KFC testing sandwich using fried chicken as “bread”

The LA Times had similar thoughts to mine when first hearing of this on the Consumerist website, as I did, saying We were dubious when we first read that Kentucky Fried Chicken was coming out with a new sandwich that does away with the bread in favor of two fried fillets. And that the “sandwich” part of the sandwich involved was made of cheese, something called Colonel’s sauce .. and bacon? – But, after the initial omg-factor, I don’t see what the big deal is, health-wise.

Yes, it’s funny that KFC has a sandwich, in limited release or not, that contains bacon and cheese (not renowned for being health food) and uses fried chicken as “bread” but I’m still left saying “and?…” Chyea, fried chicken is fried. And the nutrient-less flour patty that constitutes fast food “bread” is any better than this “bread”? I don’t think so.

In the video below, Willy Geist places the KFC Double Down in a lineup of actual food atrocities, including my arch nemesis, the stuffed crust…