Certain fast-food menu items have caused mass hysteriathe crispy chicken sandwichis one of them.
Enter the spicy chicken sandwich.
I paid $4.89 for a sandwich here that was way too spicy and not crispy at all.
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The look:Lackluster.
Unfortunately, my hunch was correct.
The sandwich was small, flat, and unexciting, and the chicken didn’t look thick or juicy.
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However, it got points for its buttery toasted split-top potato bun and thick pickle slices.
The taste:Very disappointing.
Another big issue: The chicken wasn’t crispy.
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Like, at all.
Instead, it felt soggy.
Overall, my sister mentioned this one tasted like “a sad version of Chick-fil-A.”
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I paid $6.39 for this sandwich, and I probably won’t be ordering it again.
The look:Uninspiring.
The bun was drab and a bit stale, and the chicken looked processed.
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Over thirty years later and the chain still hasn’t figured out how to do it well.
The taste:Muted trumpet: Wah-wah-wahhh.
A bold, spicy flavor hit me but ultimately fell flat.
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The only reason this sandwich scores higher than McDonald’s is because the lettuce and tomato were fresh.
It also has a spicy chicken sandwich that is tossed in the sauce just like its other chicken.
But it ultimately fell short.
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The look:This sandwich felt very bare bones.
Wingstop does get points for its neat presentation.
The taste:Fine, but it could be better.
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Overall, this sandwich lacked excitement and was missing a few key elements.
For starters, it was not crispy at all.
The taste:Pretty good.
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I appreciated that the spicy flavor was balanced and not overbearing or flat.
After a few bites, I picked them off and found the sandwich much more enjoyable.
I would have preferred some pickle slices to help cut through the heat.
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Unfortunately, the spicy chicken sandwich seems to be a flop.
Maybe I’d give this pick another chance, but it’s not something I’ll be craving.
The look:Oh my!
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There’s just too much going on, and not in a good way.
The chicken looked more wet than crispy, and the lettuce and tomato were wilted.
The taste:Surprisingly decent, which shocked me.
I tried the medium and hot for comparison and paid $14.49 for the two-sandwich deal.
The look:Due to its height, this sandwich is impressive yet intimidating.
Unlike other chains, this sandwich was stacked high with crunchy kale slaw.
It also included pickles on it and slathering of sauce.
However, the chicken’s breading wasn’t typical crispy chicken breading but thin and shell-like.
Popeyes' Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Remember the Popeyeschicken sandwichpandemonium that went down a few years ago?
I now understand all the hype.
Unwrapping this sandwich gave me flashbacks of opening birthday presents.
I Googled later to find out it was spicy mayo.
The taste:Exceptional.
The chicken was well-seasoned and had a good amount of heat to it.
If you want a middle-of-the-road hot chicken sandwich, this is a great choice.
One of these items, and one I’d highly recommend, is thespicy chicken sandwich.
It cost me $5.49.
The look:Just one glance at this sandwich, I knew it would taste good.
It was handed to me in a paper bag with an insulated bag inside containing the sandwich.
It smelled so good I couldn’t wait to take a bite.
The taste:Undeniably great.
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I paid $5.29 and this was truly the epitome of a delicious spicy crispy chicken sandwich.
The look:I have to give it to Chick-fil-Aits presentation was top-notch.
), a thick piece of chicken with the perfect amount of crispiness, and a couple of pickles.
The taste:So satisfying.
It was equally juicy throughout and had an excellent textureit wasn’t chewy or tough.
But most importantly, it was crispy, which I noticed was something many of the other brands lacked.
“They really nailed the chicken,” my boyfriend exclaimed after I offered him a bite.
