The combative social posts, media frenzy, and record-setting sales may have calmed down, but the fried chicken sandwich wars aren’t over. Restaurant chains continue to bank on consumers’ undying love for fried chicken sandwiches.
According to Datassential, chicken is one of the top ten most-loved items, making it ideal for “safe experimentation.” Discover exciting variations to make the popular sandwich even more craveworthy.
Fly Around the World
Okay, chickens can only fly short distances, but there are no limits to fried chicken sandwich flavors. Nashville hot chicken played a big part in the fried chicken sandwich boom, and Korean takes on the sandwich took it to the next level.
There are still oh so many places this bird can go:
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Italy: The dried red chili peppers of arrabbiata sauce—which translates to “angry” sauce—make for a spicy addition to the sandwich.
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Jamaica: Bring together sweet and spicy with a Jamaican jerk fried chicken topped with mango slaw.
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India/Mediterranean: Don’t limit the recipe to one locale. Fill a pita with India’s spicy and crispy chicken 65. Then top with the Mediterranean’s cool and creamy tzatziki sauce.