This Is The Worst Item On The Menu At Burger King, According To Employees–It’s Not A Burger!
May 13, 2021 by Justine Schwartz
When it comes to fast food ordering, navigating the menu can be tricky. You’re not sure whether the salads are even healthy, and some meals can even top 1,000 calories.
One thing that fast food workers universally agree is that you should avoid the menu items containing grilled chicken nine out of ten times. Why are these seemingly healthy options almost always a no-no at places like Burger King and McDonald’s?
Well, it has nothing to do with the calorie count and everything to do with the time it takes to prepare them, freshness (so important for chicken–you don’t want it to be chewy!), as well as cross-contamination with other foods on the grill. Here’s everything you need to know:
Grilled Chicken“Don’t count on chicken tenders or grilled chicken sandwiches or salads being made quickly at Burger King,” Reddit user Shmandameyes said in a post from 2016.