SPOTTED (MARTHA STEWART KITCHEN EDITION) – 6/21/2021

Here are some interesting new products found on store shelves by your fellow readers. If you’ve tried any of the products, share your thoughts about them in the comments.

Martha Stewart Kitchen Double Chocolate Brownie
Martha Stewart Kitchen Double Chocolate Brownie
Martha Stewart Kitchen Mixed Fruit Crisp
Martha Stewart Kitchen Mixed Fruit Crisp
Martha Stewart Kitchens Mixed Fruit and Apple Hand Pies
Martha Stewart Kitchen Mixed Fruit and Apple Hand Pies
Martha Stewart Kitchens Carrot Cake
Martha Stewart Kitchen Carrot Cake
Martha Stewart Kitchens Apple Crisp2
Martha Stewart Kitchen Apple Crisp
Martha Stewart Kitchen Mini Spinach Quiche
Martha Stewart Kitchen Mini Spinach Quiche
Martha Stewart Kitchen Baked Brie
Martha Stewart Kitchen Baked Brie
Martha Stewart Kitchen Uncured Bacon Onion  Cheese Tart
Martha Stewart Kitchen Uncured Bacon, Onion & Cheese Tart
Martha Stewart Kitchen Pigs in a Blanket
Martha Stewart Kitchen Pigs in a Blanket
Martha Stewart Kitchen Goat Cheese Hors D oeuvres
Martha Stewart Kitchen Goat Cheese Hors D’oeuvres
Martha Stewart Kitchen Macaroni  Cheese Bites
Martha Stewart Kitchen Macaroni & Cheese Bites
Martha Stewart Kitchens Pork  Tomatillo Stew
Martha Stewart Kitchen Pork & Tomatillo Stew
Martha Stewart Kitchens Chicken Cacciatore
Martha Stewart Kitchen Chicken Cacciatore
Martha Stewart Kitchens Red Wine Braised Short Ribs
Martha Stewart Kitchen Red Wine Braised Short Ribs
Martha Stewart Kitchens Sicilian Style Beef Stew
Martha Stewart Kitchen Sicilian Style Beef Stew
Martha Stewart Kitchens Leek  Cheese Bread Pudding Bites
Martha Stewart Kitchen Leek & Cheese Bread Pudding Bites
Martha Stewart Kitchens Chicken Curry
Martha Stewart Kitchen Chicken Curry
Martha Stewart Kitchens Beef Pot Roast
Martha Stewart Kitchen Beef Pot Roast
Martha Stewart Kitchens Chicken in Red Wine
Martha Stewart Kitchen Chicken in Red Wine

(Spotted by Amanda Y at Tom Thumb.)

Martha Stewart Kitchen Chicken  Mushroom Pot Pie
Martha Stewart Kitchen Chicken & Mushroom Pot Pie
Martha Stewart Kitchen Chicken  Mushroom Hand Pies
Martha Stewart Kitchen Chicken & Mushroom Hand Pies
Martha Stewart Kitchen Beef  Stout Hand Pies
Martha Stewart Kitchen Beef & Stout Hand Pies
Martha Stewart Kitchen Beef  Stout Pot Pie
Martha Stewart Kitchen Beef & Stout Pot Pie

(Spotted by Bryan C at King Soopers.)

REVIEW: Burger King Ch’King Sandwich

Burger King Ch King Sandwich Whole

Burger King has a mixed record with chicken sandwiches. My previous experience was in the form of the Original Chicken Sandwich. That’s the hoagie-like version that can have some questionable quality chicken in the form of a pressed patty. I ended up throwing half of it away because it was just not good.

So naturally, when Burger King put its new Ch’King into the ever-growing field of fast food chicken sandwiches, I knew it was time to give BK an opportunity to redeem itself.

In 2019, Popeyes started a movement through the fast food industry that is still being felt two years later. It started serving a high quality, flavorful chicken sandwich that made the standard fast food fare pale in comparison. In my opinion, Popeyes’ offering has yet to be bested. However, I went into trying the Ch’King neutral and was curious how it would end up ranking.

Burger King Ch King Sandwich Wrapper Back

The options you have at the moment when ordering are either a Ch’King or Spicy Ch’King. Both come on toasted potato buns with a signature sauce and crisp pickles. The spicy variety is the same chicken as the original (no spicy seasoning in the breading), just tossed in a spicy glaze. BK also offers a “Deluxe” version of both that sees the pickles removed for lettuce and tomato. I opted for the standard Ch’King.

Burger King Ch King Sandwich Wrapper in Wrapper

It was interesting to see it packaged in a bag similar to Chick-fil-A and Popeyes. However, upon opening it, it was wrapped in the standard wrapper. I am not sure if it’s just my location that opted for this, but I have a feeling (based on some of the soggy bits) it may not be the correct way to serve it. The sandwich itself is decently sized — not quite as big as Popeyes’, but bigger than the standard Chick-fil-A.

Burger King Ch King Sandwich Top

Upon taking it apart, I notice the crispy pickles are certainly not the standard fast food pickles. I expected dill pickles, but found them to be more like bread & butter. Generally, I don’t care much for bread & butter pickles, but they worked very well with the overall flavor of the sandwich. The sauce, described as a “savory signature sauce,” was the weakest point. It was just a generic mayo-based sauce with no real strong flavors other than slightly sweet. I’d have preferred the standard mayo instead. The bread was a nice upgrade from the standard buns and helped sell the “premium” feeling of the sandwich.

Burger King Ch King Sandwich Split

It’s a good-sized chicken fillet, breaded in a crunchy coating we’ve come to expect from these new chicken sandwiches. However, by the time I got home, it had lost some crunch due to being double wrapped. This didn’t necessarily take away from my overall enjoyment, but I had looked forward to that TikTok-worthy CRUNCH and didn’t really get it. As for its taste, it was perfectly fine, but blander than Popeyes’. In fact, the closest comparison in flavor was Chick-fil-A. The meat itself was juicy and tender. It’s always nice to get a perfectly cooked chicken sandwich as I think we can all relate to that experience of biting into one, only to be greeted by dry or rubbery meat.

Burger King Ch King Sandwich Wrapper Front

Burger King is certainly coming out swinging with its new sandwich. It’s a solid attempt with a lot to like and also some opportunity for growth. While I personally don’t feel like it topples Popeyes for the top spot, it certainly has its place at the podium.

Purchased Price: $4.99
Size:N/A
Rating: 7 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: 800 calories, 36 grams of fat, 8 grams of saturated fat, 90 milligrams of cholesterol, 710 milligrams of sodium, 69 grams of carbohydrates, 3 grams of fiber, 9 grams of sugar, and 33 grams of protein.