NEW Aldi Roosters KFC Copycat Food Review

[@cooperization]

Am I the only one who thinks KFC tastes nothing like it did a few years ago????

[@Rowan-d2y]

No you are not the only one, it’s pants now compared to what it was, I stopped having KFC ages ago, same with MD’s. 😊

[@notmanynamesleft]

About 15/20 years now since Kentucky was nice

[@notmanynamesleft]

It's actually broilers what they're serving up, should be called KFB

[@notmanynamesleft]

I started getting fried chicken from Sams when I lived in London,it was much tastier and about half the price

[@honestjohn7513]

It doesn't, since they stopped using pigeon and Sparrow wings it just doesn't taste the same

[@jonnosmadworld8275]

Skin on fries, and skin off chicken...... This world is descending into madness!

[@AdLockhorst-bf8pz]

Beats descending into London. Or Amsterdam.

[@diogenesegarden5152]

Definitely one step beyond in my opinion!😉🤦‍♂️😂

[@talldarkviking]

Skin on CHIPS! 🤨

[@robertcreighton4635]

Too lazy to peel the spud insane

[@paulthomas3889]

@@diogenesegarden5152 We all thought that in 'Our House' too.

[@Pulpdiction1999]

You've bean done Gareth, you paid £1.29 for less than half a tin of beans..... daylight robbery. Looking well young man.

[@kaned3570]

i was having a kfc takeaway when me and the wife started arguing, so my son came in and took the beans and coleslaw.........i hate it when he takes sides !

[@MegGriffin.0]

mhmmm

[@rossmccabe3667]

O god

[@jonnosmadworld8275]

Top shelf dad joke right there! Proper made me smile!

[@mrfrye18]

you deserve to be banned! 😂

[@Mandy-nw6dv]

😂😂😂

[@TheOGRobertSmith]

Haven’t bought KFC in years, it’s nothing like it used to be. Saw a video on KZbin about frying your own chicken from scratch and it’s so much better, and significantly better value!

[@rzh3369]

Try the UK franchise; Southern Fried Chicken Original Lip Licking Flavour, whose branding consists of a red boat in front of yellow sun in misssipi river, hands down the best fried chicken and breading in the world, once you have it you'll agree 100%. Founded by Auther Withers 1970s, Reading, UK.

[@Niclouyat]

I did that to and I agree with you.

[@ro63rto]

Skinless chicken ? Thats the bit where a lot of the flavour comes from ! Madness !

[@talldarkviking]

Not for me. Skin can be bit slimy.

[@robertcreighton4635]

Four skin for me...oh wait 😢

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

​@robert😂creighton4635

[@neave789]

having worked in a chicken production factory we when ran short would buy in chicken meat from anywhere in the world as long as it was processed here it could be classed as British not sure if thats still the case

[@paulthomas3889]

I used to work at Grampians, so I know what you mean.

[@Ktf2309]

@@neave789 padleys grantham

[@lillexus5589]

Bingo. Polish sausage magically turns Italian with a certificate and all after a single day in a Italian warehouse.

[@ActualCoverage]

Worked in a meat factory when I was younger. They did the same thing.

[@3018john]

Vegetarian potato chips. Well that’s a new one on me.

[@vermis8344]

I'm not going to bother. I'll stick with potato chips made from proper meat.

[@cornishcat11]

@@vermis8344 i nearly choked on my cuppa...great comment

[@leonskum.5682]

And veggie beans aswell!!!

[@freerolll]

Does that not just mean its cooked in vegtable oil instead of animal lard?

[@141Lav]

By the time it takes you could have cooked the same from fresh and it tastes 💯 better. You can add brown sauce/barbecue to the beans too to thicken them up. Sainsburys do 5-6 chicken legs and thighs for £1.50. Buy two potatoes for 20p and beans can be value brand with sauces added. I always cook from scratch. Quicker than all the faffing about with the microwave etc.

[@Niclouyat]

I do the same as you ❤

[@blb2022]

These skin on fries works out £5.96 per kg but you can buy a 1kg bag of frozen French fries without the seasoning for £1.35 in aldi's.😮. To be honest a lot of the new food range they introduce from Aldi's is not great then disappear after a few weeks I've noticed 😄 Thanks for a great review mate👍

[@Thurgosh_OG]

Or just buy the 99p frozen bag of actual chips (not thin fries), for an even better bargain and eat.

[@blb2022]

​​​@@Thurgosh_OGYes you are right that's even better value. 900g bag in Iceland £1👍

[@fookoff9220]

Aldi's what?

[@SimonBell78]

It's got to the point where I see new food coming out at the supermarket, think about buying it, but hold off until I've seen your review. This one has saved me a bit of money for sure!

[@loopylyn6548]

Me too, saw these this morning in ALdi and thought I would wait in case Gareth reviewed it!! x

[@69Phuket]

@@loopylyn6548 Then their out of stock!

[@Niclouyat]

I do the same I watch him before buying anything now.

[@EdwardHinton-qs4ry]

The chips and beans can be done for a tenth the price at home but the chicken looks ok. I'd want less coating though.

[@mistershakemdine8670]

@@EdwardHinton-qs4ry sir, it's SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN. And not south London 🤣 but as in America. Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama, Florida. The SAWF, NOT SOWW-TH.

[@stevied8855]

Hi Gareth, I bought the Chicken Thighs and Drumsticks on the weekend and they were superb with Coleslaw. I will def buy again. Stevie in Fife.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Sounds great!

[@ChrisHartley-b6h]

Hi Gaz, saw these this morning and they did have gravy at our local Aldi. Have another look next time you’re shopping, it looked good.

[@iansims2984]

Had these on Friday night and thought they were good for what we paid. However, with a lot of KZbinrs reviewing them, KFC must have been observant as they are doing a deal for a 6 piece bucket, 4 hot wings, and 4 tenders for £15 if you buy the bucket the wings and the tenders from Aldi it's £9.50 so yes it's £5.50 cheaper but I'm pretty sure for the extra the KFC will be significantly better. Great review as always, Gaz 👍

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Ian

[@rzh3369]

Try the UK franchise; Southern Fried Chicken Original Lip Licking Flavour, whose branding consists of a red boat in front of yellow sun in misssipi river, hands down the best fried chicken and breading in the world, once you have it you'll agree 100%. Founded by Auther Withers 1970s, Reading, UK.

[@SuperLittleTyke]

So if you wanted to buy your own spice for frozen fries, which seasoning is approximately the same flavour? There are many seasoning mixes available.

[@terrykirk6951]

Thanks from a Aldi's shopper 👍

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

No problem 👍

[@delilahboa]

"Let’s get it down my grid" …. Our new saying, love it….. thanks Gaz 👍🏻 x❤x

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Haha you're welcome 😊

[@Coopz1969]

The beans and chips you could make your own but the chicken looks worth getting

[@samhenwood5746]

Great review & thanks for sharing Gareth 😋👍🍗🍟🫘

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

My pleasure!!

[@uglenddalejones2]

*Fantastic ‼️🙌👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻* I do love southern fried chicken.but some are too spicy or peppery and I’ve tried most across the supermarkets- just my findings that are my tastes are- Iceland brand is my favourite. 2- Tesco frozen sfchicken steaks. Worst for spice,best for quality of the chicken is M+S- very spicy and pungent with pepperiness. Like you say,we’re all different tastes. But I might try these all the same just because they look good. *Excellent new food review*

[@jimbryan2271]

Had the thigh and drum box the other day, tough as old boots. Had 50% off so probably past their best but mine were bloody awful. All tendons gristle.

[@keithfinn1011]

I had them two days ago, total garbage. Mine had two chicken legs and two thigh's in the box, 3 less pieces than Gareth; I got lucky.

[@muddywitch9016]

Just to say - since you gave up the sauce you are looking about five years younger, keep up the good work!👌

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Haha cheers 😊

[@RizPlaysYTgaming]

​@BaldFoodieGuy no no no not cheers that's what starts the addiction

[@deadlevelwillie]

Chicken pack well worth it for what you get at £3.99 Gareth, we will get them for a non prep quick meal if we been out, but with McCain french fries, and the wife's gravy, well done again, you're looking good.

[@shaun30-3-mg9zs]

Hi Gareth, I don't mind Aldi Roosters Southern fried chicken, like you said it's no KFC it's not bad, never tried the fries but I do like the McCains seasoned fries they are nice, the BBQ beans look like bean soup nice just lack of beans. Thanks for your honest opinion, catch you soon take care

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Shaun

[@Paul-yx4rc]

For a minute I thought I could see that monkey playing the cymbals while you thought about trying to add those prices up in your head 😂

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Haha 👍

[@paulthomas3889]

The only Monkeys that I ever see playing Cymbals, are the ones in C.O.D. MW3 Zombies.( 69 Y.O. P.C. Gamer)

[@lindaeastment4542]

Hi Gareth, Glad you sort of enjoyed thanks for the taste test all the best 👍🙂

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

No problem 👍

[@lindaeastment4542]

🙂👍

[@luisejohnston9592]

Another great review Gareth.... So good to see proper British chicken and not manufactured.... KFC BBQ beans are the absolute best, I've not found any others to come close.... Maybe you could do a video of taste testing a few different brands in the future....xx

[@MegGriffin.0]

mhmm

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@CMoDZ3D]

Thanks for this. Going to try it now was waiting to see if you did a review first 😁

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

No problem 👍

[@John-h7w6c]

Lets not forget that KFC have gone down the halhal route and as such have lost a lot of customers as a result

[@colinraine8245]

We've a new Popeye's opened in my town and they look better than KFC was going to go until l gound out its halal ....why I'll never know .

[@englisheats6894]

Why are people so scared about halal it dont give you cooties it's just how it was slaughtered the meat tastes the same im not religious just a meat eater

[@angelagraham9533]

That’s KFC out for me,I refuse to even taste halal 🤬 would I get a toasted bacon sandwich in one them countries?😡

[@johngibson3837]

​@@englisheats6894probably killed better than some production machinery that forgets or only half does the job as the chicken is delivered to it from battery hell farm ( ok it's not really a farm more like a growth cage

[@joobie1000]

Iv had halal chicken breasts and they taste more tender than normal chicken, that's only my opinion though, but it seems better texture, I'm not religious or anything like that, but my daughters neighbour recommended try it before you knock it, and it is really nice..

[@kizzyfarrell6156]

Looked ok. But KFC is the best. Enjoyed watching. Best wishes gareth

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Kizzy you're right

[@johnnunn8688]

How do you know before you have tried it?

[@lucysear7495]

That is so funny my husband and I had that for lunch/dinner before he went to work today 😂 loved it, enjoyed it. The skin on fries were tasty but covered in dust,must be something they added to flavour it.

[@jhoneyb]

My children tried the mini Kievs from this new range and loved them.

[@SandraWhite-h7s]

Good review thank ypu

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

My pleasure

[@stevenchan3822]

Can’t see them in Aldi anymore :(

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Oh dear they were short lived.

[@SuperLittleTyke]

Today I bought the Roosters KFC-like drumsticks and thighs, the BBQ beans and the coleslaw. The drumsticks were okay, but the coating was different from your usual Southern-fried coating, which I prefer. The beans were good, and the coleslaw was the same as pretty much any other coleslaw.

[@rzh3369]

Try the UK franchise; Southern Fried Chicken Original Lip Licking Flavour, whose branding consists of a red boat in front of yellow sun in misssipi river, hands down the best fried chicken and breading in the world, once you have it you'll agree 100%. Founded by Auther Withers 1970s, Reading, UK.

[@martinwhite3559]

Only the British would do beans with southern fried chicken. No, I am not American, I am Australian. KFC in Australia is still quite good.

[@citizenseventies6738]

Had their hot and spicy wings the other night Gaz, they were ok and would get them again - I also bought the fries but never had them and are still in my fridge. Tonight I bought two Aldi smash burgers for 2.99, so I will have them with those fries though I must say I am amazed you found the seasoning tasted great on its own, yet it was pretty tasteless when you put it on the fries, even after you ended up adding the whole lot. (?) I never noticed the drums and thighs when I was in there but will deffo give them a try soon as I see them. KFC has gone downhill now and would rather go down the fakeaway route and save a few bob too.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers 👌

[@Jepegish]

Perfect for a Saturday snack.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Oh yes!

[@martinjb55]

Great review, Gareth. First, though, would you explain where the bit's and bobs are on a chicken? since you mentioned them in your intro.😁. Secondly, have you ever seen how they make the KFC gravy? Look it up it's gross. Your review would suggest that as a cheaper option than the real thing, it's ok, but not as good. It seems you could have done fresh hicke. Portions used a ready-made southern fried seasoning, home cut skin on fries, all achievable in your air fryer in a similar time. As for the beans, a tin of barbecue beans or your favourite brand with a barbecue sauce added would have been cheaper. You've inspired me to have a go soon. I love my airfryer after seeing you use yours, keep up the good work.😁👍

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Haha cheers Martin all the best pal 👍

[@bebejohnston]

Thanks for the review Gareth,it looked the part other than the beans ❤

[@garyofchafford9319]

Hi great video, just to let you know they also do a gravy in the rooster section in aldi , maybe you can try next time 😊

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Thanks for the tip!

[@menopausalbarbie7467]

Thanks for another honest review 💜💜💜

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers 👌

[@johnnyb1829]

Thanks for posting Gareth, I might try some at the weekend

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Hope you enjoy

[@ToddBurge-sh8iq]

Great video

[@Lisa-yc3vg]

KFC is shocking these days, good video, ❤

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

It really is!

[@DaleBaker-e3u]

Admittedly the chicken is not too bad for the price. But it's all in the taste Gaz. If it taste ok, that's the thing. Great video mate.

[@daze1945]

Another enlightening video. 😁 I was hoping you would be using your Cosori fryer. I would be interested to hear your opinion. 👍

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Yes it's okay up to now mate. Used it alot.

[@mch2ly648]

Does your local Aldi keep the traditional tills closed as much as possible, trying to get everyone to use the self checkout tills? My local does, so I have been using Aldi less and less recently.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Not noticed

[@kieranhudson4938]

Yepp.. i wander around until they open a till ..

[@bighairydel]

hi Gareth, love the videos. noticed that you are looking a lot healthier since you quit the booze!!. good luck going forward. keep the reviews coming!!!

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers kindly 👍

[@susandavis4821]

Morning Gareth you look so well in this vlog. great vlog the chicken chip and beans wasn't too bad. Shame hardly any beans chicken looked good. Thank you Gareth really enjoyed that vlog

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Good morning Sue thank you 😊

[@user-oy2ig2jf5u]

Here in Australia we have Red Rooster chicken and there is a rugby league team called the roosters😀😀😀

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers 👌

[@rastaralph7154]

I've got a boneless chicken poppers tub downstairs and I was wondering where I got it from. Cheers I know now. I got it years ago 👍💚💛❤️

[@rastaralph7154]

They are called AFC

[@AllanNeaves-qn3zr]

Evening Gareth, who doesn't love fried chicken?? Be it KFC or Dixie or Texan ect ect. Saw a review on the Chicken, last night ( Chris the Butcher & Friends) Seems to be a tasty mini tub, he only got 6 bits 4drums 2thighs .However, main thing £3.99 is brilliant value. That and the fact they actually taste nice. Fries, well are fries. I'd just stick with salt and vinegar. What a bloomin let down on the BBQ sauce, with minimum bean content 😂😂🫘!!! Make your own, Once more mate, great video. Which by the way has sorted out our tea for tomorrow. Take care and see you in the next video. All the best Allan&Family

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Allan 👌

[@joannaazar7396]

I love the Ninja airfryer ❤

[@a1joiner5]

I will definitely be buying this for when my young grandsons come to stay. They like to eat any old crap!😂😂😂

[@timcrook2231]

Spot on Gaz them beans looked more like a dip bruvver 👀🖖✨️😊

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Tim, hope all is well mate.

[@SimplySammyK]

seemed like you liked the seasoning more when it was on its own than when it was with the chips

[@theabandonedhunter3604]

Just watched this with my daughter Gaz….. straight away “that’s not going to be like KFC!” 😂 ….Smithy

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers both

[@silvo-sings]

Hi Gav, why don’t you do a comparison on hot dogs from tins to jars etc and the mustards?

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers pal

[@questionmark8500]

I find adding the seasoning first before cooking works well, perhaps try that way next time if there is a next lol...

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Oh yes plenty of next lol but I don't season food I review lol

[@joannaazar7396]

I never saw these before. Maybe they don’t have it in Jersey?

[@briancrannage7281]

You can buy the southern fried chicken gravy in tubs like the Chinese curry ones from Farm foods etc

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Yes I've reviewed it which I forgot to mention.

[@ColinGarner-h1t]

I don’t shop at Aldi but what I do buy needs to all be cooked in the oven at the same temperature so that a meal can be cooked easily . Not always the case although M&S seem to be getting better , maybe all my emails had an effect.

[@Mandy-nw6dv]

Chicken looks OK. I bought the corn with the piri piri butter. It was nice. Cheers for sharing 👍

[@luvuforeverjames]

When i was having to live at my son and daughter-in-laws, we would get fried chicken from 'Favourites', was always nice and juicy with lots of flavour. Thank s for your review gareth, I would probably just get the chicken on it's own.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers James, hope your well pal 👍

[@luvuforeverjames]

​@@BaldFoodieGuydoing much better now gareth thanks mate! 👍🏻

[@D7GFUEL]

This was such a through And informative review you described every detail necessary about the products gave your honest opinions and added a great amount of entertainment with your personality and positivity. Their are other British food review channels I watch namely Fat Andy, and these channels are so interesting and different to other content on KZbin in a good way, 😊

[@johnnunn8688]

Is this from the Roosters Brand that is all over Australia?

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers mate

[@johnnunn8688]

@@BaldFoodieGuy what?

[@rickh7553]

I got the tenders, chicken chunks, pop corn chicken and fries at the weekend, had them on Saturday. Was ok for an uncomplicated tea.

[@paulthomas3889]

When I worked at Grampian Chickens, You were moved around the Factory, to do all the different Jobs. One of them was 'Flavoured Chicken Coating Mixer'. There were about 10-12 different Flavours, but when it fell on the Floor, it ALL turned Bright Red. ( I wouldn't eat anything Mass Produced)

[@silvo-sings]

I’ve always loved KFC - on the bone and nice chicken gravy. All this supermarket southern fried chicken doesn’t come close.. none of it. The only difference in KFC taste was I found the recipe/ seasoning slightly different when I’ve been in the USA and actually Kuching prefer tje UK recipe… but only on the bone.

[@rzh3369]

Try the UK franchise; Southern Fried Chicken Original Lip Licking Flavour, whose branding consists of a red boat in front of yellow sun in misssipi river, hands down the best fried chicken and breading in the world, once you have it you'll agree 100%. Founded by Auther Withers 1970s, Reading, UK.

[@bobstanden6788]

Thanks for testing that, I'll not do it now, job well done. 😄

[@grahampitchy8691]

Now I've seen these in Aldi. Never tasted them so I'm glad I've seen this review. For the price what do you think compared to the franchise of similar foods?

[@waynemathison2381]

great vid gareth honesty best policy bud had it a agree on beans

[@quincynufc]

I love the high sided plates Gaz. Where are they from?

[@eadweard.]

Asda.

[@quincynufc]

@@eadweard. cheers

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers pal 👍

[@DJDonnelly]

These are handy if you're throwing a party and need something quick and last minute

[@robkelly9258]

What to make everyone leave?

[@Johnpalmer1]

Looks good 👍🏻

[@misolgit69]

If I might ask did the chicken come with a good shelf life ?

[@joski9030]

Had the bucket the other day was bang on for the money one thigh and one drumstick some fries and coleslaw and beans was a cheap kfc copy from home

[@MeerkatFan]

Cool

[@geourgiou]

Absolutely spot on

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Absolutely 💯

[@shaunbrown4952]

Don’t think that lot was bad for price Gareth you could allways change the fries seasoning I was gonna buy some today so thanks for the Review pal👍👍

[@Al-iv3mb]

Thanks for this Gareth. The chicken doesn't seem bad value, but the chips seem like robbery. That wasn't even one largish potato that went into there, and how easy is it to prepare chips yourself when we have air fryers?

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

You're welcome

[@ALLAN-nc6ym]

Those chicken thighs are a great size Gareth pal, look like a caveman's club. LOL😂

[@robtok1968]

If you want to get that KFC original flavour (or near enough) get yourself some KTC original chicken fry coating powder. Get your chicken pieces, coat in beaten egg, cover with powder then deep fry. Delicious.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Thanks for the tip!

[@Buster-jg9zg]

I have tried the chicken did not have chips, my thoughts wet a lot like yours, you never seem to use your Cosori air fryer.

[@LeanderandSheilaAmazingJourney]

personally id refry them meself, They would honestly taste better if you refry the chicken

[@mrlodwick]

I had the fries the other night bro, but made a spicey mayo - garlic powder, smoked paprika, hot paprika. as a dip it works well with a lot of things.

[@ED-209UHD]

The best Takeaway Chicken I ever eat was from my local chippy in the early 90s was Chick King the crust the spices the seasoning on the skin Chick King could never be beaten for flavour!

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Sounds great! Cheers 👌

[@ED-209UHD]

@@BaldFoodieGuy All the best mate 👍

[@stephanmee1550]

We just picked this up lol hope you are well Gaz❤

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

All well thanks 😊

[@MarkTrentham-t4h]

I'd have got a cheap tin of supermarket beans, drained the juice off & boxed it up. 😂.

[@kerryyoung980]

Are you gonna eat all that?? I’m hungry 😋 sharing is caring lol??? Enjoy.

[@orionpitman3369]

HI good video stay strong 👌👌😊😊👍👍

[@Heavens24Angel]

You should sit at the table when you eat Dave balancing the plate..more comfy I should think 😊

[@BB-br4qh]

He was eating chicken, fries and beans not eating Dave

[@Heavens24Angel]

@@BB-br4qh 😁Don't know where Dave came from,Should have said.not balancing the plate..Duh to my phone😉

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

😂

[@Heavens24Angel]

@@BaldFoodieGuy Bloody hell..🤣🤣

[@isaacboi9095]

Thought you liked lots pepper?

[@Dan23_7]

It’s nothing like KFC….. it’s probably better Gaz 😂 This is worth a go for a Friday night tea in my opinion. I prefer drumsticks over thighs with any chicken I eat. I’ll skip those beans and that powdered stuff when I get some. Cheers Gaz 👍🏼🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@chrisgillanders111]

I use those metal bowls too. 😄 I found that chicken looks better than it is.

[@consciousawareness5504]

You need to try the chicken burgers and spicy tenders they are amazing!

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Sounds good!

[@arthurvasey]

I think the “beans” are meant to be a sauce! Glad to see you have learned how to say “haricot” properly! Kids and grownups love them so Those baked beans known as haricot! Some people don’t like beans - they are horrible over toast - they make it all soggy!

[@francesmarie2131]

I'd have stirred the rest of the seasoning into the bean soup, Gareth, to liven them up a bit and carry through the same flavours. 😁

[@Matthew-zj3hk]

You should try the hot wings in this range £2.99 absolutely lush & a good portion as well