to whip something up for themselves.
Naturally, they turn to fast-food restaurants with their expanded hours and quick, tasty options.
Leave it to chefs to discover surprising levels of craft and quality ingredients in sandwiches from drive-thru windows.
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But for other chefs, it may be all about instant happiness or just pure indulgence.
and it’s so perfect that his practice is to order it just as it is.
It always comes out so consistent and perfectly seasoned.
McDonald’s
I can always count on this sandwich, it never lets me down," said Dixon.
“I love burgers but I can’t eat them as frequently as a chicken sandwich.
This is a sandwich all about indulgence for the chef.
Wendy’s
When you bite in, it’s instant happiness.
In-N-Out Burger Double (animal style!)
In-N-Outhas a sort of cult following, and it seems that many chefs agree.
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In fact, several we interviewed for this one story agreed it was their fast food sandwich go-to.
“Double/double, no tomato, raw and griddled onion, chopped chili from in n out.
It’s the first thing to grab whenever pulling back into So-Cal.
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Tastes like home” saidCelebrity Chef Eric Greenspan, author and founder of New School Quality American Cheese.
The cravings for it are a real thing,” he said.
saidExecutive Chef Zach PreeceofJosephinein Avondale.
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For a fast-casual restaurant, Preece believes it offers good quality meats that are freshly sliced.
“That makes a world of difference when it comes to taste.
I order it Mike’s Way on white bread and add extra meat and honey mustard.
Chick-fil-A
It hits the spot every time!”
“Growing up in Napa, it still feels kind of newish to me.
The Spicy Chicken Sandwich is my go-to order.
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“I’m an absolute fan ofPopeyesCajun Fried Chicken Sandwich,” saidChef Jennifer Hill Booker.
For Booker, this sandwich reminds her that sandwiches don’t have to be like a school lunchbox sandwich.
The chicken to bun ratio is happily more chicken than bun.
