{"id":20344,"date":"2016-07-20T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-07-20T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/?p=20344"},"modified":"2023-09-05T16:28:08","modified_gmt":"2023-09-06T02:28:08","slug":"review-devour-chicken-waffles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/2016\/07\/20\/review-devour-chicken-waffles\/","title":{"rendered":"REVIEW: Devour Chicken & Waffles"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Devour<\/a><\/p>\n

One of the saddest frozen meals I\u2019ve ever put into my mouth was the <\/a>Hungry-Man Selects Boneless Fried Chicken & Waffles. After being punished by radiation, the waffles were soggy and the breaded chicken patties were limp and lacked any discernible crunch. Eggo waffles and Burger King chicken nuggets would be a significant upgrade.<\/p>\n

With my previous frozen chicken and waffles experience tattooed onto my head, I purchased this Devour Chicken & Waffles frozen entree with the expectation that it might be slightly better. According to the box, the frozen food features \u201cpremium crispy breaded white meat chicken patty strips served with Belgian waffle sticks and a side of syrup for dipping.\u201d<\/p>\n

After opening the box, I saw a ray of sunshine. Actually, it was a ray of gray, which usually means sadness, but in this case it was the opposite. The interior of the box was lined with the gray, slick material used for microwaveable crisping trays. Seeing it gave me a glimmer of hope that these chicken and waffles would be okay. <\/p>\n

Although the photo below of burnt-looking waffles might make you think otherwise. But I assure you, they might be burnt-looking, but they’re not burnt-tasting.<\/p>\n

\"Devour<\/a><\/p>\n

The crisping tray makes a significant difference when it comes to texture. The waffle sticks have a slightly fluffy interior and a crispy exterior that makes them feel as if they\u2019ve been through a toaster cycle. And the chicken strips have a lightly crispy texture that\u2019s similar to fast food chicken nuggets.<\/p>\n

The chicken strips have enough flavor that they could be eaten without dipping them into the syrup, but the same can\u2019t be said about the Belgian waffle strips. They\u2019re bland compared to other frozen Belgian waffles I\u2019ve had. <\/p>\n

But thank goodness for the included Heinz Breakfast Syrup. It tastes as generic as its name, but it does bring a satisfying sweetness to this meat and carbs affair. And there\u2019s enough of it to dip all the waffles and chicken. <\/p>\n

However, everything is not all sugar, chicken breading spice, and everything nice. If you let the waffle sticks sit out too long, they go from being crispy and fluffy to dry and crunchy.<\/p>\n

Overall, I enjoyed Devour\u2019s Chicken & Waffles. I don\u2019t know if it\u2019s the best microwaveable chicken & waffles offering, but it\u2019s definitely better than the rock bottom experience of Hungry-Man\u2019s attempt at the sweet and savory dish. <\/p>\n

(Nutrition Facts – 620 calories, 190 calories from fat, 21 grams of fat, 4 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 95 milligrams of cholesterol, 1150 milligrams of sodium, 83 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of fiber, 36 grams of sugar, 24 grams of protein..)<\/small><\/p>\n

Purchased Price:<\/b> $3.99
\nSize:<\/b> 9.25 oz.
\nPurchased at:<\/b> Safeway
\nRating:<\/b> 6 out of 10
\nPros:<\/b> Better than Hungry-Man Selects Boneless Fried Chicken & Waffles. Crisping tray works! Chicken can be eaten on their own. Enough syrup for waffles AND chicken.
\nCons:<\/b> Belgian waffle strips slightly bland. If sits out too long, the waffle sticks turn dry and crunchy. Might not be filling for some people. Hungry-Man Selects Boneless Fried Chicken & Waffles.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

One of the saddest frozen meals I\u2019ve ever put into my mouth was the Hungry-Man Selects Boneless Fried Chicken & Waffles. After being punished by radiation, the waffles were soggy and the breaded chicken patties were limp and lacked any discernible crunch. Eggo waffles and Burger King chicken nuggets would be a significant upgrade. 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