Tofu alone is not anything great, but it's also not gross. It's pretty flat and nutural in flavor which is what makes it great because you can make it taste like most anything. It's like saying flour is gross. Like I don't want a spoon full of flour, but I'll make you a damn fine pancake.
My sister always said tofu tastes like nothing and it just tastes like whatever you season it with.
Ah yes, unlike the chicken that is so flavorful that you brine it overnight and then rub it with a ton of salt and spices just to not make it bland.