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I haven't had Bojangles since the early-mid 1990s when I was on vacation in the South. Bojangles is a fried chicken chain in the Southeast region that would be similar in style and menu to a Popeyes.
Connecting through the Charlotte Airport on my way back to LA, I knew I was going to stop at Bojangles to give their chicken a try (this Bojangles is located in Concourse B of the US Airways terminal). Bojangles may be fast food and a chain, but at least it is a regional chain and provides something different than other nearby airport eateries such as Burger King, Chili's, Quizno's, and KFC.
There is a sign posted that says the food gets out within minutes of ordering (to capitalize on those commuters who have to get-it-quick-and-go). They delivered on their promise because the food came out really quick (less than a minute). Service was also friendly and efficient. They also seemed well-staffed to handle peak times. It looked like many travelers were choosing Bojangles for their layover dining destination.
Their individual meals were not in the $5 range, but they were under $10 (which is not bad considering that airport food is often overpriced). Family meals were also available. I had three pieces of chicken (2 thighs and a leg) with one side (mashed potatoes and gravy) and a biscuit.
The chicken was quite crispy on the outside. Often, fried chicken at fast food places can be overly fatty or skimpy on the meat, but there was a good portion of chicken meat on the thighs. The dark meat had the appropriate amount of fat, but it was not too fatty. The chicken was also juicy.
Unfortunately, the chicken was a little bit bland and I was expecting more kick. Popeyes has a nice spiciness to their chicken, but Bojangles' chicken (on the other hand) could have used a little more heat and seasoning. Honey and hot sauce were available, which helped give the chicken more flavor. There was some greasiness to the chicken, but it was fried chicken after all (that is kind of a given).
The mashed potatoes were similar to the mashed potatoes you would find at KFC. Same taste with that signature texture that can only be described as not real-mashed-potato-like. The gravy at Bojangles had a little more flavor than KFC. I'm fine with KFC mashed potatoes so I thought this side was okay.
The biscuit was large and had a nice, crunchy golden brown top. Unfortunately, the biscuit was quite dry.
Airport food is often average quality, overpriced and the same everywhere. I still can't figure out how there seem to be Cinnabons at most of the country's airports when they are so hard to find elsewhere. Since Bojangles is a regional chain, I think it would definitely be worth trying if you are a fan of fried chicken and have some time to kill at the Charlotte Airport.
(Irrelevant Note) I sat next to NFL QB Jimmy Clausen on the airplane back to LA and I was surprised that there were not many people in Charlotte who recognized him--especially considering that he was the Carolina Panthers' top draft pick just a few weeks ago.
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