Fried Chicken: KFC vs. Church's/Popeyes - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

stella · 03-03-2006, 02:36 AM

There are at least three recent threads comparing restaurants that sell hamburgers, submarine sandwiches, and seafood. I figured I might as well create one too comparing fried chicken. So what do like better, KFC or Church's/Popeyes?

While Church's Chicken and Popeyes are two different franchises, they are both owned by the same parent company and offer very similar kinds of food. Furthermore, I find their fried chicken to be very similar too so I believe they can be considered one franchise. Also, I've found that there are several areas that have one or the other, but not both.

While there are certain items that I like from KFC such as their spicy hot wings, I would have to say as far as fried chicken is concerned, I like Church's/Popeyes better because I like their juicy flavor. I find the chicken pieces at KFC to be rather small and not very tasty.

Stormtracker TF · 03-03-2006, 02:42 AM

KFC. Never had Churches though, I highly doubt I would change my mind anyway, but who knows?

phoebe7165 · 03-03-2006, 02:47 AM

OMG, Popeye's is one of my favorite fast food places, but the worst calorie-wise(although KFC has some good stuff, too). Aside from their chicken, which I always get spicy-all/white, their biscuits are awesome!!! You don't need butter, honey, jelly, nothing on them!! They practically melt in your mouth. Also love their mashed potatoes with the cajun gravy and their 'naked' chicken strips.

Never had Church's.

POPEYE'S

vashti1999 · 03-03-2006, 03:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stella

While Church's Chicken and Popeyes are two different franchises, they are both owned by the same parent company and offer very similar kinds of food. Furthermore, I find their fried chicken to be very similar too so I believe they can be considered one franchise.

I disagree with this. There's a definite difference between Church's Chicken and Popeye's chicken. I love KFC but there's something about Popeye's that kicks ass. Popeye's is my preference.

Mr. Television · 03-03-2006, 03:04 AM

KFC no contest.

Brent88 · 03-03-2006, 04:08 AM

KFC. It's been a LONG time since I've had the other 2(10 years or so).

swedeace · 03-03-2006, 08:31 AM

-I've never been to a Popeye's (I do see we have one, but I haven't eaten there yet)
-I've only eaten at KFC and Church's
-I chose Church's because I love the chicken strip dinner and choice of mashed potatoes, and they have the creamy jalapeño dipping sauce (remember, I'm the spicy food lover!)

Lee · 03-03-2006, 09:26 AM

Did you know that Church's fries their chicken, country fried steak, catfish, fried okra, french
fries and dessert pies in beef fat?

robyrob · 03-03-2006, 09:41 AM

Mary Brown's - they don't have any of them here though.

gilligan fanatic · 03-03-2006, 09:44 AM

I guess KFC, its been years since I ate any of them though

Pitooey · 03-03-2006, 09:48 AM

I choose Popeyes. I love their chicken. I use to go to 34th street in NYC to eat it there but I haven't been there in ages. I don't even know if they still have the restaurant there anymore.

moeee · 03-03-2006, 11:56 AM

Popeyes. there biscuits are great.

TV Watcher · 03-03-2006, 12:30 PM

KFC original recipe just melts in your mouth and I love their biscouts potatos and mac and cheese

felicitylen · 03-03-2006, 01:23 PM

I like Popeyes....I'm disappointed that there aren't many in Phoenix. I have only found 1. In Houston you could always find a Popeyes.

Zebra 3 · 03-03-2006, 01:25 PM

My favourite chicken restaurant is St-Hubert.

View Poll Results: Which fried chicken restaurant do you like better?
KFC	19	67.86%
Church's/Popeyes	9	32.14%
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03-03-2006, 02:36 AM	#1
stella Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 24, 2003 Posts: 392	Fried Chicken: KFC vs. Church's/Popeyes There are at least three recent threads comparing restaurants that sell hamburgers, submarine sandwiches, and seafood. I figured I might as well create one too comparing fried chicken. So what do like better, KFC or Church's/Popeyes? While Church's Chicken and Popeyes are two different franchises, they are both owned by the same parent company and offer very similar kinds of food. Furthermore, I find their fried chicken to be very similar too so I believe they can be considered one franchise. Also, I've found that there are several areas that have one or the other, but not both. While there are certain items that I like from KFC such as their spicy hot wings, I would have to say as far as fried chicken is concerned, I like Church's/Popeyes better because I like their juicy flavor. I find the chicken pieces at KFC to be rather small and not very tasty.

03-03-2006, 02:42 AM	#2
Stormtracker TF Happy Easter! Moderator Forum Idol Join Date: Jul 19, 2002 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 102,598	KFC. Never had Churches though, I highly doubt I would change my mind anyway, but who knows?
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03-03-2006, 02:47 AM	#3
phoebe7165 Pop Culture Goddess Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 15, 2003 Location: US of A - the country of "really bad music" lovers Posts: 11,600	OMG, Popeye's is one of my favorite fast food places, but the worst calorie-wise(although KFC has some good stuff, too). Aside from their chicken, which I always get spicy-all/white, their biscuits are awesome!!! You don't need butter, honey, jelly, nothing on them!! They practically melt in your mouth. Also love their mashed potatoes with the cajun gravy and their 'naked' chicken strips. Never had Church's. POPEYE'S
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03-03-2006, 03:04 AM	#5
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03-03-2006, 04:08 AM	#6
Brent88 Member Forum Star Join Date: Aug 01, 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 16,174	KFC. It's been a LONG time since I've had the other 2(10 years or so).
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03-03-2006, 08:31 AM	#7
swedeace Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 22, 2003 Posts: 9,009	-I've never been to a Popeye's (I do see we have one, but I haven't eaten there yet) -I've only eaten at KFC and Church's -I chose Church's because I love the chicken strip dinner and choice of mashed potatoes, and they have the creamy jalapeño dipping sauce (remember, I'm the spicy food lover!)

03-03-2006, 09:26 AM	#8
Lee veteran member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 23, 2001 Location: Pulaski, Tennessee Posts: 4,768	Did you know that Church's fries their chicken, country fried steak, catfish, fried okra, french fries and dessert pies in beef fat?

03-03-2006, 09:41 AM	#9
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03-03-2006, 09:44 AM	#10
gilligan fanatic Born to Be Bad Forum Fanatic Join Date: May 06, 2001 Location: down by the Lagoon Posts: 9,954	I guess KFC, its been years since I ate any of them though
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03-03-2006, 09:48 AM	#11
Pitooey Member Forum Star Join Date: Feb 15, 2001 Location: Rocking in Transylvania. Posts: 15,042	I choose Popeyes. I love their chicken. I use to go to 34th street in NYC to eat it there but I haven't been there in ages. I don't even know if they still have the restaurant there anymore.
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03-03-2006, 11:56 AM	#12
moeee Peanut Butter Ice Cream Pie Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 31, 2003 Posts: 40,094	Popeyes. there biscuits are great.

03-03-2006, 12:30 PM	#13
TV Watcher Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Aug 28, 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 57	KFC original recipe just melts in your mouth and I love their biscouts potatos and mac and cheese

03-03-2006, 01:23 PM	#14
felicitylen Keep Austin WEIRD Senior Member Join Date: Apr 17, 2003 Location: Hook 'em Horns Posts: 1,606	I like Popeyes....I'm disappointed that there aren't many in Phoenix. I have only found 1. In Houston you could always find a Popeyes.

03-03-2006, 01:25 PM	#15
Zebra 3 Striped Tomato Forum Veteran Join Date: Jun 26, 2002 Location: Bay City Posts: 5,812	My favourite chicken restaurant is St-Hubert.
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