When it comes to fashionable fast food options, boring burgers and fries are out, while chicken sandwiches, chicken wings, and other yummy chicken dishes are in. But, KFC's gravy, and the interesting way it may or may not be made, has received some attention over the years. It costs $8.59 and includes three pieces of dark meat chicken (two legs and a thigh), one side order, a biscuit, and a small soft drink. When you're ready to serve, simply scoop out the potatoes and top them with the rich gravy. There's no clear winner here, but there is a simpler choice of the two options. This chain launched in South Korea in 2002 and came to America four years later. First of all, Champs Chicken apparently hunts down the scrawniest chickens available. All these years, their chicken has been amazingly & consistently moist, tender, juicy, and tasty. There comes a time during every fried chicken meal when your palate calls out for something tangy, sweet and cold to help break up the grease and weight of fried chicken and biscuits. Keep in mind that Popeyes takes pride in its Southern food so the menu also features po'boy sandwiches and jambalaya. The story goes that Cummings had access to that Sanders family spice mix, as he was the one who helped Sanders sell his chicken in the early days not long before developing his own "famous recipe." Add a little bit of your own seasoning if you want to make it a little less bland. Biscuit Only: $2.19. When it comes to the breading on fried chicken, Church's Chickendelivers some of the best. Whether you're having the breakfast chicken sandwich, the boneless chicken dippers, or their bone-in Chickenjoy, this fried chicken is exactly what it should be. Honestly, we couldn't stop eating them. After all, the magical combo of carbs plus carbs is hard to beat. How many types of chicken does Raising Cane's offer? KFC's mashed potatoes and gravy is probably the chain's most iconic side although they themselves insist they "won't fight you if you want to call it a meal." Probably fair enough too, considering it contains 19 grams of carbs and 530 milligrams of sodium, but that's up to you. Likewise, the biscuits weren't good. It's also perfect for those who just want a little variety. Our feelings about our KFC order weren't as nice as our feelings about our Popeyes order. As at Popeyes, the only other menu item we could afford with our $10 was an extra biscuit for $1.19. There was a clear winner, and the results surprised us. These booming franchises have competed against each other for years, fighting tooth and nail to remain the provider of the worlds favorite fast food chicken. To get to the bottom of which is best, we tried mashed potato sides from six fast-food chains. The KFC Famous Bowl in a snack size has 270 calories, 13g fat, 3.5g saturated fat, 820 mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate, 1g sugar, and 11g protein. If you're looking for traditional mashed potatoes you might want to skip Popeyes, since it breaks the mold with its Cajun gravy. They were fluffy and just the right amount of lumpy, which made the $2.59 "regular" size pretty hearty. A "regular" size of mashed potatoes and gravy was $1.99. At KFC, a 12-piece tenders meal, with 3 large sides, 6 sauces and 6 biscuits is $34.99, while the equivalent at Popeyes 12 tenders with 2 large sides and 6 biscuits will cost you $32.99. People are serious about their drumsticks and nuggets, so please, do tell: which chain is your king on your list? They also don't have the flake and the buttery notes that most people crave in biscuits.
