Shaq brings Big Chicken to Philly's Comcast Center

Zoom in: The menu has 13 items, including four crispy chicken sandwiches, popcorn chicken, two sides, a Caesar salad, shakes and a big cookie.

The take: Bring your appetite. These portions are ginormous and full of flavor.

• The M.D.E. (Most Dominant Ever, which is one of Shaq's nicknames) is a hefty chicken breast with the right amount of crispy. The Shaq sauce adds a touch of chipotle flavor, and the thickly sliced pickles offer a good crunch ($8.99).

Yes, but: Mike likes his chicken spicy so my favorite was the Uncle Jerome chicken sandwich ($9.99).

• This Nashville hot chicken lives up to its billing on a brioche bun with a pleasant smoky flavor.

The sweet: The El Padrino Negro shake is a magical elixir of chocolate chips, peanut butter and whipped cream. Think a drinkable Reese's Peanut Butter Cup.

• And the Big Cookie is undunkable, just like the old NBA rims before they were Shaq-proofed ($12.99).

Tip: The chicken sandwiches don't come with fries but skip the thick-cut BC fries for a side. They're average and a little soggy.

Be smart: The word is out about this place so be prepared to wait in line during the lunch rush.

If you go: Big Chicken is open Monday through Friday from 10am to 5pm.

• Comcast employees get a 10% discount.

What to watch: There are currently 18 locations across the U.S., but company spokesperson Emily Cashen tells Axios the chain is open to growth with the right franchise partner.