Do Southern Style Chicken Bites taste like Chick

• People are saying Sam's Club's Southern Style Chicken Bites taste like Chick-fil-A nuggets.
• The Daily Meal put them to a taste test.
• There was no clear winner. They preferred the taste and breading of the Chick-fil-A nuggets, but the texture of Sam's Club's Chicken Bites.

Sam's Club is building off the success of Chick-fil-A nuggets with its own copycat product. The warehouse chain now sells a 3-pound bag of Member's Mark Southern Style Chicken Bites, made with white-meat chicken with a light breading and a hint of dill. On the Sam's Club website, customers claim the product tastes identical to Chick-fil-A, so we put the two brands to the test — and dipped them both in Chick-fil-A Sauce, a delicious blend of honey mustard, barbecue, and ranch.

And … there was no clear winner! At the end of our sampling, our team was divided.

Some preferred Chick-fil-A's variety because the chicken was soft, although a bit dry, and the breading was nice and crisp. The chicken itself also tasted better and had less fat. Despite the higher-quality chicken of Chick-fil-A, the Sam's nuggets were noticeably juicier and had a better meat-to-breading ratio. However, the breading wasn't crisp, and it tasted too strongly of dill. Chick-fil-A's nuggets are brined with the herb too, but we couldn't really taste it. Half of us wholeheartedly appreciated the pickle flavor, and the other half did not.

"The Sam's Club, for me, had two strikes against it: an overwhelming amount of dill — a spice I love in a pickle but not with my chicken — and a chewy texture," one taster said. Meanwhile, others praised the herbaceous flavor of the Sam's nuggets.

Full disclosure: There were a couple of variables that could have altered our final opinions. The Sam's Club variety was microwaved because The Daily Meal does not have a kitchen facility on-site, while the Chick-fil-A nuggets were fried at a restaurant nearby. That being said, our Postmates delivery was an hour late, and the order was cold when we finally got it. Both of these factors could have compromised the texture and taste of these products.

Both nuggets had their pros and cons, but they aren't that different from one another. We liked Chick-fil-A's taste and breading the most, and texture of the actual chicken in Sam's Club's. If they were somehow mashed together, they'd make the perfect lovechild.

Those interested in conducting their own taste test can head to the frozen section of Sam's or order Southern Style Chicken Bites online for pickup for $9.98 per 3-pound bag. And you can follow this link to find a Chick-fil-A near you. Happy eating! For more on the beloved fast food chain that has urged fans to "eat mor chik'n" since 1995, check out these 10 things you didn't know about Chick-fil-A.

Member's Mark Southern Style Chicken Bites were provided for review at no cost to the writer.

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Doesn’t it seem like every time you’re craving Chick-fil-A nuggets it’s a Sunday (aka when all Chick-fil-A’s across the country are closed)? Fear no more, because there’s a new nugget in town and they allegedly taste just like Chick-fil-A nuggets, right down to the distinctive pickle flavor in the background.

Retail warehouse Sam’s Club is selling some frozen chicken nuggets that are perfectly seasoned, breaded and crispy, and have a hint of dill pickle for a little extra zest. Not only that, it only takes 15 minutes to cook up and enjoy at any time or craving of the week!

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People have been taking to the Internet to document their experience with these delicious, southern-style nuggets. One of them was Facebook user Danielle Noehl Pollard, who said, “These taste exactly like chick fil a. Sams club for the win!! With a side of homemade Polynesian sauce.. bomb dot com!”

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Another Facebook user, Courtney Cook, admittedly doesn’t post on Facebook often about these situations, but it needed to be said! “If you’re one that can’t afford chick fil a or have a big family and chick fil a maybe too much money, this should be your go-to meal. Or if your craving chick fil a on a Sunday Sam’s club is always open.”

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Even Facebook user, Melissa Wooten Abreu, couldn’t not rave about these Chick-fil-A replica nuggets. She said, “Where are my Chick-fil-A lovers??? Found these amazing nuggets at Sam’s that taste just like Chick-fil-A! Added some Sister Schubert’s rolls with a little butter and honey! And poof, Chicken Mini’s for the kiddos for breakfast!”

According to Sam’s Club members, you can purchase a 3-lb. bag of the Member’s Mark Southern Style Chicken Bites for just under $10. Whether you bake them in the oven or heat them up in the microwave, they’re bound to make you think of Chick-fil-A.

Chick-fil-A is best known for carrying some of the most popular chicken in the market. The company has deemed themselves ‘Home of the Original Chicken Sandwich’ and understandably so. With a wide array of chicken sandwiches, they also offer breakfast sandwiches, salads, and kids menu items, so there’s a little something for everyone!

One reason that Chick-fil-A is so popular amongst every crowd of all ages might be their rewards member’s perks. Just a few weeks ago, we reported that Chick-fil-A would be giving away free chicken nuggets throughout the month of September if customers downloaded their Chick-fil-A One membership program app.

However, if you’re unable to make it to your local Chick-fil-A you might just have a new, delicious backup!

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