KFC is the worst fried chicken on earth. Their success baffles me. I’ve had Popeye’s a few times. It’s not great, but it’s better than KFC. I like Church’s and Bojangles. I think Bojangles is the best.
I have never heard of Popeyes or the others, but KFC (or Col. Sander's as we used to call it) is not as good as it used to be. Their coleslaw is very good though.
Church’s is rare in California, and they tend to have their stores only in the “ghetto” areas.
"Because he puts an addictive chemical in his chicken that makes ya crave it fortnightly, smartass!" - So I Married an Axe Murderer.
Churches Chicken does not know how to cut a chicken up. I think they just use an ax and chop away. Their fried okra is a good side.
I do like Popeye's chicken and their choice of sides. The red beans and rice are good.
New to me is a place called Cain's. They just fry up chicken fingers (breast meat) when you order, nothing sitting out under heat lamps. Good chicken. Only problem is they have a limited menu of side orders - Fries!
Aye for Bojangles!
KFC developed the pressure cook method to quickly cook to a safe level. The pressure cooker permits higher temperature, enabling “fast food” and chicken.
Previously people had to cook in advance and keep ready under heat lamps... leading to high variation in the dryness of the product.