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I tried Popeyes' new chicken nuggets and thought they were better than the chain's iconic sandwich

Rachel AskinasiJul 30, 2021, 01:51 IST

The nuggets were both crispy and juicy.Rachel Askinasi/Insider

Popeyes started selling chicken nuggets on July 27.
I tried them out for myself and thought they were even better than the sandwich.
They are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, and even hold up well after a bit of time.

Popeyes launched its new chicken nuggets on Tuesday.

The chain's signature orange color shines bright on the box. Rachel Askinasi/Insider

On first look, I thought they were impressive.

I counted 14 pieces in my 12-piece order. Rachel Askinasi/Insider

As I took my first bite, I knew exactly why these were better than the sandwich - at least technically speaking.

The nuggets are made with white-meat chicken. Rachel Askinasi/Insider

The nuggets come with two sauces of the eater's choosing, and I think they take on the added flavors well.

I chose Mardi Gras Mustard and Sweet Heat Sauce. Rachel Askinasi/Insider

Overall, I would say that the nuggets are a better option than the chicken sandwich.

When I find myself at Popeyes, I'll be ordering the nuggets. Rachel Askinasi/Insider

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