“Like other fast-food restaurants, portions at Popeyes are typically larger than we would serve ourselves at home,” explains nutritionist Jennifer McDaniel, RDN. Plus, given that Popeyes' pride and joy is chicken (hey, protein!), it at least feels like a satiating option, right? Well, that doesn't necessarily mean that Popeyes nutrition is all that different from any other fast food joint. So, sometimes, you find yourself at the Popeyes drive-through instead of steaming broccoli-and that is A-OKAY. But, then again, neither is drinking a bottle of wine on a weeknight or texting your ex. You probably already know that opting for fast food over a home-cooked meal isn't typically the healthiest idea.
