KFC Double Down

RINat612
RINat612 Posts: 251 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Anyone else hear about KFC bringing this beast of a "sandwich" back for a limited time? Who else is going to have a day or two where you figure out how to fit the calories? :bigsmile:
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  • pierremignon
    pierremignon Posts: 172 Member
    Not sure if you had this in your place, but KFC once had a value meal consisting of a Double Down, a fried chicken, a cup of rice, with a side of mashed potato OR fries, and soda. At that moment I knew I was going WAY above my calories, but chicken is my weakness.

    Never again.
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    I've never heard of it. I love KFC though, so I'll keep my ears open.
  • Heir0fFir3
    Heir0fFir3 Posts: 50 Member
    Never heard of it, what is it?
  • kristinegift
    kristinegift Posts: 2,406 Member
    Last time the Double Down was in existence, my dad and I would joke about getting one, but never did. If they return, I will have to INSIST we get one. Except maybe just split it between the two of us because HOLY CALORIES, BATMAN.
  • ValeriePlz
    ValeriePlz Posts: 517 Member
    This is the "sandwich" made with two pieces of fried chicken instead of bread, sandwiching bacon and cheese.
  • patrickblo13
    patrickblo13 Posts: 831 Member
    I am game. Maybe even tomorrow after my Taco Bell breakfast
  • ettaterrell
    ettaterrell Posts: 887 Member
    I heard it was coming back on one of their commercials this morning! I've never had it nor will I but they did say it was coming back for a limited time.
  • rsclause
    rsclause Posts: 3,103 Member
    Fried chicken? Really? I make every effort to avoid anything dunked in boiling oil.
  • patrickblo13
    patrickblo13 Posts: 831 Member
    Fried chicken? Really? I make every effort to avoid anything dunked in boiling oil.

    That sucks for you! More for me
  • Heir0fFir3
    Heir0fFir3 Posts: 50 Member
    This is the "sandwich" made with two pieces of fried chicken instead of bread, sandwiching bacon and cheese.

    Ok that sounds revolting. Think I'll stick with my wicked zingers
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    This is the "sandwich" made with two pieces of fried chicken instead of bread, sandwiching bacon and cheese.

    How do you make a sammich with chicken pieces? Does. not. Compute.
  • DymonNdaRgh40
    DymonNdaRgh40 Posts: 661 Member
    Anyone else hear about KFC bringing this beast of a "sandwich" back for a limited time? Who else is going to have a day or two where you figure out how to fit the calories? :bigsmile:

    I will have a day at least:wink:
  • jpolinisse
    jpolinisse Posts: 149 Member
    I fit in KFC 3 piece, extra crispy chicken, and 2 sides every Saturday. I luv KFC..
  • LeahNMe
    LeahNMe Posts: 73 Member
    Fried chicken? Really? I make every effort to avoid anything dunked in boiling oil.

    That sucks for you! More for me
    Being from the south...ahem ^this
  • sullrico18
    sullrico18 Posts: 261 Member
    A few of my coworkers and I had to try this a few years back --- worth trying at least once (although not sure I'll have it again!) :-)
  • SonicDeathMonkey80
    SonicDeathMonkey80 Posts: 4,489 Member
    It's already back. Had one last week. I think it's only ~700cals with a ton of protein, fat, and sodium :)
  • rsclause
    rsclause Posts: 3,103 Member
    Fried chicken? Really? I make every effort to avoid anything dunked in boiling oil.

    That sucks for you! More for me

    If you like that you should try my old favorite, Google "chilli cheese aplenty" from the beacon drive in. Its a massive chilli cheese burger that is buried under fries and onion rings. I have mended my evil ways.
  • Oscarinmiami
    Oscarinmiami Posts: 326 Member
    omg that sounds so damn good! I may go tomorrow
  • SonicDeathMonkey80
    SonicDeathMonkey80 Posts: 4,489 Member
    I fit in KFC 3 piece, extra crispy chicken, and 2 sides every Saturday. I luv KFC..

    +1

    And Popeye's. Love the Popeye's
  • SonicDeathMonkey80
    SonicDeathMonkey80 Posts: 4,489 Member
    This is the "sandwich" made with two pieces of fried chicken instead of bread, sandwiching bacon and cheese.

    How do you make a sammich with chicken pieces? Does. not. Compute.

    It's formed into a diamond-ish shape and not like their batter/breaded strips/chicken. It's more like that McNugget texture, and you can get also get it grilled. Just wipe your fingers after and have a full drink before starting it.
  • MagicalLeopleurodon
    MagicalLeopleurodon Posts: 623 Member
    Fried chicken? Really? I make every effort to avoid anything dunked in boiling oil.
    No cheese sticks? Green tomatoes? Okra? Fritters? Hush puppies?



    Id rather die.
  • tinacrane
    tinacrane Posts: 134 Member
    kfc-doubledown4.jpg

    Double Down

    610 Calories
    Nutrition Facts
    Serving Size 1 serving (248 g)
    Per Serving % Daily Value*

    Calories 610

    Calories from Fat 333

    Total Fat 37g 57%

    Saturated Fat 11g 55%

    Cholesterol 150mg 50%

    Sodium 1880mg 78%

    Potassium 0mg 0%

    Carbohydrates 18g 6%

    Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

    Sugars 1g

    Protein 52g
    Vitamin A 0% · Vitamin C 0%
    Calcium 0% · Iron 0%
  • SnuggleSmacks
    SnuggleSmacks Posts: 3,731 Member
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  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
    It's already back. Had one last week. I think it's only ~700cals with a ton of protein, fat, and sodium :)

    I've seen from 540 to 610 calories online, I can't find it on their website. It's the 32g of fat and 1380mg of sodium that scares me LOL
  • chmill24
    chmill24 Posts: 12 Member
    I had never looked up the nutritional content until just now regarding KFC's double down and am surprised it is not as bad as I assumed. Mid-500 for calories, while it isn't good, definitely isn't terrible. That's pretty average for fast food. Fat, cholesterol and sodium are high, but its nothing that will kill you if you try it once.

    Just based off people's reactions, I had always assumed something in the 1300-1700 calorie range, with triple the fat/cholesterol/sodium. But then I might be watching too much EpicMealTime.
  • CyberEd312
    CyberEd312 Posts: 3,536 Member
    Our local KFC has it on there sign out front this week, sale kicks off Monday and I will be there Monday for lunch!! :drinker:
  • skippygirlsmom
    skippygirlsmom Posts: 4,433 Member
    Just based off people's reactions, I had always assumed something in the 1300-1700 calorie range, with triple the fat/cholesterol/sodium. But then I might be watching too much EpicMealTime.

    Without the bread it's so much healthier LOL
  • jonnythan
    jonnythan Posts: 10,161 Member
    The Double Down has an awesome macro ratio, and is delicious. Just don't plan to move for a couple hours after eating one because it feels like you ate a cinder block.

    I love em. My only problem with them is that they're so expensive.
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    This is the "sandwich" made with two pieces of fried chicken instead of bread, sandwiching bacon and cheese.

    How do you make a sammich with chicken pieces? Does. not. Compute.

    It's formed into a diamond-ish shape and not like their batter/breaded strips/chicken. It's more like that McNugget texture, and you can get also get it grilled. Just wipe your fingers after and have a full drink before starting it.

    oohh. I see.
  • jonnythan
    jonnythan Posts: 10,161 Member
    Uh, no. The Double Down is not processed/chopped+formed chicken like a McNugget. It's whole chicken breast, battered and fried.

    It's the same chicken breasts they use on their regular chicken sandwiches.

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