We’ve compared the fried chicken from KFC, Popeyes, and Hungry Lion – and the winner was clear

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We’ve compared the fried chicken from KFC, Popeyes, and Hungry Lion – and the winner was clear
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We’ve compared the fried chicken from KFC, Popeyes, and Hungry Lion – and the winner was clear | BISouthAfrica

Popeyes, the massive US chicken fast-food outlet, has been in South Africa for two years.Our taste test revealed a clear winner.

Popeyes, the largest chicken fast-food outlet in the US after KFC, entered the South African market two years ago. But since opening its flagship store in Sandton City in 2017, it has been flying somewhat under the radar. We were curious to see how it stacks up to the local Shoprite-owned heavyweight Hungry Lion and the biggest fast-food seller in SA, KFC.Our tasting team rated the chicken on taste, crispiness and presentation.First off, the coating of the chicken threw us - it was like a washed-out version of Hungry Lion and KFC. It was also not as golden and crispy, adding to the blandness that was to come."It tastes like zinger wings without the spices," one taster noted.

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