First and foremost, Wendy’s has always been about hamburgers.
It took a while before the burger chain eventually came around to chicken.
The popular chain continues to innovate in the poultry department to this day.
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Let’s jump in to see the true pecking order of Wendy’s lineup.
I recently sampled every single chicken sandwich on Wendy’s menu.
Here’s how each one ranked in descending order from my least favorite to the overall best.
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It sounds like a form of taste bud torture, doesn’t it?
Luckily, lettuce and tomato are included to attempt to cool off the rest.
The scorching sandwich set me back $6.89.
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The look:Nowhere near as menacing as its description.
The taste:Based on my calculations, a 10 out of 10 on the spice scale.
(Admittedly, I think I even started sweating.)
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Ultimately, I simply couldn’t withstand the burn-your-mouth intensity that this sandwich brings.
But, if that sensation is right up your alley then more power to you.
Overall, what you see is what you get here.
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Plus, it throws in a slice of American cheese just for fun.
This sandwich cost me $2.59.
The look:Just as small as the Crispy Chicken but more filled out.
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The taste:A classic BLT essence.
Again though, the chicken patty style is inferior, dropping the sandwich lower in the standings.
But, it’s still not a bad choice, especially for the price.
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The sandwich cost me $6.89.
The taste:Compared to the Ghost Pepper, the spice of this sandwich seems rather innocuous.
However, I still think that it detracts from the other ingredients.
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In most bites, the piquancy of the poultry is what takes over, trumping all else.
All of the above makes it a mediocre option.
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Asiago Ranch Classic Chicken Club
You already know the drill with the Asiago Chicken Club category.
Like its spicy sidekick, the classic version also comes with the same price tag at $6.89.
The only difference is its standard crispy chicken, or what was formerly known as “homestyle.”
The look:Nearly identical to its spicy twin.
The bun on this one also looked especially rotund.
The taste:Better balanced without the commanding spice.
The established sandwich costs the same as its non-spicy counterpart at $5.99.
The look:Nothing terribly special.
The seasoned patty is stout though, taking over more than half the sandwich.
Its heat is highly manageableprobably a three out of 10 on my made-up scale.
It’s yummy, plain and simple.
The classic comes at a middle-of-the-road price of $5.99.6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e
The look:Sloppy but promising.
Only two joined my sandwich when I was expecting three or maybe even more.
The taste:Wendy’s nailed this chicken sandwich makeover and it has everything to do with the pickles.
There’s just something about the combination of fresh-out-of-the-fryer chicken and juicy, salty pickles that is absolutely mouthwatering.
