I ordered the same meal from Hooters and Buffalo Wild Wings, and I loved the winner's boneless wings more than its traditional ones

I compared chicken-wing chains Hooters and Buffalo Wild Wings to find my favorite. Terri Peters

• I ordered the same meal at Hooters and Buffalo Wild Wings to see which chain restaurant was better.
• Hooters' served delicious mozzarella sticks and boneless wings.

As fast-food prices increase, more diners are heading to chain restaurants for a solid value.

But not all chains are created equally. For months, I've been trying chain restaurants in search of the best meals and deals for my family. Recently, I put two of the most famous chicken-wing chains to the test: Hooters and Buffalo Wild Wings.

I ordered the same meal at both chains to see which served the tastiest wings, appetizers, and sides. Here's how they stacked up.