- This Thanksgiving, Popeyes brought back its pre-cooked Cajun turkey. And as Business Insider's resident Popeyes taste tester, I knew I had to try one.
- I pre-ordered a turkey from Popeyes, reheated it in my kitchen, and hosted a Friendsgiving party to share it with my friends.
- My guests said the meat was relatively flavorful and juicy, but they were especially impressed with the stuffing and gravy made with the drippings. However, I wasn't a fan of the sandy and tough texture due to the bird being cooked and then frozen.
- Even though the turkey made for a pretty solid meal, I'm not sure I'd sacrifice the freshness and texture of a homemade turkey for Popeyes' exceptional flavor. I'm also not sure how much trouble the pre-cooked turkey saved me, as preparing it still took some effort.
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This Thanksgiving, I have a lot to be thankful for: a job I enjoy, a wonderful home, the people I love, and Popeyes' chicken sandwich.
As a zealous apostle of Popeyes' church of chicken, I was blown away when I found out that Popeyes sells Thanksgiving turkeys - and I also knew what would be on my kitchen table come Friendsgiving.
I went to my local Popeyes in Bushwick, Brooklyn to preorder a month and a half before I wanted to pick it up to ensure I would not be disappointed. I asked for a turkey, selected a pick-up date, and paid up-front. The bird cost me $39.99 before tax. I also pre-paid for a dozen biscuits, which cost $9.49.
I then spread the good word to my friends: for all those who sought satiating salvation, A Very Popeyes Friendsgiving was on the horizon.
Here's how it went.