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Popeye’s Introduces ‘Girl Dinner’ Menu But Fans Are So Confused: ‘Girls Don’t Eat Chicken?’

July 25, 2023 by Faith Geiger
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“Girl dinners” have been getting a lot of buzz lately. In short, the concept, which was coined by TikToker Olivia Maher, involves eating a range of snacks for dinner—and everyone is hopping on board (although some people find it to be troubling and part of a harmful restrictive diet). Now, even Popeye’s is finding a way to capitalize on this viral trend by unveiling a new menu that will allow all the girlies to have a little bit of everything for dinner. However, people across the Internet are a little confused (and maybe even offended) by the concept. Find all the info below.

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Popeye's "Girl Dinner" Menu

Popeye's took the concept of "snacks for dinner" and ran with it by consolidating all of their beloved Southern side dishes into one menu—and they've aptly named it the "Girl Dinner" menu. When you order from this side-centric section, you can mix and match the following options:

  • Mashed Potatoes with Cajun Gravy
  • Homestyle Mac & Cheese
  • Coleslaw
  • Cajun Fries
  • Biscuits

If you're wondering where the chicken is, you're not alone. Popeye's famous fried chicken is not, in fact, part of their special "Girl Dinner" menu, and will have to be ordered separately.

Popeyes Introduces New “Girl Dinner” Menu by u/Eaterup in fastfood

Many people online fine this confusing. "There’s no way someone will suffer the ordeal of trying to get food from Popeye’s and not get any chicken…" one Reddit user commented.

"Does girl dinner mean no meat? I don’t understand," another wrote.

One begged the question: "Girls don’t like chicken? Yeah okay."

Aside from the baffling fact that there's no chicken involved, people also have a bone to pick (metaphorically, of course, due to the lack of meat) with the pricing. "On the app is the category Girl Dinner. If you click on everything, (all the items pictured above) then it is over $19.00 and no drink. It should have been like $6.99 for two items A biscuit and a drink," one commenter called out. "The way they did it makes no sense."

All in all, it seems that this "new menu" is mostly a glorified selection of sides. But that doesn't mean we won't fall for it. And of course, you can always order chicken separately. Remember that protein is important!

This menu will be available for a limited time at participating locations. Will you try it out—or will your personal girl dinner consist of healthier snacks? Let us know in the comments!

READ MORE: The One Chicken Sandwich You Should NEVER Order At A Fast Food Restaurant Because It’s SO Bad For You

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Freelance Writer

Faith Geiger is a New York-based writer and editor. When she's not covering the latest in health and wellness for SheFinds, she spends her time watching reality TV with her roommates, browsing used bookstores, and enjoying live music. You can reach Faith at faithkgeiger@gmail.com.

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Woman in pain holding her knee, symbolizing joint discomfort.
Celebrity event featuring a glamorous red carpet backdrop.
Fast food logos: Dunkin', Chick-fil-A, and Starbucks comparison.
Woman pouring sugar into a steaming cup of coffee.
Wooden board displaying bagels, blueberries, and butter.
Comparing cooking spray and olive oil for healthy cooking.
Traditional Brazilian dish with rice, beans, and chicken.
Person checking watch while enjoying a breakfast meal.
Display of deli meats and sandwich products in a grocery store.
Plate of cooked salmon, rice, avocado, and greens.
Costco store interior showcasing various products and shoppers.
Woman taking magnesium supplement for health benefits.
Delicious s'mores brownies selection from Aldi's baked goods.
Grilled chicken breast served with fries and salad.
Frozen pizza options available in grocery store aisle.
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