Americans are obsessed with fried chicken, and chefs say it’s not just about the taste
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Crispy Fried Chicken
Golden on the outside with juicy meat inside, this fried chicken hits all the comfort notes. It is classic for a reason.
Best served hot with plenty of napkins.
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Olympics: Fried Chicken Shot Put
Throwing 20cm fried chicken instead of iron balls. Judged by crunch sound!
Fried chicken frenzy as Popeyes lands in Llanelli with 14‑hour queue
Llanelli was buzzing long before sunrise on Saturday as Popeyes threw open its doors at Parc Trostre, drawing one of the longest fast‑food queues the town has ever seen. The US fried chicken chain officially opened at 11am — but the first customers had already been waiting for 14 hours.
Among them was Ernie, who turned up at 9pm on Friday armed with determination and an appetite.
“I arrived at 9pm,” he said. “I heard about the giveaways and was really excited to try Popeyes.”
He wasn’t alone for long. Henry, who spotted the opening on Instagram, joined the queue soon after.
“I saw Popeyes in America, so I thought I’d come down to see what it was all about,” he said. “I joined Ernie and we made friends in the queue.”
By the time the shutters lifted, the line stretched across Parc Trostre Retail Park, with fans shrugging off the rain for a taste of the chain’s famous Louisiana‑style chicken.
Crowds queue outside Popeyes Llanelli on opening morning, with fans holding giveaway T‑shirts despite the rain. (Image: Popeyes UK)The Llanelli branch — the fifth Popeyes to open in Wales — sits at Unit 15, just a short walk from the Scarlets’ stadium. It seats 74 diners and has created 81 new jobs locally.
Inside, customers were greeted with the brand’s signature menu: the cult‑favourite Chicken Sandwich, hot wings, tenders and wraps, all made with fresh chicken marinated for 12 hours in Popeyes’ Louisiana seasoning before being hand‑breaded for what the chain calls its “shatter‑crunch”.
Tom Crowley, Popeyes UK Chief Executive Officer, said the Llanelli launch showed once again how strong the appetite is for the brand in Wales.
“We’re really pleased to have opened our fifth restaurant in Wales,” he said. “Once again, fans in Wales have shown us how much love there is for Popeyes, and the Llanelli opening marks another exciting step in our growth journey. As always, the energy was amazing, and it’s a great feeling to bring the spirit of New Orleans to Llanelli.”
The opening follows recent launches in Cardiff, Newport and Swansea, with the chain rapidly expanding across the UK.
For Ernie and Henry — and the hundreds who queued behind them — the wait was all part of the fun.
“It was worth it,” Henry said. “And we made friends along the way.”
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The Easiest Frozen Chicken Nugget Recipe My Family Begs for Every Week
A bag of frozen chicken nuggets is almost always on my weekly grocery list. Basic, unassuming bites of fried chicken don’t sound super special, but if you know them like I do, then you’re aware of their magic. If time is t…
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Blue Hill Avenue fried-chicken place seeks longer hours in face of neighborhood opposition over noise, triple parking and chicken bones
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First Popeye's of the year, made it a large due to having 25% off.
Last time you can get a big cheesy apparently...
I do love me some chicken wings.
Mashed sweet potatoes, fried chicken and BBQ sauces from @franklin's @Salt Lick BBQ and, of course, @franksredhot original.
Delicious.
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Diane's favorite holiday celebration is the annual bucket of fried chicken. For Rena's first holiday, she's being taught the tradition and loves it already.
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Popeyes marks 100th UK store with nationwide giveaway – Swansea fans included
The New Orleans‑born fried chicken chain, which drew 18‑hour queues when it opened in Swansea city centre last month, will hand out 100 free Chicken Sandwiches at every UK restaurant and drive‑thru between 10am and 12pm on Tuesday 25 November.
The giveaway coincides with the launch of Popeyes’ latest site at London Bridge, but the celebrations will be felt across the country – including Swansea, where the brand opened in the former Topshop building on Oxford Street.
Week‑long deal for fans
For those who miss the giveaway, Popeyes is also offering a week‑long deal on its signature Chicken Sandwich, Fries and a Coca‑Cola® drink for just £5.99. The promotion runs from 24–30 November and can be redeemed nationwide through the Popeyes UK app.
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Rapid growth since 2021
Since debuting in the UK in 2021, Popeyes has expanded from its first restaurant in Westfield Stratford to 100 locations in just four years. The company says it has created over 2,000 jobs in the past year alone, with a team expected to reach 3,500 employees by the end of 2025.
Queues around the block have become a hallmark of Popeyes openings, with Swansea’s launch proving no exception. Hundreds of fans lined Oxford Street overnight to be among the first through the doors, echoing scenes seen at other UK sites since the brand’s arrival.
CEO thanks fans
Tom Crowley, CEO at Popeyes UK & Ireland, said:
“Reaching our 100th restaurant is an incredible milestone, and it’s all thanks to our amazing fans across the UK. We can’t wait to thank customers past and present with these giveaways of our most beloved menu item, and give everyone the chance to enjoy a true taste of New Orleans. Here’s to the next 100!”
What happens next
Popeyes lovers in Swansea can head to the Oxford Street restaurant from 10am on Tuesday 25 November to be in with a chance of bagging one of the 100 free Chicken Sandwiches.
The £5.99 Chicken Sandwich, Fries and Coca‑Cola® drink offer will be available all week through the Popeyes UK app.
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KFC introduces its $25 Thanksgiving feast, and fans are buzzing about the new gravy flight
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Tried the Guatemalan #Pinulito #FriedChicken today. I wouldn’t say it was earthshaking, but it was good, and the spices are different from run-of-the-mill fried chicken, which is good. As seen by the bag, it’s a bit greasy. Also,n the pieces are cut oddly. Looks like the breast is a half, while the wing is a wing and half breast. The drumstick had a fair chunk of thigh attached. It makes the pieces more evenly-sized.
Server did not speak any English, so… no questions or substitutions today.
Finally, after more than a decade of living here, got around to checking out Top Notch and on a classic car night. Will dig through images later, but at first glance it is a photogenic place if you get the chance to go.
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