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KFC debuts Nashville Hot Chicken nationwide, "most successful test in recent history"
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Posted a few pages back, but I haven't laughed so damn hard at work in awhile.
It was decent.
Compared to Popeye's spicy chicken it's way better because it is flavorful and Popeye's makes the mistake of removing their awesome flavor for hotness.
Overall i can see myself getting this on a lark but I'm not enthusiastic about it. I'll never buy Popeye's spicy chicken.
As a side note last summer Popeye's actually came out with a 1 month limited spicy recipe and that was amazing enough to make me buy their chicken over and over again. They should make that Louisiana recipe instead of what counts as spicy chicken now.
Compared to Popeye's spicy chicken it's way better because it is flavorful and Popeye's makes the mistake of removing their awesome flavor for hotness.
Overall i can see myself getting this on a lark but I'm not enthusiastic about it. I'll never buy Popeye's spicy chicken.
As a side note last summer Popeye's actually came out with a 1 month limited spicy recipe and that was amazing enough to make me buy their chicken over and over again. They should make that Louisiana recipe instead of what counts as spicy chicken now.
BattleMonkey
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Had some, it's good. The chicken seems to be more battered than breaded this time around? Nice heat, good flavor, and I usually hate KFC. This will have me actually stop at KFC once in a while now.
EpitaphUnmei
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Lost my hunger after this video...
Nope no kfc me like ever again
newdayrocks
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Had the two-piece meal for lunch today, and while it's not very spicy, it has a lot of great flavor. I've not eaten at KFC for years, but I'll be back soon for more of this.
Dynamite Ringo Matsuri
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So this is actually legit? I mostly do Lee's/Popeye's. Haven't been to KFC in yeaaarrrsss. Might swing by later since I've been eyeing this thread for impressions.
DietRob
i've been begging for over 5 years.
This is on point. Stopped to get some tenders for lunch. Thankfully they adhered to my no pickles request or else they would have been ruined for me.
This is the best thing I've had at KFC. It has a nice sweet but (white people) spicy taste. It would be even better with a side of blackened ranch dipping sauce from Popeyes
This is the best thing I've had at KFC. It has a nice sweet but (white people) spicy taste. It would be even better with a side of blackened ranch dipping sauce from Popeyes
Khalifa Jayy
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Serious? Gonna have to try it. I'm a huge Popeye's stan.
Fried Food
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I might finally get this tonight
Tried it as the 3pc tenders. It's pretty legit. Wasn't very spicy, really, but very flavorful. I dipped mine in their ranch.
Subbed coleslaw for potatoes. Mistake, cause their potatoes are terrible. Actually not sure if any KFC side is worth a damn? It's part of why I prefer Popeyes.
Biscuit was good, but had soaked up a lot of juice from the chicken. Might bother some people.
I'll definitely try it again though.
Subbed coleslaw for potatoes. Mistake, cause their potatoes are terrible. Actually not sure if any KFC side is worth a damn? It's part of why I prefer Popeyes.
Biscuit was good, but had soaked up a lot of juice from the chicken. Might bother some people.
I'll definitely try it again though.
Emperor Bohe
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This is like the opposite of viral marketing
djplaeskool
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Tried it out the other day.
It's legit.
As other have noted, not really spicy, but really flavorful.
Use that biscuit to sop up the saucy remnants.
It's legit.
As other have noted, not really spicy, but really flavorful.
Use that biscuit to sop up the saucy remnants.
sixteen-bit
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Finally gonna try this today.
JetBlackPanda
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This shit was REALLY good! Well done KFC.
BassForever
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Had them last night 3 piece tender box, was pleasently surprised they're really good
ipitydatfu
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gafs favorite youtube reviewer robert dyer covered KFCs hot chicken
Zantetsuken
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Damn it! I haven't been to KFC in so long but these positive reviews are making me want to stop by there for dinner.
perfectchaos007
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I tried it today and really liked it. I was surprised they weren't marinated in the sauce. It's prepared with 3 standard strips and drizzled with the nashville sauce via squeeze bottle and garnished with pickles.
Damn, so my KFC did have it after all. There are no as dvertisements but the other day, the cashier was using the squeeze bottle and showing it. She didn't it advertise it to me to make me buy it, even though I most certainly would have.
Pickle slices are gross. Spears or nothing at all.
sixteen-bit
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tried this the other day and thought it was "just ok"
maybe i hyped it up too much
maybe i hyped it up too much
Fried Food
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I had it on Saturday and was disappointed. I knew it wasn't going to be very spicy, but it is super not spicy. Also more bland than I was expecting, and my pieces were fully coated with the spice oil stuff. Way too much hype.
Dynamite Ringo Matsuri
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Thought it was pretty good myself, just insanely overpriced for two pieces of chicken. Gimme 3 at $6 and I'll be back. That aside it was crispy, flavorful and decently spicy. Can definitely taste the smokiness/cayenne to it.
It's possible. I had read this thread and saw some positive stuff, but still went in with fairly low expectations. I was pleasantly surprised. Definitely going to order the tenders again.
Days like these...
Have a Blessed Day
I'm conflicted. I was really hyped but coworker tried it and said it was just 'ok'. Should I just stick with Popeye's?
Pai Pai Master
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I thought this was decent but I didn't get pickles! Also I asked for tenders and got bone-in pieces. The kfc by my work sucks ass.
Its a limited time thing, just try it. You don't have to convert or anything.
Walter White Walker
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I saw an online ad where Norm says, "And it's spicy! Nah...it's not that spicy."
Jesus Carbomb
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Tried it. It really is just ok. Flavor is really subtle, I was expecting more of a punch to the palate similar to a wing sauce. Has a sweetness similar to a BBQ potato chip, touch of cayenne heat. Another thing is the "sauce" makes an already greasy piece of fried chicken even greasier. I don't think I'll get it again. Original recipe remains the only reason to step into a KFC.
Zantetsuken
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lol they were just like "fuck it."
But I'm really tempted to try these! Damn it I'm conflicted. I guess it just depends on your KFC.
HoodWinked
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i got them again for the second time the other day and the tenders i got were really small and they gave me coleslaw even though i asked them to substitute it with mashed potatoes. also i asked for the buttermilk sauce and the lady said its already in there when it was just the margarine "butter" packet.
i'd recommend checking the order before leaving the window seems like they tend to fuck it up in some way.
also it tastes pretty good if you use the honey packet they give you and also making a small chicken biscuit with pickle is really good.
i'd recommend checking the order before leaving the window seems like they tend to fuck it up in some way.
also it tastes pretty good if you use the honey packet they give you and also making a small chicken biscuit with pickle is really good.
Me and my friend just tried this about 30 mins ago. I tried the 2 pc meal and substituted out the coleslaw for potato skins. Its pretty good. That first bite isn't hot at all, but the heat builds up pretty slowly as you continue to eat, but it never gets really really hot though. The spices and sauce have kind of a smoky flavor, reminds me of mesquite bbq potato chips, that makes me wish it was slightly sweet in flavor. Its pretty good as ive said before, but it feels like it was missing something to send it over the top for me.
Zantetsuken
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Alright, so I just tried the 3 pc Tenders meal about an hour ago. I did taste that smoky flavor on the first initial bite, and then after that, it seemed to dissipate. Maybe it was the sauce that was added. It was still very good, but just not as spicy as I would have liked. I wonder if it's because the more national your brand, the more you don't want to exclude people who do not like too spicy food.
Days like these...
Have a Blessed Day
I don't want subtle. I want tongue burning, beads of sweat on my brow heat!
Vicetrailia
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I rather have honey bbq wings back.
You know darn well you aren't getting that at chain restaurants.
I intent to try them this week, hope they are good!
So I got this on Sunday, and paid more for a 3 tenders meal than I would have paid if I got the buffet and it was SHIT. Maybe if I hadn't lived in Nashville and eaten at every hot chicken place bar one I would be more impressed, but it had nothing on even the worst hot chicken I had in Nashville. Not to mention it was greasy as fuck. Honestly it was the least impressed I've been in years with a fast food meal
I agree it's pricey but you can't say this chicken isn't well made. I've never seen fast food restaurants put as much effort as top class fried chicken restaurants.
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