I haven’t set foot in a Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen for around, sadly, a decade, since stopping at a Denver location that was a few blocks from my former favorite record store (Twist and Shout, if you’re interested). Even back then, however, I always thought that, when it comes to fried chicken, with its Louisiana-inspired seasonings and spices, Popeyes was the best in the biz.
When I received word that Popeyes was taking on Chick-fil-A with its own version of the heralded chicken sandwich that has made the Chick-fil-A so popular for so long, I knew it was finally time to rekindle my passionate taste for Popeyes once again.
The sandwich is pretty basic, especially when you read about it in print: a large chunk of boneless fried chicken, placed on a “buttered bun” with a few pickles and (spicy) mayo. Of course, it comes in two variations, classic and spicy. I undoubtedly went the latter, as it was originally Popeyes spicy fried chicken that I had always devoured.
Delivered to me in a foil-like silver bag, the first thing I noticed was how gratuitous this sandwich truly is. Popeyes already beats the chicken skin off of not only Chick-fil-A but just about every fast food chicken sandwich on the market with the sheer largesse of this New Orleans-style beast. I mean, it’s shocking how heavy the thing is. For only $3.99, even if the sandwich is just okay, you’re still getting your money’s worth.
But, you know, the Popeyes Chicken Sandwich is not okay… it’s mother-clucking fantastic!
It’s probably the best (non-gimmicky) chicken sandwich I’ve had in a long time. Every blessed bite is a mouthful of crispy fried skin and tender white meat, all coated with that special Popeyes seasoning that I have missed for so long. Every juicy sliver of meat is spiced with enough heat to not overdo it, but without that overly “greased” feeling that seems to buckle down a lot of fast food chicken.
(If I’m being honest though, I did squeeze a couple of packages of Louisiana Hot Sauce on top for a little additional down-home warmth.)
With a couple of mild pickles and a small dab of spicy mayo for taste — not to mention the very firm, very plump, and very rich buttered buns — it doesn’t need all the unnecessary hoopla so many other sandwiches do and, maybe, that’s the thing I love so much about Popeyes Chicken Sandwich.
With basically a strongly empowered piece of fried chicken and very little else, Popeyes may have crafted the chicken sandwich of the year — and if you don’t believe me, well, then it’s your loss, champ. Cómpralo ya!
Purchased Price: $3.99
Size: N/A
Rating: 10 out of 10
Nutrition Facts: Not available on the Popeyes website that keeps crashing my browser.
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That sandwich is the ABSOLUTE TRUTH. I now have to try the classic one and I’ll put miracle whip on it.
Popeyes classic chicken, not only classic, but genuine, golden, mouth watering, a taste you’ll never forget.
I can’t wait to try this, their chicken is so crunchy and good. It is the best fast food chicken out there.
I tried the spicy one and thought it was very good, I do wish it was spicier though. Will have to try your method and add the hot sauce next time.
This is a delicious sandwich, for all the reasons you mention. I just finished my first one and I’m hooked. Have it with a side of the red beans and rice for a carbolicious delight!
110% truth! I got the spicy and could not believe that I was holding a WHOLE breast in my hands on a sandwhich. Everyone else falls terribly flat in comparison. And that spicy mayo is unlike any sammich sauce I have come across in a very long time, usually one would attempt to compare it to other sammich sauces, nothing came to mind at all.
This sandwich is Absolutely Delicious!!!
Oh my. Seriously. OH MY. This is probably the *best* fast chicken sandwich I’ve ever had. Had the original but will be trying the spicy one next.
Unpopular opinion: I didn’t care for it. I got the classic, plain because I hate pickle juice making things soggy and I can’t eat the whole thing. The chicken was dry, had no flavor and was kind of mushy. And the breading didn’t have any taste to it either. I got the spicy mayo on the side to try it. It helped, but was also kind of meh. And I don’t think they put it on the right bun, but I don’t think that would change my opinion of it much. Glad I tried it, but when I want a chicken sandwich, I’ll be going to Chick-fil-A.
I WENT TO POPEYES FOR THE FIRST TIME IN CHIPLEY FL THE SANDWICH WAS HANDED TO ME 3 MINUITES AFTER I ORDERED IT AND I KNEW IT HAD TO HAVE BEE COOKED WAY AHEAD OF TIME. THE MEAT WAS SO GREASY IT DRIPPED ON MY SHIRT. THE BUN WAS SOGGY . I TOOK 3 BITES AND FED THE REST TO MY DOG. I WAS THE ONLY CAR THERE WILL NOT GO BACK
Wow!! This was the biggest chicken sandwich I ever tried to eat!!! I had to start peeling the bread away just to finish the chicken. It was delicious!!!
Companies always say they strive to “exceed” expectations. Well, I was expecting a hot chicken breast served on a fancy bun with delicious pickles. My expectations were not met…the chicken breast, while huge in size, was clearly fried some time earlier, The bun was a hum-drum hamburger bun and there were three pickle slices.
I’ll try the sandwich again another time when this Popeye’s is not slammed with overflow business. Maybe this was a one off.
myron hard, had my angus twitchin’. Popeyes 4 lyfe