Archive
Sep 13, 2024

Review: Hot Ones - Spicy Garlic Chicken Strips

A bag of Hot Ones Spicy Garlic Chicken Strips.

Hot Ones' Spicy Garlic Chicken Strips feature frozen, breaded, seasoned chicken strips with the flavor of The Classic Garlic Fresno Hot Sauce.

A 22.5-oz bag was $5.99 on sale ($12.49 normally).

Hot Ones Spicy Garlic Chicken Strips next to a quarter.

The chicken strips were listed as "mild" according to the Hot Ones heat scale on the bag but they would rate at least a medium in my book as they're spicier than you'll find on the regular menu at most major fast-food chains. The heat hit pretty quick but didn't linger for too long. To go along with the kick was a strong, savory garlicky flavor that I could smell before tasting it. I like garlic so that flavor was nice.

I prepared these in the air fryer and the breading on the chicken was thick and audibly crunchy with a craggy structure to it. There was a minimal soggy layer between the chicken and breading. The chicken was tender and fairly juicy while retaining a substantial meaty bite.

Cross-section of a Hot Ones Spicy Garlic Chicken Strip.

Overall, Hot Ones' Spicy Garlic Chicken Strips turned out very well in terms of flavor and texture but might be only "mild" for people who often eat hot sauce with their meals.

Nutritional Info - Hot Ones Spicy Garlic Chicken Strips
Serving Size - 1 piece (72g)
Calories - 130
Fat - 4.5g (Saturated Fat - 0.5g)
Sodium - 350mg
Carbs - 13g (Sugar - 1g)
Protein - 11g

No comments:

Post a Comment

Thanks for commenting. If it helps any, you don't need to type a URL to leave a name.