing I noticed was how gratuitous this sandwich truly is. Popeyes already beats the chicken skin off of not only Chick-fil-A but just about every fast food chicken sandwich on the market with the sheer largesse of this New Orleans-style beast. I mean, it’s shocking how heavy the thing is. For only $3.99, even if the sandwich is just okay, you’re still getting your money’s worth.
But, you know, the Popeyes Chicken Sandwich is not okay… it’s mother-clucking fantastic!
It’s probably the best (non-gimmicky) chicken sandwich I’ve had in a long time. Every blessed bite is a mouthful of crispy fried skin and tender white meat, all coated with that special Popeyes seasoning that I have missed for so long. Every juicy sliver of meat is spiced with enough heat to not overdo it, but without that overly “greased” feeling that seems to buckle down a lot of fast food chicken.
(If I’m being honest though, I did squeeze a couple of packages of Louisiana Hot Sauce on top for a little additional down-home warmth.)
With a couple of mild pickles and a small dab of spicy mayo for taste — not to mention the very firm, very plump, and very rich buttered buns — it doesn’t need all the unnecessary hoopla so many other sandwiches do and, maybe, that’s the thing I love so much about Popeyes Chicken Sandwich.
With basically a strongly empowered piece of fried chicken and very little else, Popeyes may have crafted the chicken sandwich of the year — and if you don’t believe me, well, then it’s your loss, champ. Cómpralo ya!
Purchased Price: $3.99 Size: N/A Rating: 10 out of 10 Nutrition Facts: Not available on the Popeyes website that keeps crashing my browser.
Here are some interesting new products found on store shelves by your fellow readers. If you’ve tried any of the products, share your thoughts about them in the comments.
Kodiak Cakes Cinnamon Oatmeal Unleashed PacketsKodiak Cakes Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Unleashed PacketsKodiak Cakes Maple & Brown Sugar Oatmeal Unleashed Packets
(Spotted by Sarah R at Walmart.)
Famiglia Romana Original Alfredo Pasta SauceFamiglia Romana 4 Cheese Alfredo Pasta SauceFamiglia Romana Light Alfredo Pasta SauceFamiglia Romana Roasted Garlic Alfredo Pasta Sauce
(Spotted by Julie at H-E-B.)
Voss Flavored Sparkling Water (Raspberry Rose and Strawberry Ginger)
(Spotted by Leonard G at Acme.)
Kernel Season’s Popcorn Seasoning Flavor Pack
(Spotted by Erin K at Walmart.)
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Here are some interesting new products found on store shelves by your fellow readers. If you’ve tried any of the products, share your thoughts about them in the comments.
Jimmy Dean Morning Combos Mini Maple Pancakes and Maple Sausage BitesJimmy Dean Morning Combos Blueberry Muffin and Sausage Bites
FBomb Keto Krunch Garlic & Herb High-Fat Cheese Crisps
(Spotted by Sarah R at Sprouts.)
Glutino Gluten Free Super Stuffed Cookies
(Spotted by Sarah R at Sprouts.)
Pamela’s Vegan MacPamela’s White Cheddar Mac
(Spotted by Sarah R at Sprouts.)
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Taco Bell has a new Freeze to help cool you down as summer nears its end — the Cherry Sunset Freeze.
The frozen beverage features cherry flavored syrup with pineapple slush. As you can probably guess, the red, yellow, and orange colors represent those you’ll find in the sky at sunset.
A regular 16-ounce serving has 190 calories, 0 grams of fat, 0 grams of saturated fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 55 milligrams of sodium, 51 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of fiber, 49 grams of sugar, and 0 grams of protein.
In other Taco Bell news, the chain has brought back the Triple Double Crunchwrap that features two layers of seasoned beef, nacho cheese sauce, and tostada shell, and another layer of iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, and reduced-fat sour cream in a flour tortilla.
If you’ve tried the new Freeze, let us know what you think of it in the comments.
Burger King continues to turn bready breakfast dishes into buns with its Maple Waffle Sandwiches. They follow Burger King’s French Toast Sandwiches that popped up at the end of May. Perhaps they’ll be pancake buns later this year?
The Maple Waffle Sandwiches feature fluffy eggs, American cheese, and your choice of sausage, bacon, or ham between two savory and sweet waffle slices.
The sausage one has 680 calories, 45 grams of fat, 15 grams of saturated fat, 0.5 gram of trans fat, 205 milligrams of cholesterol, 1140 milligrams of sodium, 46 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of fiber, 12 grams of sugar, and 23 grams of protein.
The bacon one has 550 calories, 33 grams of fat, 11 grams of saturated fat, 0 gram of trans fat, 180 milligrams of cholesterol, 970 milligrams of sodium, 46 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of fiber, 12 grams of sugar, and 17 grams of protein.
And the ham version has 550 calories, 31 grams of fat, 11 grams of saturated fat, 0 gram of trans fat, 185 milligrams of cholesterol, 1250 milligrams of sodium, 46 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of fiber, 13 grams of sugar, and 21 grams of protein.
If you’ve tried it, let us know what you think of it in the comments.
