POPEYES has just dropped its new Blackened Chicken Sandwich, it's fried, breadless, and definitely worth the try.
The company is so confident in the new sandwich that it's encouraging other fast-food chains to try and copy them - if they dare.
This time, the company is moving away from its original fried chicken sandwich by adding blackened seasoning and removing the breading.
A Popeyes spokesperson told The Sun in an email that in 2019, the Chicken Sandwich broke the internet and many copycat recipes from competitors, chefs, and at-home cooks tried to compare.
"Now that Popeyes is launching a Blackened Chicken Sandwich, the brand is sure others will try to copy it again," the spokesperson added.
Popeyes tweeted the ingredients of the new sandwich in a video stating that it's seasoned with black pepper, cumin, red pepper, garlic, onion, paprika, white pepper, and salt.
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Customers also have the option of classic flavor or spicy where a hit of spicy Cajun sauce is added.
"In true New Orleans fashion, the new Blackened Chicken Sandwich is breading-free while making zero compromises on flavor," the spokesperson said.
The sandwich is supposed to be a healthier option as it's 973 calories while the original fried chicken sandwich is 1,122 calories.
Chicken sandwich lovers better hurry though, it's only available for a limited time.
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The sandwich itself is just $4.99 and customers can earn free regular fries and 200 bonus points if ordered through the Popeyes app.
The taste test
My advice to other chains is don't bother trying because, for only $4.99, Popeyes did it again.
There is a reason why Popeyes "love that chicken" is its slogan.
The fast-food chain just knows how to give the people what they want, or what they didn't know they needed.
I'm not a fan of blackened seasoning so I was skeptical before my first bite.
It may have also led me to order the spicy instead of the classic - to mask the blackened taste.
However, the spicy Cajun sauce only added flavor to an already flavorful Cajun and Creole-seasoned chicken.
I will say if spicy doesn't sit well with you, order the classic as the spice will definitely creep up on you.
I'm typically prone to ordering the fried chicken sandwich but I actually didn't miss the fact that this one was not breaded.
In fact, the sandwich is still fried so I was able to get that crispy texture I look for in a chicken sandwich.
The classic version comes topped with pickles and mayo on a brioche bun.
In the comments
Popeyes fans all over are taking to Twitter and sharing their thoughts on the new Blackened Chicken Sandwich.
One user Tweeted, "This new blackened chicken sandwich Popeyes had me looking forward to dinner all day."
Another Twitter user suggested that the new item is a better alternative to the other fried options from Popeyes.
"The new sandwich that new blackened chicken sandwich from popeyes is good (and the spicy is SPICY) but the crunch on the og sandwich is what would get me to pick that one," she said.
"A great alternative for someone wanting Popeyes but not wanting a fried sandwich," she added.
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