


In any case, the fried chicken sandwich is an iconic sandwich that’s been popular for generations.įrom fast food chains to high-end restaurants, everyone has their own version of the best fried chicken sandwich recipe.

I was only 7 years old at the time, so this fact can’t be independently verified! It is said that the fried chicken sandwich appeared in 1964 at Chik-Fil-A. Not being one to eat at many fast food places I was used to eating fried chicken as a child from KFC, or Popeyes or our local grocer.īut a fried chicken sandwich? Those didn’t appear on my radar for a long, long time. The fried chicken exteriors have a crispy, crunchy, craggy crust that hold more seasoning or hot honey or just mayonnaise.Īnd the soft brioche buns hold a little mayonnaise and a pickle slice. In my opinion, great chicken sandwiches hold juicy chicken that is tender and moist and seasoned with flavor. What makes the best fried chicken sandwich?
