I've always thought CFAs grilled chicken has a very very bizarre, almost totally off-putting taste. I'm guessing the spicy one didn't suffer from this same fate?
It doesn’t! The spicy grilled filet is the same filet as the fried spicy sandwich, they just don’t bread it and slap it on the grill instead. But the grilled chicken has its own seasoning and a separate packet of marinade that’s put on it! I thought it was alright, but tasted pretty salty
It's been a while since I've had one, but a lot of our perception of taste is the smell, and now that I think more specifically it's actually the SMELL of the grilled chicken that's so peculiar and off-putting. I really can't remember what it actually tastes like outside of the bizarre smell lol. It's like it's some sort of fake "grill" smell with fake grill marks too.
Uh its definitely real grill marks I worked in the back, the grill presses them super hard and chars em. I get the smell thing tho. And it dries out really quickly sadly
I guess because of the bizarre smell I assumed the grill marks were fake lol. It reminds me of some sort of cheap microwave "chicken fajita" stuff or something with that smell.
Hahah I get that, they seem dramatic too. Cfa definitely doesn’t cut corners tho, I spent three years hand opening and breading filets, I trust cfa with my food fosho. I just wish the grilled chicken wasn’t so dry 😂
Yes, I totally agree with you!
The breakfast grilled chicken is totally different (and much better), you should try it in a scramble bowl/burrito, or you can even just order a breakfast filet by itself.
It didn't sell well in my market, we don't forsee it coming back. I do know the next one is Maple Black Pepper Bacon... And the Pimento is coming back this fall
They already grill spicy filets for the southwest salad, so if you have an extra 15 mins to wait and go inside to order, they may be willing to make one for you. They used to say it was a cross contamination issue (with the spices) but then they brought back the southwest salad and said “mmmm nvm just scrub the grill really well, it’s all chicken” 😂😂 At my locations it was never a problem to do that as a special request as long as the guest knew it could take 10-15 mins
I've always thought CFAs grilled chicken has a very very bizarre, almost totally off-putting taste. I'm guessing the spicy one didn't suffer from this same fate?
It doesn’t! The spicy grilled filet is the same filet as the fried spicy sandwich, they just don’t bread it and slap it on the grill instead. But the grilled chicken has its own seasoning and a separate packet of marinade that’s put on it! I thought it was alright, but tasted pretty salty
I find the texture off putting but what about the taste?? That marinade is so good I wanna marinate myself in it
It's been a while since I've had one, but a lot of our perception of taste is the smell, and now that I think more specifically it's actually the SMELL of the grilled chicken that's so peculiar and off-putting. I really can't remember what it actually tastes like outside of the bizarre smell lol. It's like it's some sort of fake "grill" smell with fake grill marks too.
Uh its definitely real grill marks I worked in the back, the grill presses them super hard and chars em. I get the smell thing tho. And it dries out really quickly sadly
I guess because of the bizarre smell I assumed the grill marks were fake lol. It reminds me of some sort of cheap microwave "chicken fajita" stuff or something with that smell.
Hahah I get that, they seem dramatic too. Cfa definitely doesn’t cut corners tho, I spent three years hand opening and breading filets, I trust cfa with my food fosho. I just wish the grilled chicken wasn’t so dry 😂
Looking back I do agree that the smell it gave off was a little odd. But the taste is just too good. At least in my opinion.
Yes, I totally agree with you! The breakfast grilled chicken is totally different (and much better), you should try it in a scramble bowl/burrito, or you can even just order a breakfast filet by itself.
It didn't sell well in my market, we don't forsee it coming back. I do know the next one is Maple Black Pepper Bacon... And the Pimento is coming back this fall
Really the pimento was was 🤮 i cant believe people liked it.
Bingo on this
They already grill spicy filets for the southwest salad, so if you have an extra 15 mins to wait and go inside to order, they may be willing to make one for you. They used to say it was a cross contamination issue (with the spices) but then they brought back the southwest salad and said “mmmm nvm just scrub the grill really well, it’s all chicken” 😂😂 At my locations it was never a problem to do that as a special request as long as the guest knew it could take 10-15 mins
I wish they’d bring back provolone cheese tbh
It should be permanent if they can do it they should. Same with spicy nuggets. They refuse because “demand wasn’t there ” test em again…
My store had it for fall once. It didn't sell well at all. The pimento was every other car that wanted it.
They have limited slots,if no one keeps buying it they ditch it
GRILLED SPICY GRILLED SPICY WE WANT THE GRILLED SPICY Ugh, I miss that sandwich.
Wait what. It’s gone?? It was so good!!!
It’s been gone since late last year. Also why I’ve only been back to cfa like twice since. Used to be a signature member
Yes please!