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Which wine would you drink with chicken kiev and southern fried chicken?

81 replies

WildRosie · 17/01/2023 20:06

I have a bottle of Californian Chardonnay (Dark Horse) and one of South African Chenin Blanc (First Cape). I think the garlic in the chicken dishes might clash with the oaky Chardonnay or overpower the Chenin.

Talk about first world problem...

OP posts:
milkymeg · 17/01/2023 20:06

Can't stand Chardonnay so an easy one for me. I'd go with Chablis if it were an option though!

LostAtTheCrossRoad · 17/01/2023 20:20

Neither. You'll ruin a good wine either way!

Skinnermarink · 17/01/2023 20:22

It’s chicken in breadcrumb/batter, you can drink any wine you want with that!

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Anisina · 17/01/2023 20:23

Beer

skippy67 · 17/01/2023 20:23

Skinnermarink · 17/01/2023 20:22

It’s chicken in breadcrumb/batter, you can drink any wine you want with that!

That was my first thought too!

Montgomerymmoose · 17/01/2023 20:23

Peach Concorde ?

Namaste6 · 17/01/2023 20:24

I would go with the Chardonnay personally. They have improved no end from the Bridget Jones types served in the 90s.

You won't taste the Chenin with a strong garlic flavour.

TiredandLate · 17/01/2023 20:24

I'm no expert but I didn't realise wine pairings had reached as far as the humble chicken kiev 😅

So whatever you like.

Yesthatismychildsigh · 17/01/2023 20:25

Buckfast. Failing that, a cheeky blue nun.

MrWhippersnapper · 17/01/2023 20:25

Blue Nun or Mad Dog 20:20

Leeds3 · 17/01/2023 20:28

Just finished reading Dave Grohl's autobiography and apparently the Foo Fighters love drinking champagne accompanied by KFC. Haven't tried this taste sensation myself yet...

grapehyacinthisactuallyblue · 17/01/2023 20:29

Are you serious? Hope not. I would just drink whatever I want. Chicken Kiev and Fried chicken both sounds like you'd drink anything you have.

TrodOnLegoAgain · 17/01/2023 20:29

milkymeg · 17/01/2023 20:06

Can't stand Chardonnay so an easy one for me. I'd go with Chablis if it were an option though!

Chablis is a Chardonnay.

DillDanding · 17/01/2023 20:30

I think anything goes with that food! It’s hardly going to be a pairing.

TheChosenTwo · 17/01/2023 20:30

Lambrini?

WaddleAway · 17/01/2023 20:30

Blue Nun.

LittleBlueBrioTrain · 17/01/2023 20:30

Lambrini

LadyGaGasPokerFace · 17/01/2023 20:32

Liebfraumilch

Puppalicious · 17/01/2023 20:32

@milkymeg as someone else has said - are you aware Chablis is Chardonnay?
OP, I would definitely go Chardonnay. Love it with chicken!

IntentionalError · 17/01/2023 20:33

I tried Dark Horse Chardonnay & wasn’t impressed, so the garlic in the Kyiv might overpower it helpfully.
With Southern Fried Chicken, I would drink beer. Bud Light would probably be the most authentic choice, but I couldn’t bring myself to drink that so I would probably go for real Czech Budvar.

EconomyClassRockstar · 17/01/2023 20:33

Leeds3 · 17/01/2023 20:28

Just finished reading Dave Grohl's autobiography and apparently the Foo Fighters love drinking champagne accompanied by KFC. Haven't tried this taste sensation myself yet...

We love champagne with takeout in our house! Apparently Tom Hanks loves champagne with Diet Coke. I am 100% intending on trying that one out too.

Emmamoo89 · 17/01/2023 20:34

Chenin blanc

FTM2022SS · 17/01/2023 20:35

A Sommelier told us in October that a sharp sparkling wine is delicious with KFC style chicken haha so I would say prosecco if you have any stashed lol!

SirenSays · 17/01/2023 20:36

Coke or beer 🍻

MrsTerryPratchett · 17/01/2023 20:36

ABC darling.

Anything but Chardonnay.