GrubGrade

Anyone that knows me, knows that I do not like spicy food.   Popeyes is famous for their Louisiana-style of cooking with an array of Cajun seasoning and spices.  A visit to Popeyes for me has always been a very rare occasion when I am in the mood for the Popcorn Shrimp meal.  I do love the flavor of Popeyes breading even though it lights my mouth on fire (I know, I’m a wimp).   Because of the spiciness, Popeyes has never been a preferred place for me. I tried the Loaded Chicken Wrap recently and it quickly became a reason to stop by Popeyes more often.

The Loaded Chicken Wrap is on the Popeyes “Big Deals” menu.

Popeyes describes this wrap like this:

This wrap folds a golden, crispy, all-white meat chicken breast tender and Popeyes famous red beans and rice into a warm cheddar tortilla-with a side of Louisiana hot sauce.

I think that I am addicted to this wrap.   It is a simple wrap, but it has a great combination of flavors.  The chicken tender is moist, and breaded with the Popeyes Cajun seasoned breading which gives it a little heat. Most fast food wraps use the same couple of fillings.  Some lettuce, some tomato and some cheese.  The Popeyes wrap is void of any lettuce/tomato and instead uses the staples, red beans and rice.  The red beans and rice aren’t really anything special, but I think they do a lot to help balance the little bite from the tender.  All of this wrapped in a tasty cheesy tortilla.  I don’t use the Louisiana hot sauce, but it does come on the side if you decide you want more kick.  

The Popcorn Shrimp meal is the only thing I had eaten at Popeye’s before this .  The Loaded Chicken Wrap is now a worthy replacement and at $1.49, it isn’t too hard on your wallet.

• Pros:  The breaded chicken and red beans and rice make for a nice and unique combination.  Inexpensive.  Great for grubbing on the go.
• Cons:  Will take at least 2 to fill you up.  Leaves you wanting more.  Tons of sodium for not-so-filling wrap.

Taste: 7.75/10

Value: 7.50/10

Grubbing on the Go: 8.75/10

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GrubGrade: 7.75 /10 (Good)

(Overall GrubGrade is not an average)

Price: $1.49

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Nutrition Info – Loaded Chicken Wrap

Calories – 400

Fat – 17 grams

Saturated Fat – 6 grams

Cholesterol – 35 milligrams

Sodium – 1100 milligrams

Carbs – 44 grams

Dietary Fiber – 4 grams

Sugars – 0 grams

Protein – 19 grams