It’s hard to believe that Popeyes' chicken sandwich onlycame out in 2019.
It seems like the fabled item has always been here.
Article after articleeven our own taste testshave ranked the Classic Chicken Sandwich as the best in the biz.
Meaghan Cameron
But I have a confession to make: I have never tried it or been toPopeyesbefore.
With a spot less than 20 minutes away, I enlisted one other taster to grab takeout with me.
(Hey, we’ll take a healthy eating win where we can get one!)
Meaghan Cameron
They were good but didn’t blow me away.
I’d call them a nice palate cleanser.
This side does not lack cheese.
Meaghan Cameron
However, it deeply needed a little sprinkle of salt to bring it to life.
After that, I’d put this dish up against any homemade mac and cheese.
However, this is nitpicking because the chicken really was excellent and did not taste like fast food.
Meaghan Cameron
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
The look:This sandwich had a better chicken patty.
It was more even throughout.
The spicy chicken added awesome flavor while the sauce spread the spice across my palate.
Meaghan Cameron
We’ll just have to go back and try the rest of the menu.
Everything we ordered came in at just over $20 and it was consistent and tasty.
Plus, the packaging was bright and fun, and everything arrived in good condition.
Meaghan Cameron
It opened208 locations in 2021and set its sites onanother 200 in 2022.
It also has big plans for abroad with an eventual300 locations in Francealone.
When one opens near you, head out and get a taste of the famous sandwiches for yourself.
