Popeyes' new, limited-time Chicken Waffle Tenders are made with chicken breast strips marinated in the chain's familiar Louisiana spices, then covered in a "unique and crispy waffle-style coating." The concept combines the Southern dish of chicken and waffles into one convenient package.
A combo with three tenders, Cajun fries, a biscuit, and Honey Maple dipping sauce runs for
$4.99.
The tenders I received seemed to have come straight from the fryer, which is to say they were piping hot and a little more oily than usual. The chicken was pretty juicy.
The breading on the Chicken Waffle Tenders aren't as flaky as the
regular Tenders, but still deliver an extra crispy crunch. If you tend toward spicy chicken, these are only available in mild.
In taste, the coating is similar to a crispy waffle. It's savory, but not really salty or sweet. If you find fried chicken in general to be too salty, Popeye's latest tenders might be worth a go for a more measured experience. The flavor is interesting and pretty good to boot.
Sweetness comes in the form of the Honey Maple dipping sauce, which is actually a little tangy and weird on its own, but gives a bit of a maple-donut-glaze feel when combined with the Chicken Waffle Tenders.
Overall,
Popeye's Chicken Waffle Tenders are pretty tasty and meshes the taste of chicken and waffles in a way that just works.
It actually fits together better than actual chicken and waffles for me because I usually either eat the chicken and then the waffles or the waffles and then the chicken. I've tried eating both at the same time in the past, but didn't care for it.
Nutritional info not available.
