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Like all fried chicken joints, you’ve got a choice when you’re at Bojangles. What soldiers are you choosing to back up your king? Do you need to double down with some hot, crunchy fries, or do you cool off with cold coleslaw? I’ve got the help you need. Here are six Bojangles sides, ranked.

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Well, I’ll be. As a whole, I’m not wild about Bojangles, but there's no way around it: These things are freakin’ excellent. They’re peppery and crunchy, somehow perfectly straddling the line between hash browns and tater tots. I’ll never again leave Bojangles without these.

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I’m into it. The Cajun seasoning works far better here than it does with the fries. Beans ‘n chicken are a classic combo. I’m glad to see Bo is making it possible.

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Bojangles’ mac and cheese, pictured here with the bonus green bean I received in my container, is just OK. It's better than KFC's mac and cheese, but not nearly as good as Popeyes’. There's a stickiness here that I appreciate quite a bit.

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I’m a big fan of dirty rice, but this isn't really doing anything for me. This doesn't feel like the true essence of dirty rice — it's more than just rice with stuff in it, ya know? This doesn't have much depth of flavor, and with a dish known for its umami, there's just something missing. It's more like "rice that's dirty."

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This is as sugary and mayo-y as it gets. Is that your thing? The crunch is terrific, I’ll admit, and strangely enough, the dish seems to include some pickles. Still, this is pushing things a little far, and I don't think I’d be able to finish an entire container.

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I don't understand how people eat these. I like seasoned fries, but dear lord, these things are seasoned to death. They’re so insanely salty; I can't eat more than two or three. You’ll really need to chug a bunch of that sweet tea to get through this nightmare.

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