Passing through Dalton, AL on our way back to Atlanta, we spotted a billboard for Slim Chickens and figured, "Why not?" Well... let's just say Slim Chickens turned into slim pickin's. The menu is actually pretty impressive. They offer tenders, wings, sandwiches, salads, desserts, milkshakes--you name it. Looking at the menu had us thinking we were about to stumble onto our next favorite chicken spot. Since we weren't starving, we ordered the 3 & 3 combo: three tenders, three wings, fries, Texas toast, a drink, and an extra dipping sauce for about $14. We chose the chicken fried so we could sample two sauces--the Slim Sauce and the Cayenne Ranch. Unfortunately, the food didn't quite match the menu hype. As you can see from the photo, the chicken was... well... slim. Even worse, it didn't have much flavor on its own. The sauces ended up doing all the heavy lifting. The Slim Sauce was pretty decent, and I actually think it would've been much better if the chicken had been tossed in it while it was hot instead of using it as a dip. The Cayenne Ranch was okay, but nothing I'd go out of my way for. Speaking of hot... the chicken wasn't. That's probably the biggest letdown considering they advertise everything as cooked to order. Now, I will give credit where it's due. The staff was friendly, polite, and welcoming, so the service was solid from start to finish. Overall, Slim Chickens wasn't terrible... but it definitely wasn't memorable either. It was edible, but not craveable. I don't see myself making a special trip back. 3 out of 5 stars. read more