I’m normally not a fan of sizzling fruit. Earlier than I eat any fruit-filled pie, it must be at room temperature or chilled — so that you don’t have to fret about me sneaking a chunk of a freshly baked pie cooling on a windowsill.
Nonetheless, when a heated savory dish consists of pineapple, like Hawaiian pizza or candy and bitter pork, I don’t thoughts it. And the identical might be mentioned about Jollibee’s Aloha Rooster Sandwich.
If you happen to’re unfamiliar with Jollibee, it’s a Philippines-based quick meals chain that has over 80 places in US. It’s principally identified for its rooster and spaghetti, but additionally presents burgers and different objects.
The sandwich has been round since 2024 — and there’s a burger model that’s been round for even longer — however I solely obtained round to attempting it not too long ago as a result of my spouse was craving Jollibee, and he or she determined I’d most likely write a couple of fried rooster sandwich with a grilled pineapple ring. What can I say? I’m pi…neapple-curious, and he or she is aware of me too properly. In addition to the pineapple, the sandwich includes a hand-breaded rooster breast fillet, bacon, lettuce, cheese, and Aloha Dressing on a toasted brioche bun.
This sandwich isn’t my first rodeo with a quick meals sandwich topped with a grilled pineapple. Keep in mind the Carl’s Jr. Teriyaki Burger? You don’t. Nicely, it’s a superb factor this website does as a result of I completely forgot I loved it.
Regardless of having a decently sized pineapple slice, I didn’t discover its taste or texture within the sandwich. There was a touch of sweetness that enhanced the Aloha Dressing, however the pineapple by no means screamed, “Hey! There’s a pineapple in right here. Are you able to imagine it? That’s loopy, proper?” The tasty sauce is noticeably tangy, and I obtained honey mustard vibes from it, however between the sauce, rooster, and bacon, the pineapple by no means actually stood an opportunity.
Whereas the pineapple, Aloha Dressing, and a bit of little bit of the brioche bun carry the sweetness, the rooster filet and the bacon carry the savory. The rooster was juicy, and the sunshine breading had a pleasant crunch and a gentle umami taste that units it aside from different rooster chains. I ought to notice that Jollibee is my second favourite quick meals chain for fried rooster — it’s tastier and crispier than KFC, and I’d say I prefer it as a lot as Popeyes. As for the bacon slices, they weren’t crispy, however they offered a porky, salty kick that rounded out the sandwich properly. Total, there’s a tasty, sweet-and-savory dynamic right here. It’s only a disgrace the ingredient the sandwich is known as after is the quietest one.
Anyhoo, in the event you’re pi…neapple-curious, I’d skip the Aloha Rooster Sandwich. However in the event you’re Jolli…bee-curious, any of the opposite rooster sandwiches are definitely worth the journey.
Bought Value: $9.49*
Score: 6 out of 10
Diet Information: 639 energy, 33 grams of fats, 8 grams of saturated fats, 0 grams of trans fats, 149 milligrams of ldl cholesterol, 1686 milligrams of sodium, 64 grams of carbohydrates, 3 grams of fiber, 21 grams of sugar, and 40 grams of protein.
*As a result of I stay on a rock in the midst of the Pacific Ocean, issues are a bit pricier right here. You’ll most likely pay lower than I did.
