Popeye’s new chicken sandwich vs Chil Fil A

I can’t believe this is really a thing, but to quote Bob: America is a stupid country.
Popeyes' new chicken sandwich is selling out daily in Lansing

https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/local/2019/08/21/popeyes-chicken-sandwich-lansing-sold-out/2076005001/

I've heard about this. I guess I will have to try it.

I recently hit up Hattie B's in Nashville. It was pretty good and lived up to the hype.

WhiteBoyHatcher wrote:I've heard about this. I guess I will have to try it.

I recently hit up Hattie B's in Nashville. It was pretty good and lived up to the hype.

You really don’t have to try it. Also, I’ve never heard of Hattie B’s.

Robert J Sakimano wrote:Sign me up for the deep-fried jesus hate sandwich with a side of cardiac bypass surgery, a diet homophobia.. and you can go ahead and supersize the racism.

thanks.. I'll pull around to the 1st window.

They are closed on sunday. Just a heads up.

Is fast food in style? Before I quit twitter I saw a poster named Isaac posting polls and reviews of fast food places.

No matter how good it is claimed to be, the shitty Popeyes closest to my location would find a way to fuck it up. #Nevergoingback

Arguing over the better fast food chicken sandwich. Definitely white trash.

I can't believe the hype behind this thing. I am determined to try it. Will have a report within a week.

Popeyes v. Chick Fil A is Tyson in his prime v. Sylvester Stallone. Not rocky. The actor. I haven’t eaten either in years but Popeyes all day and twice on Sunday (not just because Chick we hate the gays Fil A is closed, either)

The Pantry wrote:No matter how good it is claimed to be, the shitty Popeyes closest to my location would find a way to fuck it up. #Nevergoingback

Popeyes vs. Chick-fil-A

Popeyes has a better breading than Chick-fil-A for sure

Howeva Max Kellerman, Chick-fil-A has a much better bun, juicier meat, and a better spice. Better customer service, too.

Both are fantastic sandwiches, but Chick-fil-A is the king for a reason.

We’re going to look back on this like the Furby and wonder why we even loved it that much to line up to buy it.

Wendy's spicy chicken sandwich.

https://twitter.com/roywoodjr/status/1164365052578676736

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KFC is disgusting.

WhiteBoyHatcher wrote:I can't believe the hype behind this thing. I am determined to try it. Will have a report within a week.

Get it at the drivethru at the Popeyes around 14½ mile on Van Dyke

Rocinante wrote:KFC is disgusting.

KFC>>>>>Churchs>>>>>Popeyes>>>>>>>>Chicken Shack

Never tried Chick-Fil-A. They're relatively new to Michigan.

Literally all of your opinions are trash, Pantry.

People tell me libs love KFC.

Rocinante wrote:Literally all of your opinions are trash, Pantry.

Thanks. Nice to know you dumb punk bitches still disagree.

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Floyd Robertson wrote:[tw]1166000284641976325[/tw]

lol

Floyd, hypothetically speaking, what if (and that's a major what it) it actually tasted good? Would you give it a try?

Senior Dickfist wrote:

Floyd Robertson wrote:[tw]1166000284641976325[/tw]

lol

Floyd, hypothetically speaking, what if (and that's a major what it) it actually tasted good? Would you give it a try?

I'm all for increasing plant-based diets. Hell, I'd say that 90% of my diet is plant-based, and most of my protein comes from chicken (or the egg).

But...

1) Deep fried plants doesn't make it healthier.
2) If you want to eat it because it's better for global warming, good for you.
3) FOR THE LOVE OF GOD AND COUNTRY CAN WE NOT CALL THEM PLANT-BASED MEATS.

Senior Dickfist wrote:
Floyd, hypothetically speaking, what if (and that's a major what it) it actually tasted good? Would you give it a try?

So, I heard a podcast. It puts the "engineered meat alternatives" into perspective. This shit isn't "veggie burgers". They are trying to get it as close to "real" as possible, with an economic rationale vs. a hippy dippy vegan-tarian reasons. It costs a lot to make animals and a whole lot less to make plants. (resources-wise)

I automatically trust the motives of someone based on economic factors over weenie "meat is murder" types, and therefore am willing to give this stuff a fair shake. (of course if it is gross/weird/different, the deal is off... back to real dead flesh.)

Cameron wrote:

AvgMSUJoe wrote:

So, I heard a podcast. It puts the "engineered meat alternatives" into perspective. This shit isn't "veggie burgers". They are trying to get it as close to "real" as possible, with an economic rationale vs. a hippy dippy vegan-tarian reasons. It costs a lot to make animals and a whole lot less to make plants. (resources-wise)

I automatically trust the motives of someone based on economic factors over weenie "meat is murder" types, and therefore am willing to give this stuff a fair shake. (of course if it is gross/weird/different, the deal is off... back to real dead flesh.)

From what I understand, the key is the texture. Apparently, they try to make the actual patty for the Impossible Whopper as flavorless as possible, and let the flavor come from everything else in the burger. I would think the same might well go for fake chicken, just get the texture right and allow the breading and dipping sauce (if applicable) to do the heavy lifting as far as flavor goes.

I think it was Freakenomics podcast... Had the creator of "impossible" on.

He said the biggest issue was getting the iron/umami meat taste into the product... they went around and around in the lab with different ideas... then found a similar taste in (maybe) soy bean roots, or some sort of "waste product" of a different crop.
When they made that podcast they said Chicken was on the table too.

Their goal is to make the same tasting/feel product way cheaper then the animal route (cause steak is freaking expensive). If it ever gets to that, I'm sold. Not cause it will save the planet, because it's cheaper and eats the same. (unlike veggie burgers or whatever)

Cameron wrote:

AvgMSUJoe wrote:

So, I heard a podcast. It puts the "engineered meat alternatives" into perspective. This shit isn't "veggie burgers". They are trying to get it as close to "real" as possible, with an economic rationale vs. a hippy dippy vegan-tarian reasons. It costs a lot to make animals and a whole lot less to make plants. (resources-wise)

I automatically trust the motives of someone based on economic factors over weenie "meat is murder" types, and therefore am willing to give this stuff a fair shake. (of course if it is gross/weird/different, the deal is off... back to real dead flesh.)

From what I understand, the key is the texture. Apparently, they try to make the actual patty for the Impossible Whopper as flavorless as possible, and let the flavor come from everything else in the burger. I would think the same might well go for fake chicken, just get the texture right and allow the breading and dipping sauce (if applicable) to do the heavy lifting as far as flavor goes.

Texture is key for me. I’ve tried those Morningstar Farms Grillers, and it’s a decent substitute for real ground meat in tacos. The other flavors take over.
Was at a wedding over the weekend and there was vegan bbq pork next to regular smoked pulled pork. Tried them both and liked both. The vegan pork was actually jackfruit, and I was impressed at the similar texture. And since it’s bbq, the flavor didn’t deviate from the real stuff. Then again, I don’t eat a lot of pork, so maybe some of the more experienced Swillers would know and spit it out, if in fact they were open to trying it in the first place.
Anyway, jackfruit made for good conversation among strangers for a short time.

Cameron wrote:

AvgMSUJoe wrote:

So, I heard a podcast. It puts the "engineered meat alternatives" into perspective. This shit isn't "veggie burgers". They are trying to get it as close to "real" as possible, with an economic rationale vs. a hippy dippy vegan-tarian reasons. It costs a lot to make animals and a whole lot less to make plants. (resources-wise)

I automatically trust the motives of someone based on economic factors over weenie "meat is murder" types, and therefore am willing to give this stuff a fair shake. (of course if it is gross/weird/different, the deal is off... back to real dead flesh.)

From what I understand, the key is the texture. Apparently, they try to make the actual patty for the Impossible Whopper as flavorless as possible, and let the flavor come from everything else in the burger. I would think the same might well go for fake chicken, just get the texture right and allow the breading and dipping sauce (if applicable) to do the heavy lifting as far as flavor goes.

I mean... What does chicken breast taste like without some serious marinade or sauce anyway?

One of the lads in my golf league is some kind of restaurant consultant or improvement person for Popeye's corporate. Apparently all of the metro Detroit restaurants are out of this sandwich and they aren't getting more for 2 weeks.

I like the idea of making mock meat out of plants. Assuming it is done in a healthy way. I sure as hell love eating animals, but if there ways to incorporate healthy veggies more that taste good I’m all on board.

Robert J Sakimano wrote:does jesus make vegetables??

if so, I hope he can make a good deep-fried hate-burger patty.

Hate adds a lot of flavor.

Sounds like there's a chicken sandwich war going on. Remember the cola wars back in the 80's that aint shit compared to this.

I'm going to remain neutral during this chicken sandwich war.

steveschneider wrote:I'm going to remain neutral during this chicken sandwich war.

Fucking Switzerland Steve.

I've had two fast food chicken sandwiches ever, that I remember anyway. McDonald's (fucking disgusting) and Wendy's (pretty decent). I'm voting Wendy's.

Watch Out Pylon! wrote:

steveschneider wrote:I'm going to remain neutral during this chicken sandwich war.

Fucking Switzerland Steve.

I've had two fast food chicken sandwiches ever, that I remember anyway. McDonald's (fucking disgusting) and Wendy's (pretty decent). I'm voting Wendy's.

My experience fast food and delivery chain pizza Little Caesars, Pizza Hut and Dominos is usually diarrhea. Maybe if they give me some complimentary pepto bismol I'll check out a sandwich.