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Sometimes you find the best food where you least expect it. The onion rings from Popeyes are one example. The chicken strips from Whataburger are another. In my opinion, they’re as tasty and flavorful as the similar items from any of the fast food chicken restaurants. They just happen to come from one of the best burger places.

The chicken is consistently juicy and tastes wonderfully natural. Pieces are thick and meaty, cut from whole breasts. The breading is crisp, flaky, golden brown and dotted with black pepper. Forget about little packets of dipping sauces. Whataburger gives you a nice warm cup of freshly made creamy white gravy on the side. It’s thick and rich, turning a typical dunking experience into a more substantial, satisfying meal.

Don’t get me wrong, the chicken tastes great with other sauces, especially the BBQ, but there’s a beautiful thing going on with the cream gravy you should not miss.

Also included with 2-piece and 3-piece combos is a nice buttery slice of Texas toast. It’s always cooked golden brown (take note Sonic) and serves as a perfect way to soak up the extra gravy after finishing the chicken. Sometimes I order an extra piece of toast, place my 3 strips between them with the gravy poured on top, making myself a sandwich. Granted, I normally drip gravy all over my shirt doing that, but when I’m eating good food I don’t care. That’s what napkins and laundry detergent are for.

The Chicken Strips from Whataburger are delicious. Good chicken, good breading, good gravy and good toast. Good Lord, what are you waiting for? Get some!

Price: $4.49 / Website: Whataburger.com

Fast Food Critic Score: A

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Nutrition Facts - Whataburger Chicken Strips, 3-pieces.

Calories - 580
Calories from Fat - 320
Total Fat - 37 grams
Carbs - 34 grams
Saturated Fat - 6 grams
Trans Fat - 1.5 grams
Cholesterol - 46 milligrams
Sodium - 1077 milligrams
Protein - 28 grams

Nutrition Facts - Whataburger Gravy, white peppered, 3 oz.

Calories - 60
Calories from Fat - 45
Total Fat - 5 grams
Carbs - 8 grams
Saturated Fat - 1 grams
Trans Fat - 2.5 grams
Cholesterol - 0 milligrams
Sodium - 421 milligrams
Protein - 0 grams

Nutrition Facts - Whataburger Texas Toast, 1 piece.

Calories - 150
Calories from Fat - 60
Total Fat - 7 grams
Carbs - 20 grams
Saturated Fat - 1 grams
Trans Fat - 0 grams
Cholesterol - 0 milligrams
Sodium - 170 milligrams
Protein - 3 grams