The fried chicken sandwich! An ode to everything delicious and the perfect handheld on-the-go face-stuffer. Fried chicken sandwiches have exploded in the past few years and eateries everywhere are raising the bar making these sandwiches purely crafted creations with some serious flavor bombs to back them up. Here’s our list of killer fried chicken sandwiches you should try right now.
The Rex Burger & Lobster – New York
If you only sell 5 items, those five items better be heaven in our mouths. Rex’s has done just that. They only sell a chicken sandwich, a burger, lobster roll, hand-cut fries and milkshakes. Two words, game changer! 524 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola, NY 11501
Honey Butter Fried Chicken – Chicago
Honey Butter in Chicago serves a simple, but drool-worthy sandwich. Fried chicken and honey butter. Go figure. 3361 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Hattie B’s Hot Chicken – Nashville
Nashville is known for their “Hot Chicken.” Although Hattie B’s is a relative newcomer, they’re hanging with the ‘ville staples and O.G.’s. There’s almost always a line, so order ahead online. 112 19th Ave S Nashville, TN 37203
The Bird – San Francisco
The Bird serves up free-range chicken coated in a barbecue spice blend (get it classic or spicy) celery, house-made apple slaw, mayo and pickles on a freshly baked bun. So much yes. 115 New Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94105
Two Birds – Irvine
Two Birds only serves free-range, organic, local Jidori chicken. The secret is in the sauce. 2222 Michelson Dr, Irvine, CA 92612
Howlin’ Ray’s – Los Angeles
Yes, we know the lines are ridiculously long. But, this Chinatown Nashville Hot Chicken magnate serves out of this world fried chicken sandwiches. Theres a line for a reason. 727 N Broadway #128, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Pineapple & Pearls – Washington, D.C.
Many D.C. locals say this is the best fried chicken sandwich in the city. The house-made bun, crispy chicken, sweet and spicy sauce and pickles all tie in together perfectly. 715 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken – Las Vegas
Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken serves a new “Monthly Bird” sandwich every month. Just go and get it. Trust. 1770 Festival Plaza Dr #200, Las Vegas, NV 89135
Fred’s Meat & Bread – Atlanta
The Korean Fried Chicken sandwich at Fred’s Meat & Bread in Atlanta will knock your socks off. Traditional Korean fried chicken topped with aioli and spicy mayo, spicy marinated cucumber, and fresh kimchi. 99 Krog St NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
