Fast Food Friday – KFC Double Down Combo Meal
I posted on Twitter that I was going to eat one of these bad boys. The reactions were pretty solid.
Lushie: why are you eating that crap. Now you get salad for dinner
jlknott: Man. I’ll miss you when you’re dead of a coronary infarction.
chachisays: that looks glorious.
k9radiotiki: Get out the defibulator…STAT…
burghbaby: I’m rather impressed you survived that adventure.
w0m: most impressive
FunkyDung: Shhhh…You don’t want the FDA’s food gestapo to hear you!!!
jayesel: I can’t believe you bought one! Your arteries are crying out for mercy 
ScareHouseScott: Witnesses on the scene of a man’s fatal coronary say his final words were “holy crap is it salty.” Live coverage tonight at 5
TwinmamaTeb: I can hear your arteries crying from here
Here are the nutritional facts and info from the KFC Double Down website:
“The new KFC Double Down sandwich is real! This one-of-a-kind sandwich features two thick and juicy boneless white meat chicken filets (Original Recipe® or Grilled), two pieces of bacon, two melted slices of Monterey Jack and pepper jack cheese and Colonel’s Sauce. This product is so meaty, there’s no room for a bun! “
| Sandwich | Calories | Fat (g) | Sodium (mg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC Original Recipe® Double Down | 540 | 32 | 1380 |
| KFC Grilled Double Down | 460 | 23 | 1430 |
For some reason everyone fears this meal so I figured “eh, why not?”. People, let me break this down easy for you. It’s 2 thin chicken fillets with light portion of bacon, slice of cheese and some sauce. It is better than most things on the KFC menu or in fact most fast food items. Because of its packaging and marketing everyone things this is a death meal when in fact its just a salty gooey mess… wait, that sounds bad doesn’t it.
Anyways take a look at the KFC Nutritional Guide (pdf) and look at the sodium and calories in most of those single items. You order a 2-3 piece meal and you’re already beating out the Double Down.
My Thoughts
Overpriced for the meal. It was very salty, little bacon and the cheese was chewy. I ordered the Original Recipe and thought the chicken was cooked perfect; mildly juice and not dry. Skin and breading was crunchy and a little peppery but again the salt started to ruin it.
I’ve found that each KFC in the Pittsburgh area is different. You never get the same tasting chicken (honestly most are WAY off) and the service is generally bad but the one in Moon Township was a beacon for customer service and a pleasant ordering experience. Whenever I get my KFC shakes I may have to go back, unfortunately it’ll be cold by the time I get it home for the fam.
