KFC

When KFC first announced the release of grilled chicken on their menu, I wanted to clutch the crisp white lapels of Colonel Sander’s jacket, burrow through that bristly white goatee, and give him a big wet one. Any time I’m on a road trip, I find my healthy drive-​thru options lacking — Bojangles, Hardee’s, McDonald’s and Popeye’s just don’t do it for me. I’ve been wanting to try out the new KFC menu, and opportunity struck today when my tummy began to rumble while driving through Albany, GA.
I went for the 1-​piece grilled chicken breast meal with 2 sides of green beans. It was $ 5, and it was hot and fresh (though a little on the dry side). The dark meat my fellow passengers ordered seemed to be much juicier, but that’s pretty typical. The original recipe fried chicken still seems to be the most popular amongst KFC customers, but it’s nice to have more of a variety available. The green beans are canned and sodium-​filled, but they are seriously awesome. My brother and dad who avoid anything green or remotely considered a vegetable ate every bite, too. The green beans are vegetarian, a bit watery and soft, but have a really good onion flavor and are not even the slightest bit bland.
After putting myself in personal danger with my previous 2-​star review of Chick-​fil-​a, I figure no one cares to listen to what I have to say about chicken. Anyhow, this stuff was decent — as good as it gets when it comes to healthy eating on the road. I was expecting a boneless, pale, watery breast similar to the «chargrilled» chicken at Chick-​fil-​a, but I ended up with a nicely seasoned on-​the-​bone chicken breast that was a perfectly satisfying portion.
If I’m on the road or in a pinch, I reckon I’ve found a new fast food fix.
3.5 stars.