- When a craving for fast-food fried chicken hits, many options are available for your deep-fried desires.
- Three of the most popular options are Chick-fil-A, KFC, and Popeyes.
- We traversed the San Francisco Bay Area's fast-food scene to hit all three chains and collect some of the most popular menu items at each.
- Chick-fil-A is clearly the winner for mastering its iconic chicken staple items.
- And while KFC brought nothing noteworthy to the table, Popeyes came in at a close second for its high-quality crispy chicken.
- Take a look:
When it comes to fried-chicken-oriented fast-food joints, you'll find similar items across every menu.
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The chicken tenders, the nuggets, the chicken sandwich — these are staples at any go-to chicken spot.
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But what helps brands distinguish themselves from each other is offering a unique and distinct take on these items.
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