Save Calories -- Remove The Bun!

[dr_phil_physics]

I Was Resisting Talking About This

This being the KFC's Double-Down sandwich. Sandwich in the loose sense, since it involves replacing the top and bottom buns with... wait for it... two pieces of fried chicken. Your choice of Original or Grilled. Here's part of the KFC spiel on this Big Food debacle, as part of a meal combo, because you can't possibly not have fried potatoes with this "sandwich":


The new KFC Double Down sandwich is real! This one-of-a-kind sandwich features two thick and juicy boneless white meat chicken filets (Original Recipe® or Grilled), two pieces of bacon, two melted slices of Monterey Jack and pepper jack cheese and Colonel's Sauce. This product is so meaty, there’s no room for a bun!

Actually, the L.A. Times Blog picture is much sexier. And the article is good, too.

The nutrition facts aren’t the best, as you can imagine. The Double Down weighs in at 540 calories, 32 grams of fat and -- hold on -- 1,380 milligrams of sodium. KFC offers a grilled version that mysteriously is just as bad and has more sodium: 460 calories, 23 grams of fat and 1,430 milligrams of sodium.

I Wasn't Going To Talk About This Except

I just saw this bit with Mario Batalli on The Daily Show With Jon Stewart.

Mario Batalli has thought about eating KFC's Double Down because he's not averse to the idea of using protein as bread.

As I posted on Facebook: Mario Batalli on The Daily Show -- What if you put a Double-Meat Whopper without a bun INSIDE a (KFC) Double Down? Jon Stewart -- That's why you're a professional. (evil grin) -- Dr. Phil

The frightening thought is that either (a) someone will see this and try it or (b) someone ALREADY HAS. Because, as you know, when it comes to Big Food, not only do great minds think alike, but excess is never enough for some people.

Dr. Phil

Comments

Save Calories -- Remove The Bun!

[southernweirdo.livejournal.com]

All of a sudden I'm really hungry :)

Re: Save Calories -- Remove The Bun!

[dr-phil-physics.livejournal.com]

Yes, but what are you hungry FOR? Crass mass fast food products? Or something real, made by hand by people who care about food? Not that there is always anything wrong with mass fast food -- I just object to the crass Stuffing Of America.

Dr. Phil

[ckastens.livejournal.com]

It's fascinating the ways people try to kill themselves. :)

[dr-phil-physics.livejournal.com]

The funny thing is that I like watching Man vs. Food on Travel Channel, and Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives on Food Network -- both feature enormous foods, but they are made in a real kitchen.

Dr. Phil