That is the most disgusting and amazing thing I've ever seen. You can bet that it's going to become a hipster trend to eat "double down" sandwiches ironically.

Actually, its healthier this way than if it had bread, right?

Michael Moore would approve.

oh my god. I want that so bad!

1700 kcal but it is low carbs and no trans fat so it must be ok.

I said "That's obscene." Then my boss said "that's like cordon bleu."

And it is, isn't it?

@segfault:

...as would Paul Prudhomme, Louis Anderson, and other fat people. Or at the very least...people who really wanted to be fat people.

...does it come with arterial stents, or is that extra? X|

If the breasts were not breaded, at least it'd be low carb. KFC couldn't even get that right.

Still, I'd probably try one if my area had a convenient KFC around. For the same reason I tried a deep friend burger from Joe's Gizzard City. Just to say I did.

They didn't introduce the double down in Vegas??

@hungryhomer: Then they won't be able to fit into their female cut skinny jeans.

That looks like something that Homer Simpson would eat. Maybe a seasonal item from Krusty Burger that would inspire legions of loyal fans to travel across the country in search of it.

@hungryhomer: That would explain where the hipster beer bellies are coming from.

I hope it's real. I mean, I know it'll be bad in the long run, but when have I ever cared about that?

that is disgusting.

now they will really have to pass health care reform once everyones cholesterol is skyrocketing and failing hearts!

why would they come up with this?

@computerwiz3491: It may have less carbs but probably way more calories and fat. Oh... and deliciousness.

@RecordStoreToughGuy_Has$240WorthOfPuddin': Most of them can’t anyway. That won’t stop them from trying, though.

...and this is why you're fat. [thisiswhyyourefat.com]

@Mobius: What I meant was that nobody would think twice if KFC introduced a sandwich with two pieces of chicken, bacon, and cheese.

@computerwiz3491: As a low-carber myself (diabetic and holding normal blood sugar w/o meds) I can tell you that if the fillets are breaded, it is not a low-carb meal. Lower than bread, yes. But Chick-Fil-A and some others have sugar in their breading. And who knows what's in the sauce.

Where is this KFC? Roadtrip anyone?

@Scrutinizer: It's not suitable for low-carbing if the chicken is breaded, and who knows about the sauce.

I... I know it will kill me, but I think I'm in love..

@ceez: Because they know that there are people who will eat this just to spite people who think this is disgusting.

@CompyPaq: er...no. Carbs are bad if you're trying to lose weight, but if you're worried about health, stuff like saturated and unsaturated fats and lots of salt are bad. Also, meat contains calories too, just like bread. Carbohydrates aren't the best thing ever, but they aren't intrinsically unhealthy, unlike something fatty that's been fried in oil.

Only in America.

@YouDidWhatNow?: What about Paula Dean, darlin'?

@Taydin: Lol I was trying to remember the address to that very site! awesome and disgusting.

Get that and a Famous Bowl together.

Then hear Patton Oswalt crying softly in the distance as you eat it.

Taco Town has them sooooo beat.

I just wonder how you eat it. Usually the bread acts like a pot holder/oven mitt to the hot thing it encloses.

@XianZomby: That's a good point. As far as the components go, it's not really any different from a regular non-sandwich entree that might be served on a plate. The only difference is that it's shaped like a sandwich and presumably you're supposed to eat it with your hands.

Way to double down...on your chances of not getting a heart attack.

@XianZomby: Yeah, except I think chicken cordon bleu has more cream and butter! :D

@RecordStoreToughGuy_Has$240WorthOfPuddin':

That's okay, they can get Winkers instead.

@GitEmSteveDave:WalkinOnSunshine: Needs more butter and Smithfield ham, YA'LL!

If we keep heading down this road The Onion will soon be obsolete.

Americans will eat anything. I repeat, ANYTHING.

We could easily get the riff-raff out of these town hall meetings by dumping a couple of dozen of these things in the parking lot. :)

... and the hooooome of the braaaaaave ... *wipes tear*

@GitEmSteveDave:WalkinOnSunshine: It looks like it has a paper sleeve in the top picture, not unlike those huge hamburgers & chicken sandwiches at Red Robin.

This is going on my list of wonderfully unhealthy foods that I must eat in my lifetime.

This reminds me of those weird KFC bowls with mashed potatoes, corn, cheese, chicken strips and gravy in them. Ick!

@MostlyHarmless: I'd do that.

While this "sandwich" doesn't actually sound all that appealing to me, I'd totally eat one right in front of any number of people who've made free to lecture me about "teh eeeeevil fat" over the years. Starting with my old boss, the one who smoked her lunch daily and whined about getting "So fat!" after going from a size 0 to a size 3.

@NoWireHangers: Hahahaha seriously. The real world keeps on kicking The Onion in the nuts.

Apparently it does the same thing to Doonesbury.

@Eyebrows McGee (now with more baby!): I think cordon bleu is also covered in bread crumbs and roasted as opposed to dipped in breading and deep fried.

@Jabberkaty: I can assure you it is. I live in Omaha and have seen ads for this, although I haven't heard it called the double down, just the KFC Chicken Sandwich IIRC. Haven't had one yet though. Quite frankly, I'm scared of how my body will react to the potential extreme delciousness that may ensue.

It comes as no surprise after the KFC Famous Bowls:

This reminds me of "Meat: America's #2 Condiment!"

[www.theonion.com]

@Quill2006: Well, to be fair, chicken isn't particularly fatty before it's fried in oil.

I thought this was old news when I read it. I assumed this was a wide release type of deal because I've seen it advertised on TV. I do live in the Omaha area, though, so that explains that, but at least I can confirm its existance.