The best chicken sandwich in every US state
Super sandwiches
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You may think it's easy to put together a chicken sandwich, but making a great one is a lot harder than it looks. Whether on a roll or in a sub, grilled or fried, hot or cold, a truly sensational chicken sandwich will always stand out from the crowd, and all of our selections deliver a bite that's next-level good. Read on to discover where to find the best chicken sandwich in your state.
Click or scroll through our gallery to discover the most delicious chicken sandwich near you.
Our selections are based on genuine user reviews, awards and accolades, and the first-hand experience of our team. They're also regularly checked and updated.
Alabama: smoked chicken sandwich, Saw's BBQ, various locations
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With a number of locations in Alabama, Saw's BBQ is the place to go for perfectly cooked meat and poultry. Its deliciously tender smoked pulled chicken with white sauce and pickles makes for a perfect sandwich, which locals just can't get enough of. Spice fans will also love the Sweet Heat Fried Chicken Sandwich with ranch, slaw, pickles, and 'a little kick.'
Alaska: chicken bacon ranch sub, Krazy Moose Subs, Wasilla
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It’s the bread that makes the sub sandwiches from Krazy Moose Subs so special. It’s freshly baked each morning, beautifully fluffy, and has a crust that's just the right level of crunchy. The fillings are perfect too and customers are big fans of the chicken bacon ranch sub. Many say it's their go-to order thanks to the generous filling and tasty sauce. The Buffalo chicken sub is a close second, if you're after something with a bit more heat.
Arizona: Buffalo chicken sub, Sidewinder Subs, Gilbert
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The Buffalo chicken sandwich – a hot sub with chicken breast smothered in Buffalo sauce, ranch, and provolone cheese – is a favorite with customers at Sidewinder Subs, who praise the soft bread, warm chicken, and perfectly melted cheese. You can’t really go wrong with any options on the extensive menu, though, and the friendly staff often get a mention from happy diners.
Arkansas: Hot 'N' Hot Chicken Sandwich, Big Orange, various locations
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A signature dish at Rogers burger joint Big Orange, the Hot 'N' Hot Chicken Sandwich is a firm favorite with customers. A spicy version of its Southern fried chicken, the sandwich is filled with pepper Jack cheese, mayo, butterleaf lettuce, and dill pickles. Fans say it always hits the spot, and the spice level is absolutely perfect. There are also two Big Orange locations in Little Rock.
California: fried chicken sandwich, The Bird, San Franciso
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The fried chicken sandwich at The Bird comes in classic or spicy flavors and whichever you choose, you're guaranteed a deliciously satisfying bite. With celery, crunchy apple slaw, mayo, and pickles, all on a freshly baked bun, it's everything a chicken sandwich should be.
California: The Sando, Howlin' Ray's, Los Angeles
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The menu at Howlin' Ray's might be small, but it's all you need if you're after a sensational chicken sandwich. The Sando features the joint's famous crispy fried chicken spiced to your liking, from no heat to seriously hot. It's then paired with slaw, comeback sauce, and pickles in a butter bun. Diners have been known to say it's the best sandwich they've ever tasted.
Colorado: Southern, Birdcall, Denver
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Sometimes you just can't beat a classic and Birdcall's menu is filled with delicious options that play on favorite flavors. Loved by customers, the Southern is a crispy fried chicken sandwich served with pimento cheese spread and Southern slaw. It's praised for its generous size (you'll want to come hungry) and guests love just how juicy and crispy the chicken is.
Connecticut: Yardbird Chicken Sandwich, Craftbird Food Truck, Hartford
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Although the Craftbird Food Truck serves up a whole host of lip-smacking treats, from chicken tenders to truffle mac 'n' cheese bites, it's the Yardbird Chicken Sandwich that comes out on top. Featuring pickles and sriracha-honey on top of a big piece of fried chicken in a sesame bun, the sandwich is loved by customers because of the perfectly cooked meat and tasty contrast of rich, sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors.
Delaware: Hot Honey Chicken, Dewey Beer Company, Dewey Beach
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This fun Delaware spot is known for its great food and beer flights. The Crispy Hot Honey Sandwich is the joint's take on a fried chicken sandwich, seasoned with an Old Bay and brown sugar mix, and served with house-fermented honey, pickles, red onion, and arugula. Diners say the towering sandwich is extremely tasty, and they love how well seasoned the meat is.
Florida: Art's Hot Chicken Sando, Homecomin' Kitchen, Orlando
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Head to Disney Springs and you can sample one of Florida's most delicious chicken sandwiches at chef Art Smith's Homecomin'. Art's Hot Chicken Sando consists of crispy fried chicken tossed in Buffalo-style hot sauce and topped with tangy slaw, pickles, and icebox dressing. Customers love the sandwich, attentive service, and stunning views in equal measure.
Florida: Gra-Prow Chicken, KrungThep Tea Time, Winter Park
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You might be surprised to hear that Florida's best chicken sandwich comes from a Thai tearoom, but the overwhelmingly positive reviews for KrungThep Tea Time are hard to argue with. The Thai fusion restaurant is known for its Gra-Prow Chicken, which combines chicken, basil, onion, red pepper, and mozzarella with spicy basil mayo. Those looking for extra spice can upgrade the sandwich by adding fresh Thai chili.
Georgia: Tea Bird, Victory Sandwich Bar, Atlanta
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Victory Sandwich Bar serves a menu full of imaginative combos. Particularly favored by customers is the spicy Tea Bird, which features chicken paired with ghost pepper Jack cheese and sweet tea mayo, served with a handful of salt and pepper chips. As well as the food, customers also adore the industrial chic decor, with hanging lights, wooden booths, and a leather stool–lined bar.
Hawaii: The No Comply, Sprout Sandwich Shop, Honolulu
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Regional produce and wholesome ingredients are a major draw at this healthy Honolulu joint. Sprout's sandwiches are piled high with leafy greens and Hawaiian veg, such as Waialua sprouts and juicy local tomatoes. Nothing beats The No Comply, though – a tasty chicken salad sandwich with macadamia nut pesto, Maui butter lettuce, tomatoes, and roasted garlic mayo.
Idaho: twice-fried chicken sandwich, Republic Kitchen+Taphouse, Post Falls
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Republic Kitchen + Taphouse's twice-fried chicken sandwich is served on a brioche bun and the chicken is double fried for extra crispiness, which unsurprisingly, people absolutely love. It's then finished either Southern or Korean-style, depending on your preference. The former incorporates beer mustard, pickles, and slaw, while the latter is tossed in Korean honey butter and topped with kimchi, garlic aioli, and pickled jalapeños for a spicy kick.
Illinois: Honey Butter Fried Chicken Sandwich, Honey Butter Fried Chicken, Chicago
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For crispy, juicy, flavorsome chicken and show-stopping sandwiches, head to Honey Butter Fried Chicken. The diner serves a wide range of fried chicken dishes, but one of the main attractions is the Honey Butter Fried Chicken Sandwich. The sandwich is a simple combination of fried chicken and generous lashings of honey butter in a brioche bun. People say it's 'beyond delicious' and consistently praise the amazing flavors.
Indiana: fried chicken sandwich, The Eagle, Indianapolis
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The Eagle's sandwich pairs juicy yet crispy chicken breast with spicy hot honey, coleslaw, spicy mayo, and house pickles to produce a sandwich that customers absolutely rave about. They love how incredibly crispy the chicken is, as well as the soft sub roll it's served in. The sandwich is big, though, so come hungry.
Iowa: Stuntman Mike's Chicken Sandwich, Zombie Burger, Des Moines
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The food is anything but scary at Zombie Burger, as diners rate the use of quality toppings and ingredients very highly. Most burgers can be made with a choice of either grilled or fried chicken, but there are several chicken sandwiches on offer, too. Stuntman Mike's, with Nashville hot chicken, Cheddar, coleslaw, and pickles, is the top choice, but you won't go wrong with any of them.
Kansas: Chicken Z-Man, Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que, Kansas City
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Famous for its pulled pork, beef brisket, burnt ends, and ribs, Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que is one of the best places in the whole country to enjoy truly incredible BBQ meat, and it's also a top spot for excellent pulled chicken. Guests love the Chicken Z-Man, which is piled high with the joint's superb smoked chicken, crispy onion rings, and BBQ mayo.
Kentucky: orange marmalade chicken, DV8 Kitchen, Lexington
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This much-loved sandwich shop in Lexington boasts impressive reviews, and rightly so. As well as serving delicious food, DV8 Kitchen operates as a second chance employment opportunity for people in the early stages of substance abuse recovery. While the menu features several mouth-watering options, go for the customer favorite, orange marmalade chicken, and you won't be disappointed. Perfectly fried chicken tenders are drenched in delicious honey butter and orange marmalade and served in the joint's homemade biscuits.
Kentucky: fried chicken sandwich, Royals Hot Chicken, Louisville
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Simply served in a potato bun with shredded lettuce, dill pickles, and mayo, the fried chicken sandwich at Royals is loved by customers, who say it's flavorful and moist. You can choose your heat level from none to mouth-burning 'gonzo', plus it comes with your choice of sides, including coleslaw, broccoli, and bacon salad, and crinkle-cut fries.
Louisiana: fried chicken sandwich, Willa Jean, New Orleans
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Restaurant and bakery Willa Jean wins rave reviews for its food and service, but it's the delicious fried chicken sandwich that has customers coming back for more. Perfectly seasoned juicy fried chicken is paired with special WJ sauce and lettuce, and served in a brioche bun with potato chips – the result is an absolute taste sensation.
Maine: fried chicken sandwich, Palace Diner, Biddeford
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Trolley car restaurant Palace Diner seats 15, serves just a handful of dishes for breakfast and offers only four sandwiches at lunch. Not that anyone minds, because its fried chicken sandwich is simply superb. A fried chicken breast, which customers say is perfectly cooked and juicy, is paired with cabbage slaw and fresh jalapeños, and served with a wedge of iceberg lettuce dripping with dressing.
Maryland: Sweet Chili Brd, BRD, Baltimore
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Somewhere between a fried chicken joint and a sandwich shop, BRD cooks up juicy, boneless, fried chicken thighs and serves them in a variety of sandwiches, from honey mustard and BBQ to the customer favorite, Sweet Chili Brd with pickled carrots and chili mayo. Diners praise the perfect balance of flavors and love the contrast of fresh carrot cutting through the rich fried chicken.
Massachusetts: Southern Crispy, Saus, Bow Market, Somerville
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This casual eatery specializes in scratch-made food, craft beer, and condiments – it has 15 house-made sauces on the menu. There are four chicken sandwiches to choose from, plus regular specials, but the bestseller is the Southern Crispy, which customers say is perfectly crispy and packed full of flavor. Piled high with scallion slaw, dill pickles, and pimento Cheddar mayo it's a big bite, so make sure you're hungry.
Michigan: The Hot Chick, Ma Lou's Fried Chicken, Ypsilanti
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If you love a chicken sandwich, you'll find heaven at Ma Lou's Fried Chicken in Ypsilanti. There's a good selection on offer here, but two sandwiches stand out as customer favorites. The OG combines fried breast or thigh with Cheddar, smoked Gouda, slaw, and pickles, or, if you prefer something spicier, try The Hot Chick. The fried chicken is finished with Nashville hot baste and served with bacon, lettuce, tomato, jalapeño ranch, and pepper Jack cheese.
Minnesota: fried chicken sandwich, Revival, various locations
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There are three Revival restaurants in Minnesota, all serving an incredible array of Southern dishes from shrimp 'n' grits to mac ‘n’ cheese, but the fried chicken sandwich is the star of the show. A simple yet delicious combination of fried chicken, lettuce, tomato, mayo, and pickle, it's utterly mouth-watering. Most people suggest having it Tennessee hot, rather than Southern-style, for an extra kick.
Mississippi: fried chicken sandwich, Roosters, Flowood and Jackson
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The perfect place to stop for a quick meal, Rooster's offers up a whole host of chicken sandwiches, from grilled chicken to a club, but it's the fried version that customers really love. Served with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and onions on your choice of white, wheat, or jalapeño Cheddar bun, it's a filling meal. Guests say the chicken is perfectly cooked and that they love the fresh ingredients that go into the sandwich.
Missouri: crispy chicken sandwich, Chicken Scratch, Glendale and St. Louis
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Chicken Scratch specializes in, you guessed it, chicken, so it's no wonder it's the place to go for the best chicken sandwich in Missouri. The crispy chicken sandwich, simply served with lettuce and dill pickles, is a clear winner with customers, but the BBQ chicken sandwich with pulled chicken, BBQ sauce, pickles, and coleslaw, as well as the chicken salad sandwich, come highly recommended, too.
Montana: fried chicken sandwich, Backslope Brewing, Columbia Falls
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Local breweries are often great places to find tasty, filling food, and the superb Backslope Brewing in Columbia Falls is no exception. Diners are big fans of the joint's fried chicken sandwich, which tastes comforting and familiar and delivers a brilliant flavor combination. The chicken is brined in pickling liquid before being fried, then served with house slaw, aioli, and a spiced tomato glaze.
Nebraska: OMAHAWT, Dirty Birds, Omaha
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Dirty Birds does something incredible to its chicken. The meat is brined in leftover liquid from pickling green beans and cucumbers for two days, then it's coated in batter and fried until perfectly golden brown – this process achieves a crispy, salty exterior with moist, tender meat that people love. The OMAHAWT sandwich combines fried chicken thigh with a burnt Cayenne pepper dip, pickles, and mayo all served on house-made ‘dirty white bread.’
Nevada: Firebird, The Crack Shack, Las Vegas
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Fried chicken is at the heart of the menu at The Crack Shack, which offers both fried chicken pieces and a range of seriously mouth-watering sandwiches. A firm favorite is the Firebird, featuring spicy fried thigh meat in a potato roll. The juicy and crispy chicken is paired with cool ranch, crispy onions, and pickles. People love how flavorsome the meat is, and the way the mild sauce and cold pickles help balance out the heat.
New Hampshire: Carolina Chicken, BRGR BAR, Portsmouth
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This relaxed, family-run burger bar wins rave reviews for its gourmet burgers, especially the Carolina Chicken. Loaded with fried chicken, house-made BBQ sauce, coleslaw, and mac 'n' cheese on a brioche bun, it's one for those who are seriously craving comfort food. Customers love it and rate the menu of adult boozy milkshakes, too.
New Jersey: chicken sando, The House of Hot Chicken, Jersey City
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Customers absolutely love the satisfying chicken sando at The House of Hot Chicken. Spiced to your liking, a huge hunk of crispy chicken breast is topped with pickles, coleslaw, and SOSauce in a brioche bun. Take it easy with mild or go all out with the 'roof's on fire' extra hot option. The menu also features chicken wraps and tacos.
New Mexico: chicken biscuit sandwich, Rowley Farmhouse Ales, Santa Fe
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Farm-to-table gastropub Rowley Farmhouse Ales serves award-winning beers and a menu of classic dishes with a New Mexico twist. The chicken biscuit sandwich is loved by customers, who say it's packed full of flavor. It features a fried chicken breast, horseradish cream, and house-made pickles served on a white Cheddar biscuit with a choice of fries, onion rings, or salad.
New York: OG, Sweet Chick, New York City
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In a state with endless choices, it’s not easy standing out – but Sweet Chick has gained a reputation for serving impeccable fried chicken. With five locations in New York City, this mini-chain chicken joint is consistently rated highly for juicy yet crispy chicken. Customers love it in the OG Sandwich, served with herbed mayo and butter pickles on a potato bun.
North Carolina: Rocky's Way Chicken Sandwich, Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack, various locations
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Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack is all about Nashville-style hot chicken and Southern soul food. Using local ingredients and classic American recipes, the chicken is spiced with options ranging from mild honey to extra hot. Made with tenders, the top-rated Rocky's Way Chicken Sandwich is filled with cheese, lettuce, and mayo on toasted white bread. Customers say if you're craving a fried chicken sandwich, there's no place better than Rocky's.
North Dakota: Buff Bird, Brew Bird, Fargo
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Housed in an old tow truck station, Brew Bird in Fargo focuses on all things fried chicken. The highly rated chicken sandwiches, described by customers as 'outrageously delicious,' come with a variety of toppings, but the Buff Bird has proven to be a local favorite. The crispy chicken breast is dipped in Buffalo sauce and served with bacon, tomato, slaw, and blue cheese ranch vinaigrette.
Ohio: Cleveland Hot Chicken Sandwich, Sauce the City, Cleveland
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If you're ready to face a pretty spicy sandwich, head to Sauce the City. It serves a range of chicken sandwiches at various heat levels, but the Cleveland hot chicken sandwich is the one loved by customers. The fried chicken is tossed in the joint's signature Cleveland Hot Sauce, topped with kale slaw and cooling sauce, and sprinkled with special Cleveland Hot Seasoning. Rated seven out of 10 in terms of spice (there are hotter options if you're feeling brave), it really packs a punch.
Oklahoma: Nashvillain, Nashbird, Oklahoma City
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Dishing out tasty fried chicken from its five locations in and around Oklahoma City, Nashbird is a local favorite thanks to its tender and juicy chicken that's perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The signature offering here is the Nashvillain – a fried boneless breast with mac 'n' cheese, bacon, onion rings, and ranch dressing in a brioche bun – but customers also love the Hot! Chicken Sandwich that comes with slaw, pickles, and lemon mayo.
Oregon: fried chicken sandwich, Basilisk, Portland
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Be sure to arrive hungry if you’re planning a visit to Basilisk, a much-loved fried chicken shop in Portland, so you can handle the signature fried chicken sandwich, stacked with house-pickled cucumbers and cabbage slaw. Guests say the chicken is perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside and they love its generous size.
Pennsylvania: Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich, Love & Honey Fried Chicken, Philadelphia
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This top-notch chicken sandwich from Love & Honey Fried Chicken is simply a delight. The buttermilk-fried chicken breast is drenched in hot chili oil, then piled high with buttermilk ranch slaw, sweet pickles, and buttermilk ranch dressing. Customers say the sandwich is super flavorful, and the chicken is crispy and moist.
Rhode Island: BBQ Hot Honey Fried Chicken, Chomp, Providence and Warren
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With two locations in Providence and Warren, Chomp's trademark is comfort food. There are six chicken sandwiches on the menu, but the star attraction is the BBQ Hot Honey Fried Chicken. It sees tender Southern fried chicken dipped in BBQ hot honey, jalapeño cream cheese, Alabama white BBQ sauce, and house pickles. Customers call it juicy, flavorful, and unique.
South Carolina: Boxcar, Boxcar Betty's, various locations
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Boxcar Betty's three locations in South Carolina (plus two in Chicago, one in Atlanta, and one in Charlotte) serve up super crispy and tasty chicken in the form of delectable sandwiches to suit everyone's tastes. The much-loved signature Boxcar comes topped with pimiento cheese, peach slaw, house pickles, and spicy mayo. If you prefer, you can swap the fried chicken for grilled.
South Dakota: Vietnamese fried chicken, Bread & Circus, Sioux Falls
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Bread & Circus Sandwich Kitchen focuses on local ingredients crafted into the most incredible sandwiches. An absolute favorite is the Vietnamese fried chicken: a super crispy, buttermilk-marinated fried chicken thigh paired with bánh mì pickles, cilantro aioli, and nước chấm (Vietnamese dipping sauce) in a toasted brioche bun.
Tennessee: chicken sandwich, Hattie B's, Nashville
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There are locations in several other states, but Nashville's Hattie B's is the flagship store and one of the best places to grab a chicken sandwich in the area. You can choose your heat level, from mild Southern-style to extremely hot 'shut the cluck up,' but whatever your preference, this chicken sandwich is guaranteed to deliver on flavor and texture.
Tennessee: The André, Prince's Hot Chicken, Nashville
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Prince's Hot Chicken is undoubtedly a must-visit. With a history stretching back to the Great Depression era, it's consistently named among the country's most important restaurants and its fried chicken is much-loved among customers who continue to pour in. Try it in the joint's signature fried chicken sandwich, The André, which comes piled high with boneless breast, slaw, and pickles, plus either Kickin' Ranch or Sweet Heat sauce.
Texas: De Lujo, Las Abuelas, Austin
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Mexican food truck Las Abuelas specializes in chicken sandwiches, and wins rave reviews for serving up a taste sensation. One of the most popular sandwiches is the De Lujo, with its plump and juicy crispy chicken breast, avocado, cotija, tangy slaw, chipotle mayo, and roasted serrano crema, all served on a toasted Martin's roll. The sweet potato fries and tater tots are highly recommended, too.
Texas: The O.G., Tumble 22, Austin
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Arrive hungry at Austin spot Tumble 22 – this joint knows how to feed its diners well. Customers can't get enough of The O.G., a sandwich piled high with fried chicken breast, coleslaw, pickles, and Duke's Mayo. There are also exciting monthly sandwich specials available, too.
Utah: fried chicken sando, Pretty Bird, Salt Lake City
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Bringing a taste of Nashville-style hot chicken to Utah, Salt Lake City's Pretty Bird and its fried chicken sandwiches are something of a local legend. Diners praise the juicy, flavorsome fried chicken thighs that are paired with slaw and pickles, topped with a creamy buttermilk-based sauce, and served in a buttered bun.
Vermont: OG Chicken Sandwich, Worthy Kitchen, Woodstock
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A fun take on a modern American restaurant, Worthy Kitchen has plenty on the menu to whet your appetite. Featuring buttermilk-fried chicken, pickles, and buttermilk ranch, the OG also offers the option to have the chicken tossed in Buffalo, BBQ, or maple bacon sauce. There are also regular specials which are just as popular, such as this chicken Caesar sandwich.
Virginia: Stevie, Handsome Biscuit, Norfolk
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You could argue that this isn't technically a sandwich, but we're willing to let it slide because the Handsome Biscuit's Stevie is worth bending the rules for. Fried chicken is topped with pickles, wholegrain mustard, and honey but, instead of a typical roll, it's served between house-made biscuits. You can opt for a bun instead but really, why would you?
Washington: fried chicken sandwich, Ma'ono, Seattle
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With four locations in Seattle, Ma'ono is run by James Beard Award–winner and Hawaii native Mark Fuller. He draws in throngs of adoring customers with his brined, buttermilk-soaked, umami-spiced, twice-fried chicken sandwich. The chicken is spiced to your preference, from 'naked' to generously seasoned with Carolina reaper and ghost peppers and is served on a Hawaiian bun with daikon pickles, kewpie mayo, and iceberg lettuce.
West Virginia: Vera Cruz, Dirty Bird, Morgantown
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Morgantown locals have been lucky enough to enjoy this superb fried chicken spot for over a decade. Dirty Bird's menu features a selection of specialty sandwiches, with the rest focused on fried chicken. Customers love the Vera Cruz, with fried chicken breast, pepper Jack cheese, jalapeños, sliced avocado, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and a cilantro-lime mayo.
Wisconsin: Crafted Chicken Sandwich, The Cluckery, Milwaukee
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The Cluckery is known for its perfectly crispy chicken tenders available to order in a variety of forms. There are three chicken sandwiches on the menu, but the Cluckery Crafted Chicken Sandwich, with tenders, pickles, and house sauce, is a clear winner among customers. You can add mac 'n' cheese to your sandwich should the urge strike – and, frankly, why wouldn't it?
Wyoming: fried chicken sandwich, Bodega, Teton Village
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Parked outside a gourmet grocery and wine shop of the same name, Bodega food truck serves some of the best fried chicken sandwiches you'll ever eat. The triple-fried chicken sandwich gets a lot of thumbs up from diners, who praise the tender and moist chicken and the spicy Mexican sauce that goes with it. The views of the gorgeous Teton mountains in the background aren't bad either.
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Last updated by Dominique Ayling.
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