The Popeyes Chicken Sandwich Is a Masterpiece

Gotta admit...it was pretty good. Something different about the crunch. I didnt have to wait in line though.....that's rediculous

I got 2 on Monday before the hype train took over. Shit was delicious, buy I agree it ain't worth waiting in line for. I did however drive past it on my lunch break like a jealous ex boyfriend hoping the line wasn't out the parking lot.
 
Make this go viral in SOFLO!
These are the Black Owned Chicken Sandwiches (one lobster) of South Florida! WE even have a damn VEGAN CHICKEN SANDWICH BIH! Click the photos for the location and ordering information. We at The Hungry Black Man will be traveling ALL day trying each and every one going LIVE! August is National Black Business Month, so please plan on supporting these eateries and artisans. Please post if I've missed anyone's sandwich, no matter the location. Visit #BlackBusinessMonth
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Shuckin & Jivin Chicken and Seafood 4759 NW 167th St, Miami Gardens, FL 33055. Phone: (305) 974-4751. Owner tagged. — with Ernisha Randolphat Shuckin & Jivin.

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This Queen has one of the most delicious Trap Kitchens of West Palm Beach! This delicious sandwich is unrivaled! Located in West Palm Beach, FL - order at 561-252-5352 — with Kendra Young.


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To The Red Velvet Chicken Sandwich (more punch than a “two piece” and a biscuit):$8
A man-sized fluffy, homestyle honey butter red velvet biscuit, sandwiching a tender juicy buttermilk fried chicken breast topped with homemade glaze and a secret sauce.
To order contact Penthouse Sweetz at (754) 779-9704 — with Kahlia Johnson.

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J's Kitchen
Contact # 954-548-5114 in Ft. Lauderdale — withRochelle Davis.

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iKrave Restaurant located at 4799 NW 7th Ave suite a, Miami, FL 33127. Phone: (786) 747-4161 — atIkrave.


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The New Vegan Restaurant - 528 NE 2nd St, Delray Beach, FL 33483 - Phone: (561) 404-5301. YES!! IT'S VEGAN! Owner tagged. — with Patricia Achille-Jones at The New Vegan.



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Lovely's Amazingness! The Lobster Burger! 1806 NW 183rd St, Miami Gardens, FL 33056 - Phone: (305) 621-7977


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Vanilla Funnel Cake Chicken Sandwich W/ Butter Rum Sauce $14.00

IG: @foodfriendsllc Inbox the brother tagged for this hand crafted meal. Was amazing!

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To The Uppercut (more punch than a “two piece” and a biscuit):$8
A man-sized fluffy, homestyle honey butter biscuit, sandwiching a tender juicy buttermilk fried chicken breast topped with pepper jack cheese, maple bacon, smoked turkey, an over easy egg and a fresh scratch-made chili mango raspberry jelly.
To order contact Penthouse Sweetz at (754) 779-9704


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J's Kitchen Contact # 954-548-5114 in Ft. Lauderdale

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Just Spoon's Cafe
455 SW 78th Ave
Plantation, Florida 33324-3204
(954) 621-2239
 
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To The Red Velvet Chicken Sandwich (more punch than a “two piece” and a biscuit):$8
A man-sized fluffy, homestyle honey butter red velvet biscuit, sandwiching a tender juicy buttermilk fried chicken breast topped with homemade glaze and a secret sauce.
To order contact Penthouse Sweetz at (754) 779-9704 — with Kahlia Johnson.

Yoooooo. This shit looks fucking dope.
 
Just had one. It was ok. Breading is light and crispy. Nothing memorable about eating it. Was good but Chick Fil A is still the GOAT.
 
Make this go viral in SOFLO!
These are the Black Owned Chicken Sandwiches (one lobster) of South Florida! WE even have a damn VEGAN CHICKEN SANDWICH BIH! Click the photos for the location and ordering information. We at The Hungry Black Man will be traveling ALL day trying each and every one going LIVE! August is National Black Business Month, so please plan on supporting these eateries and artisans. Please post if I've missed anyone's sandwich, no matter the location. Visit #BlackBusinessMonth
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Shuckin & Jivin Chicken and Seafood 4759 NW 167th St, Miami Gardens, FL 33055. Phone: (305) 974-4751. Owner tagged. — with Ernisha Randolphat Shuckin & Jivin.

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This Queen has one of the most delicious Trap Kitchens of West Palm Beach! This delicious sandwich is unrivaled! Located in West Palm Beach, FL - order at 561-252-5352 — with Kendra Young.


69292812_2369243983128788_3726775674296336384_n.jpg

To The Red Velvet Chicken Sandwich (more punch than a “two piece” and a biscuit):$8
A man-sized fluffy, homestyle honey butter red velvet biscuit, sandwiching a tender juicy buttermilk fried chicken breast topped with homemade glaze and a secret sauce.
To order contact Penthouse Sweetz at (754) 779-9704 — with Kahlia Johnson.

69025255_2369156303137556_6896552390187548672_n.jpg

J's Kitchen
Contact # 954-548-5114 in Ft. Lauderdale — withRochelle Davis.

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iKrave Restaurant located at 4799 NW 7th Ave suite a, Miami, FL 33127. Phone: (786) 747-4161 — atIkrave.


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The New Vegan Restaurant - 528 NE 2nd St, Delray Beach, FL 33483 - Phone: (561) 404-5301. YES!! IT'S VEGAN! Owner tagged. — with Patricia Achille-Jones at The New Vegan.



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Lovely's Amazingness! The Lobster Burger! 1806 NW 183rd St, Miami Gardens, FL 33056 - Phone: (305) 621-7977


69026332_2369118786474641_1824229875133710336_n.jpg


Vanilla Funnel Cake Chicken Sandwich W/ Butter Rum Sauce $14.00

IG: @foodfriendsllc Inbox the brother tagged for this hand crafted meal. Was amazing!

68802598_2369119316474588_3432710177051115520_n.jpg

To The Uppercut (more punch than a “two piece” and a biscuit):$8
A man-sized fluffy, homestyle honey butter biscuit, sandwiching a tender juicy buttermilk fried chicken breast topped with pepper jack cheese, maple bacon, smoked turkey, an over easy egg and a fresh scratch-made chili mango raspberry jelly.
To order contact Penthouse Sweetz at (754) 779-9704


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J's Kitchen Contact # 954-548-5114 in Ft. Lauderdale

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Just Spoon's Cafe
455 SW 78th Ave
Plantation, Florida 33324-3204
(954) 621-2239
See this is how you use social media and take advantage of the hype machine... Use their energy and promotion and benefit off them
 
Yes, but it's something that is easier to fuck up. Too much/little sauce, if the filet isn't fried to get that crunch and its soggy, if they go cheap on the pickles. Its remains to be seen if 5-10 years in if it's still the same as it is now.
 
You’re right, it’s the people.

The sandwich is good. If you like Popeyes, you’ll like it. It’s not life changing though. :lol:


There are folks that think Chic Fil-a and Popeyes are in cahoots......I just cant give them that credit
 
I better see this type of vigor and enthusiasm for the 2020 election. You better not show me (voter turnout) that a fuckin chicken sandwich is more important than voting for the 2020 election.

Sidenote: Al Copeland laughing in his grave.


:itsawrap:
 
Yes, but it's something that is easier to fuck up. Too much/little sauce, if the filet isn't fried to get that crunch and its soggy, if they go cheap on the pickles. Its remains to be seen if 5-10 years in if it's still the same as it is now.

Well with this big rush I see there’s gonna be a lot of fucked up sandwiches. Workers gonna be trying to get them out fast as they can and some steps are gonna be skipped
 
Hoes ain't loyal, I'm rocking with the Cow, they're consistent in value, presentation, flavor and excellent customer service. Fuck a rude popeye's, let's see if they can keep up 10 yrs later. I haven't tasted it and I'm not going to.
 
My local popeyes
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I’ve seen this pic 20 times , somebody lying:p




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eard popeye's was frying that chicken to dam fast
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Cedrick Burns Thats a Chick-Fl-A employee tryin to spread rumors to get us to come back :roflmao:
 
Make this go viral in SOFLO!
These are the Black Owned Chicken Sandwiches (one lobster) of South Florida! WE even have a damn VEGAN CHICKEN SANDWICH BIH! Click the photos for the location and ordering information. We at The Hungry Black Man will be traveling ALL day trying each and every one going LIVE! August is National Black Business Month, so please plan on supporting these eateries and artisans. Please post if I've missed anyone's sandwich, no matter the location. Visit #BlackBusinessMonth
69448371_2369121546474365_4967564221140172800_n.jpg

Shuckin & Jivin Chicken and Seafood 4759 NW 167th St, Miami Gardens, FL 33055. Phone: (305) 974-4751. Owner tagged. — with Ernisha Randolphat Shuckin & Jivin.

69518554_2369228473130339_7889745843467583488_n.jpg

This Queen has one of the most delicious Trap Kitchens of West Palm Beach! This delicious sandwich is unrivaled! Located in West Palm Beach, FL - order at 561-252-5352 — with Kendra Young.


69292812_2369243983128788_3726775674296336384_n.jpg

To The Red Velvet Chicken Sandwich (more punch than a “two piece” and a biscuit):$8
A man-sized fluffy, homestyle honey butter red velvet biscuit, sandwiching a tender juicy buttermilk fried chicken breast topped with homemade glaze and a secret sauce.
To order contact Penthouse Sweetz at (754) 779-9704 — with Kahlia Johnson.

69025255_2369156303137556_6896552390187548672_n.jpg

J's Kitchen
Contact # 954-548-5114 in Ft. Lauderdale — withRochelle Davis.

69077977_2369118563141330_8719530050426241024_n.jpg


iKrave Restaurant located at 4799 NW 7th Ave suite a, Miami, FL 33127. Phone: (786) 747-4161 — atIkrave.


69063094_2369117279808125_4969081697510359040_o.jpg


The New Vegan Restaurant - 528 NE 2nd St, Delray Beach, FL 33483 - Phone: (561) 404-5301. YES!! IT'S VEGAN! Owner tagged. — with Patricia Achille-Jones at The New Vegan.



68800283_2369119466474573_8705237503071748096_n.jpg


Lovely's Amazingness! The Lobster Burger! 1806 NW 183rd St, Miami Gardens, FL 33056 - Phone: (305) 621-7977


69026332_2369118786474641_1824229875133710336_n.jpg


Vanilla Funnel Cake Chicken Sandwich W/ Butter Rum Sauce $14.00

IG: @foodfriendsllc Inbox the brother tagged for this hand crafted meal. Was amazing!

68802598_2369119316474588_3432710177051115520_n.jpg

To The Uppercut (more punch than a “two piece” and a biscuit):$8
A man-sized fluffy, homestyle honey butter biscuit, sandwiching a tender juicy buttermilk fried chicken breast topped with pepper jack cheese, maple bacon, smoked turkey, an over easy egg and a fresh scratch-made chili mango raspberry jelly.
To order contact Penthouse Sweetz at (754) 779-9704


68795052_2369116743141512_6234620521678372864_n.jpg

J's Kitchen Contact # 954-548-5114 in Ft. Lauderdale

68710071_2369308546455665_2727595221289271296_n.jpg


Just Spoon's Cafe
455 SW 78th Ave
Plantation, Florida 33324-3204
(954) 621-2239
Bump. Bout to spread the word.
 
Popeyes' new chicken sandwich convinced us that we never need to go back to Chick-fil-A
Irene Jiang

Aug. 19, 2019, 9:42 AM
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Popeyes' chicken sandwich convinced me never to go back to Chick-fil-A.
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  • Chick-fil-A is the most popular chicken chain in America, according to a recent Market Force survey. But I don't get the hype. Its food is just OK.
  • Popeyes just released a new chicken sandwich that competes with Chick-fil-A's most famous offering, and it's much better in every way.
  • Not only is Popeyes' sandwich cheaper and bigger, but its chicken is crispier and juicier, its pickles are crunchier and tarter, and its bread is thicker and toastier.
  • Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.

I confess: I just don't get the hype about Chick-fil-A.

I don't think it's terrible. I just don't think it's as amazing as everyone says it is.

Granted, my Chick-fil-A experience has been pretty limited. I've had its fries, and they aren't great. I've had its frozen desserts, which are also just OK. But Chick-fil-A is about the chicken, right? Chicken is what the chain is known for, specifically its chicken sandwich.

Read more: These are America's favorite fast-food chains, from Chick-fil-A to In-N-Out

So I expected the world from its chicken sandwich. Maybe that was the problem. Maybe I should have just given Chick-fil-A's chicken sandwich more space instead of pushing for something that wasn't meant to be.

This is where Popeyes comes in. Popeyes is more than a fresh-fried rebound, more than just a salt-of-the-earth Louisiana chain carving out a life in the North. Popeyes and I come from different worlds. In college, I passed by one of its restaurants every so often, never even thinking to enter.

Only after Popeyes released its new classic chicken sandwich did I realize just how much I was missing out on.

You should never settle.

True love is a chicken sandwich that makes you feel full, whole, and taken care of. It's a bun that envelops your chicken in a comforting embrace, a thick slab of juicy, crispy chicken that reminds you of a Southern city you've never been to, and pickles and mayo that thrill. True love is a chicken sandwich that makes you feel held.

I know Chick-fil-A's chicken sandwich has many lovers out there, but just hear me out. I'm going to show you why you, too, should never go back to Chick-fil-A — if there's a Popeyes in town.

I went to a Chick-fil-A and a Popeyes in Manhattan and brought back a couple of their chicken sandwiches.
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Popeyes' chicken sandwich costs $3.99 at the Manhattan location I went to.
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It's hot and heavy.
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Chick-fil-A's sandwich costs $4.99 at the Manhattan location I went to.
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Even though it's a dollar more expensive, Chick-fil-A's sandwich is a lot smaller and lighter than Popeyes' sandwich.
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Popeyes' sandwich is huge.
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It's thick and there's lots of everything, but it holds together well.
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It's a challenge to bite into, but it's the kind of challenge that puts butterflies in your stomach.
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The fluffy bun gives way to the crispy chicken and the tart, crunchy pickle.
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The sandwich is uniformly outstanding. One bite gets you a bit of everything. Everything is very good on its own and even better together.
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And it holds together so well that in the end it's surprisingly easy to eat, even if it is quite thick.
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Every bite of this sandwich tastes as good as the last. It also bears the thickest piece of chicken I've seen on a fried-chicken sandwich.
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Read more: I ate chicken nuggets from 6 fast-food chains, and the best were also the cheapest

Chick-fil-A's sandwich is noticeably smaller, browner, and flatter than Popeyes' sandwich.
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It also doesn't hold together very well. It's pretty much just a piece of chicken between two squished buns.
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I suppose people like the sandwich for its simplicity.
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To Chick-fil-A's credit, its chicken is fairly uniform.
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It's also a much more manageable bite than Popeyes' sandwich.
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But ultimately, it's a much less exciting one. The chicken isn't bad, but it isn't nearly as good as Popeyes' chicken, and there is nothing else giving the sandwich flavor.
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Read more: These are the fast-food items people were obsessed with the year you were born

The sandwich will pretty much fall apart if you don't hold it together yourself. There's no mayo.
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That's what Chick-fil-A sauce is for, presumably. But overall, the sandwich is just unexciting compared with its Popeyes counterpart.
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Still not convinced? Let's put them next to each other.
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On the left is Chick-fil-A's sandwich, and on the right is Popeyes' sandwich. Right off the bat, you can see a clear size difference.
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Popeyes' sandwich looks as if it came straight from an advertisement. The bun is fluffy and shapely, and the chicken is tall, proud, and dappled with amber waves of crispy batter.
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Meanwhile, Chick-fil-A's sandwich is less than photogenic. It's flat, and yes, there's chicken. But it just looks a lot less appealing than Popeyes' sandwich.
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If we take the sandwiches apart, we can see just how much bigger and more interesting Popeyes' sandwich is.
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Read more: I tried mac and cheese from 6 chains, and the winner blew away the competition

The giant rounds of pickle are glued to the toasted bun with a swipe of sticky mayo, which in turn glues the pickles and bun to the chicken.
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Popeyes' chicken is perfect. It's battered for maximum crispiness yet somehow manages to be incredibly juicy on the inside.
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Its pickles look and taste gourmet: big, thick, crunchy, sour, and fresh.
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Meanwhile, Chick-fil-A's sandwich puts a dry bun next to a dry piece of chicken.
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The pickles are underneath the chicken rather than on top of it, but they're so thin and wimpy that they might as well not be there.
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Underneath the chicken in Popeyes' sandwich is another thin layer of mayo to glue it to the bottom bun.
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Granted, Chick-fil-A's sandwich isn't all bad.
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The chicken, for example, tastes pretty good. It's not nearly as crispy, juicy, or thick as Popeyes' chicken, but it's not bad.
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Readmore: I ate the same meal at Texas Roadhouse, Outback Steakhouse, and LongHorn Steakhouse. Here's how they compared.

That's about it. The pickles are really just lip service, and the standard bun, though toasted, is nothing to text home about.
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Popeyes' breading is so fresh that it can peel off if it's stuck to the bun. That might be a minus for some, but it's not for me.
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And Popeyes knows that the way to a woman's heart is a nice, thick slice of pickle. Its pickles add a pop of fresh tartness that elevates the already perfect chicken. Its bun, too, is toasted, buttery, fluffy, and thick.
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Chick-fil-A's sandwich isn't bad. Just like everything else the chain offers, it's reliably OK. But Popeyes' sandwich is a handful of heaven. And even though it's much larger, it costs a dollar less.
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But I get it. Love is often irrational. Those of you who love Chick-fil-A will probably go back time and again for its mediocre, overpriced chicken sandwich. And I won't blame you. The heart wants what it wants. That said, I know what my heart wants: Popeyes forever.
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