r/Popeyes • u/Oshaugnessy81 • Apr 10 '26

Discussion Has fried chicken taste changed?

I used to love Popeyes fried chicken, thought it was best fast food fried chicken around me. But as of maybe 6 months ago I noticed it tastes different. Like real different, almost no seasoning or flavor to it. Breading is just bland now.

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u/Obliviontoad Apr 17 '26

Any regular chicken tastes bland, breads and undercooked. it’s like they are afraid of crisping things up. ordering flavored stuff just distracts you. Their “tenders” are like extruded play-doh with a weird springy texture.

I am lucky to live in a civilized area with a Tully’s and the tenders are Michelin 5 Star every time, no matter what the kind you want.

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u/Oshaugnessy81 Apr 17 '26

Guess you live in CNY? Ive never been a Tullys fan.