Chicken Sandwich Tier List

hey -

Let’s do something a little different and fun on Friday. Let’s talk about chicken sandwiches.

It’s something of a beauty as an alternative to your traditional hamburgers.

Could be a complete hit. Could be a depressing miss. You really just don’t know until you try it.

BUT that doesn’t mean we’re not gonna rank them.

Chick Fil A, Popeyes, McDonalds, Wendy’s, Burger King, Jolibee, Savy Sliders

The way we’ll rank our sandwiches are based on a precisely curated criteria:

• Taste

• Satisfaction

• Presentation

It will span from S tier to C tier (because we’re nice people)

NOTE: We’ll leave the politics out and rank purely on the sandwich

We’ll rank in no particular order (just to keep you on your toes 😉)

Let’s dive in -

Chick Fil A

chick fil a's chicken itself is generally regarded as the pinnacle of fast food chicken: tender, juicy, seasoned to perfection, and most importantly, of consistent quality. the sandwich is simple, only containing two pickles and a wedge of crispy chicken between two buttery buns. despite it's simplicity, it has made it's way to S tier, a success mostly derived from it's top-drawer ingredients.

McDonalds

the infamous McChicken is one those comfort foods that you’d get on a road trip or sneak in to grub on the airplane. It’s not mindblowing aesthetically, but the taste satisfies even the ones with moderate standards. The chicken is seasoned and the mysterious white sauce (pause) makes the whole package (pause) very savory. For your next grub fest with your friends, you’d pick this to buy in bulk. B tier

Jolibee

jollibee is a chain unlike the rest of its competitors, originating from the philippines and focusing primarily on filipino cuisine and flavors. their chicken sandwich, a relatively new edition to their menu, features a chicken breast fillet adorned with mayo and encased in a toasted brioche bun. for only $3 and some change, your stomach and your taste buds will be satisfied by its crispy, juicy chicken and sweet mayo. while this sandwich is no where close to being bad, it isn't anything that calls for a standing ovation, landing it a spot in the B tier.

Popeyes

popeyes. a solid competitor against the juggernaut of chicken sandwiches, chick fil a. it’s juicy, yet crispy presentation gives customers a satisfying crunch from the first bite to the very last. the chicken is seasoned so meticulously in a way that the word bland is the furthest characteristic to describe it as. the tangy spicy mayo and pickles only amplify its already astonishing flavor beyond perfection. it does come with a hefty price, but you get what you pay for: a damn good chicken sandwich. to say that popeyes takes the throne atop the mountain would be an understatement. S tier is where it belongs.

Burger King

burger king often gets a bad rep, but honestly it’s not the worst thing in the world. This isn’t to say that they will rank high, but their chicken sandwich isn’t something to be overlooked. Perhaps the longest sandwich in the whole list with a sesame bun, it’s chicken is fairly decent. It’s visually appealing to the eye because of it’s meticulous presentation in it’s wrapper. A fair B tier selection.

Wendy’s

don’t get me wrong, their burgers are fire. But their chicken sandwiches did not the same love. You could easily compare them to school-lunch quality. Hardly the tastiest, and even the presentation doesn’t cut it. Wendy’s will take the lowest cake at C tier (still love you tho, biggie bags come in clutch).

Savvy Sliders

a michigan-based slider chain. you get what you pay for: a slider. sliders aren’t always great. sliders hardly touch your traditional Five Guys burgers or Big Mac. Savvy Sliders’ chicken sliders no exception. Albeit a different meat, chicken sliders aren’t nearly as good as chicken sandwiches. To their credit, the chicken is fairly crispy and tastes alright. Not the absolute best, but can be something that you could bring to a party and the guests will be satisfied. At that point, the guests would have more things to talk about instead of a mediocre sandwich. C tier 

Take the whole list with a pinch of salt: S tier doesn’t necessarily mean the best for you, and C tier could be absolutely delicious to you. Not all sandwiches will hit the right notes. Choose what hits all of yours.

I want to conclude this by disclosing that I built this list with my ex-girlfriend. This has been an idea that we had worked on together before our time expired, and I decided to bring this to fruition as a fun way to look back on our time fondly.

miss you very much j.

see you soon.

• Ethan