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KFC Double Down Sandwich Taste Test

Rachel Been, AOL

The day has finally come for KFC's gluttonous Double Down sandwich to premier, and we were among the first in line to test it this morning (yes, we were eating this sandwich at 10:45 a.m.). The Double Down (also available with grilled chicken) consists of two boneless Original Recipe Filets, two strips of bacon, two slices of Monterey Jack and pepperjack cheese and a special Colonel's Sauce.

The complete review after the jump.

KFC's Double Down Sandwich
Grade: B
Nutritional Info: 540 calories, 32 grams fat,1380 mgs sodium
This sandwich isn't for the faint of heart. The sodium intake alone will knock you off your feet: Our testers determined the salty culprit seemed to be the breading on the chicken, though it was pleasingly crispy and the meat itself was quite moist. The bacon was legit -- it didn't have the usual weirdly chewy, artificial bacon-bit taste -- but it was essentially lost, both physically and flavor-wise (along with the cheese), between the two behemoth chicken filets. And there was a lot of discussion around whether the cheese was really a cheese spread, or if it had just melded with the special sauce.

The verdict: with a complete bite of chicken, cheese, bacon and sauce, this sandwich really isn't bad. While we probably wouldn't order another (unless you're really jonesing for a salt fix), we happily finished off the one we bought. We can foresee this becoming the new "hangover food" of choice.

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Reader comments (Page 2 of 12)

Nyx

4-12-2010 @2:42PM Nyx said... Sounds likes excellent "drunk-food"! Only thing is whether there are any KFC locations open after 2am... ;-)
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Dee

4-12-2010 @2:24PM Dee said... I think I'll pass on this one. Looks like a heart attack waiting to happen!!!
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Martial

4-12-2010 @2:27PM Martial said... This "stuff" looks bad, it must taste bad, and KFC is selling its soul to the devil. to make more money. It is as bad as Tiger Wood's advertisement with his dad's voice, it lacks complete taste.
Why not stabbing your customer in the heart, it would be less painfull for them.
America is not fat enough, thanks to KFC, we will get worse now.
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Justcomet

4-12-2010 @4:36PM Justcomet said... KFC doesn't force anyone to eat their food, that's why we are in America, so we can choose or NOT. I want to try it, but probably won't make it a habit b/c it is fattening, but again MY CHOI|CE. When are we going to take responsibility for ourselves and not blame others for our own lack of self-control. If we weren't buying the "fat" food, they wouldn't be selling it. Food for thought pun in intended) lol

Randy

4-12-2010 @2:51PM Randy said... No one is holding a gun to your head to drive to your neighborhood KFC and force you to buy this product. America is fat because America don't know how or have the willpower to keep their mouths closed and/or make better choices in what they eat. TYou can't blame a business (i.e., McDonalds or KFC). I would not eat this product, but I do eat KFC. It's the choices we make. There are consequences to our choices... and the consequence to making the wrong choices is being FAT! Close your mouths.

Evil Taco

4-12-2010 @2:55PM Evil Taco said... Yup, blame the food. Obviously, it can't involve knowing your limits, metabolism, and making an intelligent choice. Maybe some exercise. Nope, it's all kfc's fault. This is totally comparable to using your dead father to try to sell shoes because america hates you for cheating on your wife with 10 people.

Sometimes I wonder if people read what they type.

mark

4-12-2010 @3:09PM mark said... i totally agree with you. every time i go out in public im amazed at how large are population has become. even myself. i used to be a thin guy but now have an extra 30lbs. beer doesnt help it. kfc made a great move towards healthier food not that long ago. their grilled chicken is excellent. with a small side of potatoes and green beans its a fairly healthy meal.

marc

4-12-2010 @3:53PM marc said...
The key is moderation. If once a month you eat one it won't be a problem. And also you should be eating real food at home. That means chicken or meats unprocessed. I see people buying these "ready meals" they are the same thing. That's why we have problems, we are eating KFC/Burger King/McDonalds at every meal. If you eat that kind of food you may as well be eating "fast food". And stay away from HFCS loaded sodas, that's the cherry on the top of bad eating.



MARC

Greg

4-12-2010 @5:01PM Greg said... Not one person on earth is forced to eat at any fast food place. I don't eat there and you don't have to so I guess you really can't complain to much about what they serve. Stay home and eat. That is where you can find some really bad things in the food you buy.

anon

4-12-2010 @8:08PM anon said... Wow, that looks disgusting.
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greg

4-12-2010 @2:34PM greg said... IF YOU DO NOT LIKE WHAT KFC COMES OUT WITH TO BAD THEY ONE WHAT THEY ARE DOING SO SHUT UP AND LIVE WITH WHAT THEY COME OUT WITH AND IF YOU DO NOT LIKE OH WILL LIVE WITH IT I LOVE KFC THEY HAVE GREAT FOOD !!!!!! AND IF YOU DO NOT LIKE WHAT KFC COMES OUT YOU DO NOT HAVE TO TRY IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SO GET A LIFE AND SHUT UP !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! KFC HAS BEEN IN BUSINESS FOR A LONG TIME THEY KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Gary

4-12-2010 @2:44PM Gary said... Was that even English?

Jo

4-12-2010 @2:50PM Jo said... KFC is in business to make money period and they know that fat and salt tastes good. They do not care if your behind looks like a tub of lard or if you have a heart attack or stroke. The question is do YOU care? Would your kids care?

Are You Kidding?

4-12-2010 @2:52PM Are You Kidding? said... I'm guessing you're 14 years old and 230 pounds.


Either that or you're 40 and A. living in your mother's basement or B. working minimum wage feeding a family of 1 fat wife and 2 fat children.

GG

4-12-2010 @3:02PM GG said... Have another drink.

jon

4-12-2010 @3:05PM jon said... Soooo, you really like KFC huh.. Maybe you are the one that needs to get a life..... Just a thought

Stacy

4-12-2010 @3:34PM Stacy said... you are waaay too angry about one sandwich.

greeneyedlovee

4-12-2010 @4:36PM greeneyedlovee said... no i believe that ould be the ghetto english... so not really englishh.
just sayingg.....greg dont kill me

sharlene

4-12-2010 @4:28PM sharlene said... I do believe it WAS English, or an attempt at it..... it was just badly structured and majorly repetitive....apparently KFC'S major supporter got a little overly zealous in their defense lol

Michelle

4-12-2010 @2:46PM Michelle said... WoW.... half my days calories by my weight and height.. cute.. two pieces of fat with fat in the middle ... PETA is gonna have a chicken fit over this...
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