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Fresh off the national release of its Angus Snack Wraps (read our review here), McDonald’s seems to be testing a new line of products in the Baltimore market. The “deliciously unexpected” Chicken Flatbreads come in four flavors: Tuscan Tomato Basil, BBQ Bacon Ranch, Southwest, and Four Cheese. My local McDonald’s is running a promo on the flatbreads for a price of $1.89 each. On a recent trip to Micky D’s, my hermana and I chose the later option, going with the Tuscan Tomato Basil Flatbread and the Southwest Chicken Flatbread. Have a gander at the “official” description:

Get ready to enter a brand new flavor zone with McDonald’s Chicken Flabreads. Our new juicy grilled chicken is served on a warm flatbread with a roasted garlic spread, deliciously melted Fontina, Mozzarella, Monterey Jack and White Cheddar cheeses and unexpected ingredients such as the Southwest’s tangy Pico de Gallo and creamy guacamole. Give your appetite some tasty options!

At first I was somewhat disappointed with the size of the flatbreads, which come in their own containers and aren’t much bigger than the length of a person’s hand. My concerns, however, were misplaced. (more…)

It seems like quick-serve restaurants are constantly making attempts to bridge the gap between fast food and something a bit more.  Every burger joint seems to have a meatier restaurant-style burger these days and the often-scrutinized McDonald’s has upped the quality in it’s newer offerings (see McBistro Chicken Sandwich).  When we see fast food menu items reach the $6 area, it’s hard to look at them as “just fast food”.  Along with the prices, the quality is also being amped up.

The latest menu items to fit the pricier/higher quality realm at Wendy’s are the New Garden Sensations Salads.  Over the past month or so, I’ve tried all four and here are my impressions. (more…)

First off let me thank Adam for cranking out all the reviews in the last 30+ days.  My last review was on June 3rd and I am completely aware of my slacking.  Nothing has really grabbed my attention enough to want to head out to my local fast food drive-thru in the past month.  Finally KFC has come along to get me back into the swing of things.  This time around, it’s not a cringe-worthy bread-less sandwich like the Double Down.  It’s the nationwide debut of the Doublicious Chicken Sandwich from KFC… and I just finished devouring one of my very own.

People are calling the Doublicious, the “next Double Down”.  Just because “Double” is part of the description doesn’t mean you should link the two together.  The “Double” in the Double Down came from the two slices of cheese, two strips of bacon and the two chicken filets.  The Doublicious doesn’t have too much “double” going around and rundown goes like this… Original Recipe fillet, Monterey Jack cheese, bacon and Colonel’s Sauce in a Hawaiian bun. (more…)

I didn’t feel like combining both the Original Recipe and Grilled versions of the Doublicious from KFC in one review so here’s a little mini review on the grilled.  If you want the full 800+ word of the Original, click here.  The grilled version of the Doublicious has no bacon and no funky mayo-ey Colonel’s Sauce.  The grilled Doublicious has Monterey Jack cheese, lettuce and honey mustard barbecue sauce on a Hawaiian roll.

The Verdict: (more…)

The Cluck Double does not exist.

At least not officially, and at least not outside of Burger King # 11011.

The evidence

But thanks to a dream concocted in my crazy brain, a firm desire to always play with my food, and the help of an awkward looking, pimply faced teenage cashier by the name of Rob, the Cluck Double became a reality as of 1:00 PM on June 16th. Having it my way is oh so sweet.

Have it your way? Don't mind if I do!

If you’ve ever read my reviews you know a couple of things about me. Aside from being a poor college student who lives off of value meals, I also have a very strong affinity for fried chicken products and a natural desire to try new things and push the boundaries of “normal” in my eating quests. (more…)

All this talk about Chick-fil-A’s new Spicy Chicken Sandwich has seriously launched me into a fried chicken feeding frenzy. But for as good as I think Chick-fil-A’s new sandwich is, my fast food dining options are often limited to the dollar menu. Needless to say, Chick-fil-A remains an only “some of the time” treat for me. So, looking to get my spicy chicken fix for an insanely low price, I checked out my local Burger King to sample the Spicy Chick’n Crisp Sandwich.

A crispy chicken filet topped with garden-fresh iceberg lettuce and creamy mayo, all sandwiched in a fresh sesame seed bun. It’s got just the right amount of spicy kick.

I had actually never gotten the Spicy Chick’n Crisp Sandwich at BK before last Tuesday, but I have always had a soft spot for their crown shape chicken tenders. To be perfectly honest, I had been planning on grabbing a Wendy’s Spicy Chicken Filet sandwich that morning, but when I saw that the Wendy’s sandwich was an awkwardly priced $4.19, I figured I might as well walk across the street and play the “build a dollar menu meal” game at BK. (more…)

What’s in a name?  Popeyes has a new offering which debuted this week called Wicked Chicken.  When you think “Wicked Chicken”, what comes to mind?  I’m thinking maybe a kicked up extra spicy chicken could be behind the “Wicked” title.  It turns out that this new chicken isn’t really spicy at all, but at least there’s a tiny bottle of TABASCO to turn up some heat, right?

OK, so Wicked Chicken… basically it’s breaded chicken strips.  Are they delicious?  Yes.  They are “Wicked” because of their gnarly shape I guess.  Popeyes describes them like this:

Popeyes Wicked Chicken are thin strips of tender, juicy, all white meat marinated in authentic Louisiana seasonings and cooked in our uniquely crispy coating until twisty and curly.  Served with Cajun fries, a buttermilk biscuit and your very own mini bottle of TABASCO sauce.

Popeyes made an accurate description of the Wicked Chicken.  The chicken is indeed tender and juicy and I was honestly quite surprised.  I was kind of expecting there to be an overabundance of fried breading and just not enough meat.  You’ll be happy to know that there is plenty of chicken in the box. (more…)

I was out and about the other day and decided to stop by McDonald’s for dinner.  I usually go for something off of their dollar menu, but sometimes I’ll get a grilled chicken snack wrap or the Premium Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich.  While sitting in the drive-thru scanning the menu, I noticed something new: The McBistro Chicken Sandwich.

I was surprised that McDonald’s came out with yet another chicken sandwich and thought to myself, “What could be so different between the McBistro Chicken Sandwich and the Premium Chicken Sandwiches?”. (more…)

The United States Government has declared a war on sodium.

NO SALT FOR YOU!

This is both good and bad news for me.

On one hand, I’m all for people not dying because of heart failure. On the other hand, it seriously puts my new-found love affair with Jack Link’s Flamin’ Buffalo Chicken Nuggets in jeopardy.

Being a beef jerky fanatic, I know good beef jerky. Technically this isn’t beef, and the small nugget shapes don’t exactly scream jerky. Still, if you’re looking for a noncaloric bomb to get your Buffalo wing snack fix on, these things are for you. (more…)