The chicken is always juicy, crispy, and well-seasoned.

The bun is always soft and buttery.

The pickles are always tangy and crunchy, and the mayo provides a pop of creamy richness.

Popeyes' Golden BBQ Chicken Sandwich

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Popeyes Golden BBQ Chicken Sandwich

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The taste:Surprisingly lacking in “Golden BBQ” flavor.

The new sauce was decently tangy and slightly sweet when I tried it on its own.

For that reason, the new sandwich tasted remarkably similar to the original.

Popeyes Golden BBQ Chicken Sandwich

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