Deep-frying pretty much any food guarantees that it will be crave-worthy and delicious.
Let’s face it: Few dishes scream “comfort food” quite as loudly.
But which of those chains serves up the better bone-in bucket?
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I recently set out to answer that question by sampling both in an epic fried chicken showdown.
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Here’s what I thought of each chain’s chicken, followed by my verdict on the winner!
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Afour-piece dinner, which comes with a side and a biscuit, cost me $14.65.
I could tell the breading would be super crispy just by looking at it.
The taste:Savory, rich, and super comforting.
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Popeyes' chicken was right on the nose in terms of flavor.
The breading was also remarkably crispy, even an hour after I picked up my order.
Meanwhile, the interior of all the chicken pieces was juicy and perfectly cooked.
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I had trouble finding any fault with this delightful poultry.
Afour-piece combo meal, which includesa side, biscuit, and medium drink, cost me $17.05.
The taste:Pretty tasty, but far from perfect.
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The KFC chicken had more of a homemade feel to it than the Popeyes chicken.
I tasted lots of black pepper in the KFC spice blend, but honestly, not much else.
There were also some glaring issues with KFC’s texture.
The inside of the chicken wasn’t necessarily dry, but still not as juicy as I wanted.
The coating also wasn’t crispy in the slightest.
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