{"id":20561,"date":"2016-09-07T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-09-07T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/?p=20561"},"modified":"2023-09-02T14:42:42","modified_gmt":"2023-09-03T00:42:42","slug":"review-great-value-late-night-cravings-double-decker-chicken-bacon-sandwich","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/2016\/09\/07\/review-great-value-late-night-cravings-double-decker-chicken-bacon-sandwich\/","title":{"rendered":"REVIEW: Great Value Late Night Cravings Double Decker Chicken & Bacon Sandwich"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Great Value\u2019s Late Night Cravings Double Decker Chicken & Bacon Sandwich looks like it belongs under the heat lamp at a gas station convenience store. The KFC Double Down-inspired sandwich features smoke-flavored bacon and American cheese between two breaded crispy chicken breast patties.<\/p>\n

After microwaving it, cheese oozed out from almost every angle and down onto the plate. The sandwich\u2019s cheesiness is because there are actually three slices of American cheese stuck together to make it look like one. BONUS!<\/p>\n

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With every bite there\u2019s a little bit of everything initially \u2014 some seasoning from the chicken patty\u2019s breading, a bit of smokiness from the bacon, and a little tang from the cheese. But that gets shoved aside by a wave of saltiness.<\/p>\n

My dogs, who like to lick my arms after a run, would say this sandwich is way too salty. One has over 2,000 milligrams of sodium. The KFC Double Down is a healthier option with 1,380 milligrams of sodium. Yes, I just typed the words \u201cKFC Double Down is a healthier option\u201d and you are not in a bizarro dimension.<\/p>\n

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With every bite, all I could think of was salt. Salt shakers. Salty sea water. A horse salt lick. The Morton\u2019s Salt Girl. Veruca Salt. Salt from Salt-N-Pepa. I\u2019ve had fast food burgers with more than 2,000 milligrams of sodium, but they didn\u2019t taste as salty as this sandwich. But, let\u2019s be honest, it shouldn’t be surprising the combination of breaded chicken, three cheese slices, and bacon would create culinary salt lick.<\/p>\n

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But there\u2019s more to complain about than its saltiness. The chicken patties along their edges were as dry as stale bread; it\u2019s pricey for just two small sandwiches; and its microwave instructions are more complex than they should be. It involves taking apart the sandwich, heating just the chicken, reassembling the sandwich, heating the whole thing, and letting it stand for a minute to cool and to allow you say \u201cYOLO\u201d or push aside any doubts, regrets, or doctor\u2019s warnings.<\/p>\n

If there\u2019s one major plus it\u2019s the addition of the paper sleeve with each sandwich. I thought it was for crisping the chicken in the microwave, but it\u2019s just a plain paper one to help hold the sandwich as I ate it, since the \u201cbread\u201d is freshly microwaved chicken patties.<\/p>\n

But a courteous attachment isn\u2019t enough for me to recommend the Great Value Late Night Cravings Double Decker Chicken & Bacon Sandwich.<\/p>\n

(Nutrition Facts – 1 sandwich – 610 calories, 380 calories from fat, 42 grams of fat, 15 grams of saturated fat, 0.5 grams of trans fat, 11 grams of polyunsaturated fat, 13 grams of monounsaturated fat, 115 milligrams of cholesterol, 2090 milligrams of sodium, 280 milligrams of potassium, 27 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of fiber, 1 gram of sugar, and 34 grams of protein.)<\/small><\/p>\n

Purchased Price:<\/b> $6.44
\nSize:<\/b> 2 sandwiches
\nPurchased at:<\/b> Walmart
\nRating:<\/b> 4 out of 10
\nPros:<\/b> Paper sleeve included to prevent burnt fingers. A flash of decent flavor with every bite.
\nCons:<\/b> Salty. Pricey. Salty. Dry chicken patties. Salty. Its microwave instructions. Salty. Too much cheese. Salty.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Great Value\u2019s Late Night Cravings Double Decker Chicken & Bacon Sandwich looks like it belongs under the heat lamp at a gas station convenience store. The KFC Double Down-inspired sandwich features smoke-flavored bacon and American cheese between two breaded crispy chicken breast patties. 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