Review: The KFC Double Down is a joke that’s not worth repeating
The Double Down reappeared for a bit in 2014, though it has existed around the world in other permutations. In some regions, it’s made with turkey bacon to skirt dietary restrictions on pork. A Canadian version was fashioned out of two chicken patties embracing a Belgian waffle — and the whole thing was doused with “a Canadian maple aioli sauce.” In the Philippines, KFC offered a Double Down Dog, whose filling contained a hot dog.The chain’s decision to bring them back to the U.S.
Figuring out the Double Down’s nutritional information is difficult, since KFC’s website lists only 930-950 calories for the sandwich and does not note other stats, so one has to calculate for themselves. Each of the two patties contains 1,100 mg of sodium, and that’s before you add the salt in the bacon strips, cheese and mayonnaise. Even without doing the math, it’s evident this is one salt bomb of a sandwich.
Our first order seemed to be a victim of insufficient staff training on the new menu item — there was no bacon in any of them. A second order from a different location got us the sandwiches we were seeking. The double Double Down order was a reminder, too, that even at chains that strive for uniformity, the food can vary. The breading on the patties of our first order was pleasantly golden brown, while the second batch was paler, with a coating that came off on my fingers.
Others weren’t as bothered by questions of nomenclature. “If you like KFC chicken, there’s no reason you wouldn’t like this,” reasoned another taster. But they might want to clear their calendars if they do indulge — after sampling the Double Down, my colleagues and I all felt as though we were dragging through the afternoon in a fog of dehydration and sluggishness.Maybe KFC’s nostalgia play will pay off. After all, we’ve decided to give Uggs and low-rise denim another shot.
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