May 23, 2009

Chik-fil-a Skunk Bite

Chik-fil-a is one of my favorite fast food restaurants. When I go, I always get the fried chicken sandwich (I think the “official” name is Chik-fil-a Sandwich). I’d say the sandwich is consistently good, but every once in a while I run into a problem. I call it the “Chik-fil-a Skunk Bite.”

The Skunk Bite is one little part of the chicken breast that tastes just awful, while the rest of the breast tastes fine. The best I can describe it is that it’s like the essence of chicken flavor hyper-concentrated into one bite with maybe a hint of freezer burn flavor. It’s usually on the edge of the breast and appears to coincide with chicken skin or fat. It also tends to be the last bite of the sandwich, which is kind of a buzz kill.

Whatever it is, it’s gross! I don’t think I’ve ever noticed the skunk bite at any other restaurant that serves chicken.