The chicken sandwich! One of the world’s greatest food offerings. Whether it’s slathered in buffalo, tossed in General Tso’s sauce or served Nashville Hot style — here are our five personal favorites available in Chicago. Whether you're local or in Chicago for vacation -- these local restaurants should be on your chicken bucket list.
Trust us, we’ve done the reps. We’ve hit the chains too. From BWW’s Nashville Hot to KFC’s Nashville Hot Chicken & Waffles sandwich. From Burger King’s Chicken Parm to McDonald’s McSpicy only available in Hong Kong. Let’s not forget Popeye’s chicken sandwich that literally stopped the world. We even had KFC’s Cheetos Chicken Sandwich. We’ve had dozens and dozens of chicken sandwiches on this channel (full search list). Which officially makes us losers. SUPPORT LOCAL!
FRY THE COOP’S SPICY BUTTER FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH
LOCATION: 1529 W CHICAGO AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60642 (ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS IN CHICAGO SUBURBS OAK LAWN AND ELMHURST)
Just this past April 2020, we had one of the best Nashville Hot Friend Chicken sandwiches…and it’s DRENCHED with spicy butter. We can’t wait to try the rest of the menu but this is a no-brainer if you have a hankering for a chicken sandwich. Just look at that thumbnail! Fry The Coop knocks it out of the chicken park.
BITES ASIAN KITCHEN + BAR’S GENERAL TSO’S FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH
LOCATION: 3313 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO, IL 60657
Back in December 2019, we had one of the most innovative sandwiches we’ve ever had on the show. Bites General Tso Chicken sandwich is so unique and flavorful. The sauce is UNREAL. Extra, extra points for chicken sandwich innovation and grabbing a beloved flavor profile and bringing it between two buns.
Big Boss Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich
LOCATION: 2520 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608
We quite literally heat checked our mouths on this one but the sandwiches themselves at Big Boss are absolutely stunning. So crispy. Immediate crunch. Chicken thigh. There is so much more chicken than bread. Plus the size of these and at that price point? Unreal. GO!
The Fat Shallot’s Buffalo Chicken Tender Sandwich
LOCATION: 2468 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614 + 125 S Clark St, Chicago, IL 60603 + FOOD TRUCK
Simply put - this is the best buffalo chicken sandwich we’ve EVER had. Born out of a food truck, it’s so damn good it’s allowed the truck to open it’s own retail location. One of the best in the city BY FAR. So crispy. Not over fried. Full of flavor. The breading is next level. We are in complete awe. Retire its number. Hang it in the rafters. HALL OF FAMER.
Corey even said “It’s one of my favorite things all-time to eat.”
Parson’s Chicken & Fish Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich
LOCATION: 2952 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 + 2435 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614
One of the OGs when it comes to chicken sandwiches here in Chicago. They’ve been slinging out of their Logan Square location since 2013. It’s so slathered. It’s so moist. It’s a classic. It’s the seasoning heat we love. It’s so good Corey even leaves the pickle on it.
They have a location in chicken sandwich holy site Nashville as well. Who likes 'em spicy?
BONUS: PICKLE FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH
If you can’t make it to Chicago anytime soon, here’s a Pickle Friend Chicken Sandwich recipe and tutorial video with cooked up with Chef Phil Sobon who has appeared on Masterchef, Cooks Vs Con and Live with Kelly and Ryan. It tastes sooooo good.
Not to be confused with KFC’s Pickle Chicken Sandwich. 😂😂😂
