For the first time after almost a decade, Kentucky Fried Chicken — a.k.a. KFC — brought back a menu item that many people have been hyping about on the internet: The KFC Double Down Sandwich.
After reading about the combo and learning that the fast food chain is only planning to serve it for four weeks, I went straight to the closest location I had to see what new flavors I could find on a fried chicken meal.
To my surprise, I have to admit that, while the flavor was good, I just don’t understand why people excitedly waited for this food item.
So, let’s go over the most important aspects of this limited-edition sandwich — flavor, size, and price.
KFC Double Down Sandwich flavor
The KFC Double Down Sandwich. Right: Fernanda Leon holding some KFC french fries.
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Ok, so the flavor on this KFC Double Down Sandwich is good. A little bit salty but nothing that I couldn’t eat.
However, this wouldn’t be something I miss once it’s gone from the fast-food chain menu, as I honestly prefer their chicken strips way better.
The fact that this is meant to be a sandwich without bread, and it’s the chicken that "acts" as it, makes me feel like the mayo, cheese, and bacon are just there to make this dish more difficult to eat. You know, I just felt like eating the chicken by itself instead of having to deal with the rest of the ingredients there and not even having the option to dip it into my favorite type of sauce.
Additionally, the fries that came with my meal were really good and crispy. I was surprised to see that KFC has such good french fries.
KFC Double Down Sandwich price
The receipt for the KFC Double Down combo. Right: A sign promoting KFC's Double Down combo.
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The Double Down Sandwich combo is definitely pricey if you ask me.
The combo comes with the new sandwich, fries, and a drink. I ended up paying a total of $13.97 with extra 20 cents charged for asking for bottled water instead of a fountain drink — I just don’t like soda.
KFC Double Down Sandwich size
Texas Editor Fernanda Leon holding a Double Down Sandwich from KFC. Right: A KFC bag.
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The size of this sandwich is huge!
While I’m not a big fan of humongous meals, if what you’re looking for is to satisfy your appetite with a savory chicken sandwich that’s almost the size of your head, then this is the perfect option.
I was honestly surprised at how big this dish is. Totally unexpected, and I was not able to finish the whole thing.
The Verdict
I don’t hate it, but I don’t love it either.
To me, the Double Down Sandwich is just fried chicken with some extra ingredients you can get at the supermarket. Or, you can just order some chicken strips and add mayo and some cheese and bacon slices.
Again, I just don’t understand the hype.