One of themost popular fast-food itemsof all time, Chick-fil-A’s chicken sandwich has attained an almost mythical status.
So, you might say that Chick-fil-A has something of a leg to stand on.
Of course, over time this initial menu item has snowballed into countless other offerings.
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If you ask a regular customer, they’re bound to have their own Chick-fil-A preferences.
Some people favor the freshness of a grilled sandwich.
I have my own go-to order just like everyone else.
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Grilled patties were not even added to the menu until 1989.
But, among all this newness, you might still find a basic grilled chicken sandwich at the restaurant.
The sandwich alonesans waffle fries or a fresh lemonadecost me $6.75.
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The look:My patty came out mangled with no visual appeal and grill marks that were hardly identifiable.
Not to mention, it fell short of the bun’s width.
The veggies, on the other hand, were flourishing.
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The taste:This sandwich has the lowest amount of calories, yet the lowest level of enjoyment.
That’s not to say it’s bad.
I have yet to meet any item on the Chick-fil-A menu that is inherently bad.
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It’s just so-so compared to the rest.
One more longstanding example of this is theDeluxe Sandwich.
The handheld starts the same way the original sandwich does with a breaded patty, buttered, and pickles.
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It rang up at $5.79, which is 70 cents more than the original.
The look:Not too shabby.
It has that stereotypical sandwich look with fresh lettuce and tomato peeking out from the bottom.
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The taste:Promising at first but I quickly realized the cheese throws everything out of whack.
With the pillowy bun and treasured chicken at the helm, it’s still an appetizing choice.
Yet, as I munched, I couldn’t help but yearn for the simplified original.
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The original Honey Pepper Pimento Chicken Sandwich debuted last year and returned this past August alongside abrand-new spicy version.
The spicy seasonal sandwich cost me $7.39.
Initially, honey is what captured my palate, applied generously at the crown of the sandwich.
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It seeps into the pimento mixture, giving it the majority of its flavor.
Its positive feedback brought it back to life, and the limited-time option is back again a year later.
It cost me just a little less, however, at $7.09.
The look:Nearly the same as the previous sandwich just with an original patty swap.
The diluted and primarily cheese-based pimento spread was conversely still underwhelming.
But, it’s worth a try.
I counted four half bacon slices and the lettuce and tomato were more vibrant than ever.
The taste: If you’re going to go grilled at Chick-fil-A, go the club route.
It’s amazing what the simple additions of bacon and cheese can do.
But, it gets its gusto from a blend of several different pepper types.
It still comes on a white bun with obligatory pickle chips and come me $5.39.
My pickle chips tally came to two.
I know that’s part of the OG recipe but I was secretly hoping for more.
But, it just works.
My only critique, or more so request, is to yo add more pickles, Chick-fil-A!
Perhaps I just need to ask for extra next time around.
Spicy Deluxe Sandwich
TheSpicy Deluxe Sandwichis almost exactly what it sounds like.
The taste:The deluxe and the normal spicy sandwiches are nearly neck and neck in my mind.
For someone like me who isn’t particularly spice-tolerant, that’s a major plus.
The still-followed original recipe consists of a seasoned boneless chicken breast which is freshly breaded and pressure-cooked.
Just throw it on a toasted bun with pickles and that’s it.
The look:Nearly identical to the spicy chicken sandwich.
Tender chicken dominates each bite, encased by a perfectly seasoned and peppery crisped breading.
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