Popeye’s Chicken
Review: Waffle Battered Chicken Strips Have you ever ordered something to eat and received an entirely different item then you expected? Today this is what happened to me. Cleaning my kitchen after lunch and putting the baby to sleep, I made myself a good and healthy chocolate peanut butter and banana smoothie. As I started sipping, my brother came through the door asking if I wanted anything from Popeye’s. In an almost brainless response, I threw my health-conscious choice right down the drain. “Yep.” I quickly responded also nodding my head up then down in agreeance. “Just get me any box they have with chicken strips and Cajun rice; Oh and of course a Pepsi,” I shouted out behind him as he left. Even though I had a smoothie and wasn’t super hungry, I was looking forward to eating Popeye’s for lunch. I took a few bites of my Cajun rice, the biscuit, and then the chicken strips. The rice was seasoned well and fresh as usual, the biscuit smeared with honey sauce was fluffy and warm, which I also enjoyed; but the chicken was different. The chicken strips looked to be fried perfectly. They were golden brown, fresh, and crispy. But when I bit into them, I knew these weren’t their regular Louisiana fried chicken strips. They were buttery, sweet, and savory-tasting all at the same time. Waffle battered chicken strips are like chicken and waffles that were married and became one. Savory and crispy characteristics from their classic fried chicken, yet buttery and sweet like waffles drizzled with maple syrup. Yum! Yum! And Yum! Even though waffle battered chicken strips isn’t what I expected, I was pleasantly surprised. I’m glad I had the chance to try these before they were gone. They were a treat! Summary
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Taco Bell
Review: Naked Chicken Chalupa Who would have thought a Chalupa with fried chicken as the outer shell would have been so good? I normally am not the one to enjoy an excess of meat, which I thought that’s how the Naked Chicken Chalupa would be. Honestly, I didn’t want to try it. I was completely against it and had my mind made up. My husband tried it and profusely promised me that I would like it too. I have to say; I was pleasantly surprised! The shell was a piece of thinner warm white meat chicken stuffed with shredded crisp lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and a flavorful, creamy avocado ranch sauce. The chicken was crispy, seasoned well, and the sauce brought everything together as a whole. Eating the Naked Chicken Chalupa was almost like eating a handheld chicken salad. Fresh, seasoned, and just plain good. I enjoyed the Naked Chicken Chalupa so much I decided to go back and get the five dollar box after a busy morning of running errands. The Naked Chicken Chalupa box is five dollars and includes the Chalupa, a Doritos Locos taco, a regular taco, and a medium sized soft drink which is a great value! I ran my errands early, and now I’ll have some time to sit down, relax and eat; I’m winning right? Wrong. When I got home, I put the groceries up, put the baby to the bed for a nap, and gave the older three kids lunch. I kicked back ready to relax and enjoy my meal. As I opened the box, I realized they gave me the wrong food. Trying to fight off my hunger and anger at the same time, I thought of a solution. Packing up four kids (having to wake the baby up) to return a five dollar box was just not worth the trouble and completely out of the question at the time. So I decided to call and speak with the manager and explain the mix-up. Maybe I could get a verbal promise or something that would guarantee me a food replacement at another time. Digging through my purse searching for the receipt, I called the number displayed on the top, just to connect to a fax line. I flopped down on my bed and turned the TV to Judge Lynn Toler as I sipped on my cold Pepsi which was the only thing right about my order. I guess you can’t always have your cake and eat it too. Disclaimer: I am highly against wasting food. My brother ate the lunch that I didn’t want; which wasn’t a total waste. Summary
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Zelanda DowellHi! I'm Zelanda! I'm a wife, mother to 4 wonderful children, an author and personal chef. I love food! I love to cook it, write about it, read about it, talk about it, look at it, and most of all eat it :-). Join me in my foodie adventures and sign up for my newsletter at the top of this page! |