Tad Dickens tries KFC’s new ‘Double Down’ sandwich [video]
Unless you’ve been in a food coma, you’ve probably heard about KFC’s newest product, a “sandwich” called the Double Down. Instead of bread, the melted cheese and bacon are sandwiched between two breaded and fried boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
Ever since it was announced, a couple of my co-workers have been slobbering with anticipation, just dying (ha) to try it. And so today, on the first day the crazy creation became available, Roanoke.com’s Jordan Fifer went out and bought one. And of course, he was able to convince music writer Tad Dickens to eat it, because Tad will eat just about anything.
If you don’t like to listen to/watch people eating, then this video may not be for you. But if you want to see someone down the Double Down, click the arrow, yo. For the record, Tad says he felt a little “off” later and he chalks it up to too much grease. Ya think??
April 12, 2010 - 5:33 PM
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Noisy! I am officially frightened of myself.
We have more proof that Tad will eat anything. Here’s some old video of Tad chowing down on a half-pound of baloney: http://blogs.roanoke.com/vlog/2006/03/timescast_33106.html
follow it up with a shot of pickle juice
Yo. Give us a break. I enjoy your blog, but the times give us enough ebonics and “Obama Stash”. Doesnt fit you being a wanna be.
Yeah, the mic was a little close to your beard. But all the better to hear the greasiness.
Tad.. You are THE MAN!!! Gotta have you on our show. Let’s come up with something!
looks disgustingly delicious! WE just might be the generation that does not live as long as our parents if we eat crap like this! But it tastes so good!!!
hahaha that was funny. Still want to try a Tommy Two-Ton!
http://www.jaunted.com/story/2010/4/13/04533/2105/travel/KFC's+Double+Down+Sandwich:+The+Newest+Player+in+American+Food+Tourism
Bwahhahahaha! You crack me up, Tad!
Double Down nutritional info
Serving size
Fried 240 grams
Grilled 253 grams
Calories
Fried 540
Grilled 460
Total fat
Fried 32gms
Grilled 23gms
Saturated fat
Fried 10gms
Grilled 9gms
Trans fat
Fried 0.5g
Grilled 0
Cholesterol
Fried 145mgs
Grilled 185mgs
Sodium
Fried 1380mgs
Grilled 1430mgs
Carbs
Fried 11mgs
Grilled 3mgs
Fiber
Fried 1gms
Grilled 0
Sugar
Fried 1gms
Grilled 1gms
Protien
Fried 53gms
Grilled 61gms
Is this what you guys do in Features when the boss is away?
Good job, Tad! I’m sure that was quite disgustingly tasty indeed. I read where the sodium content in that one sandwich is right at the reccomended daily allowance for a person. All your sodium needs for the day in one sandwich. That may be why you felt a little “off” afterwards.
I hear KFC is offering a sweet deal on those sandwiches, too.
Buy 4 Double Downs, get a free portable defibrillator!
WOW, Maria. You know, the calories and fat content are a bit lower than expected. Lots of protein, of course. But look at the sodium! That’s absurd! And I find it interesting that the grilled version actually has MORE sodium than the fried version.
Courtney, that’s what Tad and Jordan do. I just posted it
If you want to taste test cookies, I’m in. Tad, you rock. You roll. You don’t seem to be here today. Hope your stomach is okay!
It was probably the diet Pepsi that made Tad feel off.
Can’t believe your desk is so clean.
Just showed us the truth of fast food nation,
it’s cheap, fast and taste good,
but healthy,
not often.
Ok, not that I’m ever going to try either one of these sandwiches, (the one in your article or the one in my link) but I guess it all comes down to presentation. This nasty sandwich actually looks kind of yummy. And, no, that’s not a bagel bun- http://img.foodnetwork.com/FOOD/2008/02/27/PA1207_The-ladys-brunch-hurger_lg.jpg
Don’t want any burgers on my Krispy Kreme doughnuts. Egg maybe, bacon or a sausage patty, Oh Yeah!
Ok, I decided I wanted to try the grilled version, minus bacon, for lunch today. The KFC in Christiansburg didn’t have enough chicken! What?? It’s the lunch rush and they didn’t have enough food prepared…that’s ridiculous…especially when the main ingredient, chicken, is their namesake.
Ha! I have to admit it looks delicious. I’m sure I could talk someone into splitting one with me.
This just in: KFC has decided to make the Double Down a permanent item on the menu. It was supposed to just be a limited time only kind of thing, but according to a KFC press release, they are approaching their 10 millionth sale. I guess people like it!