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Chain Gang: Chicken Waffle Tenders at Popeyes

Popeyes takes its all white-meat chicken tenders marinated in Louisiana spices, then hand-batters them in waffle-style coating.

Company description: "Popeyes takes its handcrafted, juicy, all white-meat chicken tenders marinated in Louisiana spices, then hand-batters them in a unique and crispy waffle-style coating."

Chain: Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen.

Location: The Gallery at Market East, 8th and Market streets.

Calories: This limited-time special started Monday, and Popeyes told us that they wouldn't have nutritional details till later this week. But this is fried chicken with french fries and a biscuit, so you know what you're getting into.

Order time: About six minutes during the lunch rush.

Price: $4.99, with tax, for three Tenders, Cajun fries, Honey Maple Dipping Sauce and a biscuit.

Review: Popeyes' attempt to cash in on the foodie fave chicken and waffles does not disappoint. Popeyes' Chicken Waffle Tenders deliver the taste their name promises, though the sweet waffle batter overpowers any flavor the chicken might have had. That dipping sauce makes the waffle taste even sweeter, but so would syrup, if you were having the dish at some hipster eatery. If you're in a hurry, Popeyes is a good alternative.

Summary: Popeyes serves up a chicken-and-waffle variation that tastes pretty decent, and at standard fast-food prices.