The 5 Best Fast Food Chicken Sandwiches, Ranked

Meredith Holser
Jul 01, 2024
Best Fast Food Chicken Sandwiches, Ranked

There are endless places to go when you’re craving a crispy, juicy chicken sandwich, but only a few of the finest fast food joints prevail when it comes to having the whole package. As an avid drive-thru-er and massive chicken sandwich fan, I’ve landed on 5 of the best fast food chicken sandwiches you can order to satisfy your cravings. From the classic Chick-fil-A sammie to more unique takes, this definitive ranking prioritizes every aspect of the chicken sandwich (taste and texture) to help you discover the ultimate fast food chicken sandwich that reigns supreme.

Popeye's

Popeye's: 5/5

Popeye's signature seasoning brings that authentic Louisiana flair to their chicken sandwich – a spice that I find most other fast food chicken sandwiches are missing! This chicken sandwich absolutely ranks first for me. The spice works really well against their always-tender chicken fillet that's coated in an outstandingly crunchy breadcrumb coat. Having these crunchy bits is extremely crucial for me, since they provide textural variety, keeping each bite fun and interesting.

Raising Cane's

Raising Cane's: 4/5

I gotta say that the Cane's sauce earns their chicken sandwich a ton of brownie points. It's downright addicting, and I refuse to listen to the haters that say otherwise! Raising Cane's' chicken sandwich features three chicken strips among a layer of lettuce and sauce – and though simple in construction, I find it's really complex in flavor. Of course, you have to hand it to the sauce for carrying all those flavors, so without it, I don't think I'd rate it as highly. Nonetheless, I grant it 4 out of 5 stars.

Chick-fil-A

Chick-fil-A: 3/5

Though The Original Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich is just chicken, pickles, and a bun, it's one of the most impressive fast food offerings out there. I mean, you can't really go wrong with CFA's chicken – they've mastered it! I love how buttery the bun on this sammie is, though I always wish for more pickles (a girl's gotta have her pickles). What really makes this sammie shine is getting to customize its flavor with one (or a few) of Chick-fil-A's sauces. I am a huge fan of the Polynesian sauce, but have also found success with honey mustard and straight-up ranch dressing. You do you!

Sonic

Sonic: 3/5

Sonic's chicken sandwich is a true underdog in my opinion. It's got crispy chicken, lettuce, pickles, and mayo all squeezed between a plump brioche bun. The only catch with this one is it tastes best when it's fresh. Waiting to eat it at home isn't worth it, since oftentimes, I've ended up with a very soggy sandwich. I think the chicken is appropriately seasoned, though it's nothing over-the-top. If a Popeye's or Chick-fil-A isn't remotely close, this is the fast food chicken sammie I opt for. I do love that there's a good amount of other toppings on it (they don't skimp on the pickles like Chick-fil-A does, a measly 2 is not enough)!

Wendy's

Wendy's: 2/5

Ranking very last is Wendy's chicken sandwich. Now, don't get me wrong, I love Wendy's, but mostly for their fries and Frostys (of course). Their chicken sandwich is pretty mid-tier considering all of their other menu items like chili and salads, though it's not horrible. What earns it extra points is all its toppings: lettuce, tomato, pickles, and mayo add some variety into the mix, doctoring up their very 'meh' (and very bland) chicken patty.

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Dunkin’ Just Launched New S’mores Drinks & Snacks For Their Summer Menu

Dunkin' is back at it again – this time, they've dropped an exciting new lineup of s'mores-flavored coffees and some savory food items made in partnership with Mike's Hot Honey! On the heels of their first summer menu launch, which featured three new Refreshers and the highly-contested Watermelon Donut, this late summer drop encapsulates the best parts about the season, chocolatey, gooey s'mores included.

Scroll on to see the brand-new lineup of the 7 new drinks and snacks you can order – starting today!

Dunkin'

Tornado Twist SPARKD’ Energy Drink

First up is the Tornado Twist SPARKD’ Energy Drink, which is essentially a mix of the newer Berry Burst and Peach Sunshine SPARKD’ Energy Drink flavors Dunkin' launched earlier this summer.

In a single sip, you'll get notes of raspberry, strawberry, peach, and lychee. This sparkling bev also delivers a nice kick of caffeine, which makes it a good order if you're not necessarily craving coffee.

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S’mores Cold Brew

Now onto all things s'mores! The S'mores Cold Brew features a dose of smooth, cold coffee sweetened with s'mores syrup. It's topped off with Dunkin's new vanilla-flavored Marshmallow Cold Foam and a graham cracker crumble.

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Bonfire S’mores Frozen Coffee

This frozen sip tastes like straight-up s'mores, coffee, and vanilla – so yum! The icy blend is finished with whipped cream, mocha drizzle, and crunchy graham cracker crumbles.

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S’mores Donut

To complement the new s'mores drinks, Dunkin' is bringing their S'mores Donut to the forefront of the late summer menu. It's a total treat, featuring a marshmallow-flavored filling, thick chocolate icing, and graham cracker crumbles.

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Hot Honey Bacon Sandwich

Any fan of the "swicy" food trend is gonna dig this new breakfast sandwich. It's part of Dunkin's new food lineup in partnership with Mike’s Hot Honey, which works so well with any savory food, if you ask us.

This stack boasts hot honey bacon, egg, and melted white cheddar cheese on brioche. Of course, it's drizzled with Mike’s Hot Honey to deliver that sweetness and spiciness.

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Hot Honey Bacon Wake-Up Wrap

You can also try the hot honey bacon on a Wake-Up wrap! This food item has the same bacon, egg, and cheese medley that the breakfast sandwich does, except it's all laid in-between a tortilla.

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Hot Honey Snackin’ Bacon

As Dunkin’s first new bacon flavor since 2019, the Hot Honey Snackin' Bacon is both sweet and spicy, and it makes for a great mid-day pick-me-up full of protein.

New Dunkin' Summer 2024 Deals

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We adore Dunkin' because they're always running unbeatable deals on their goodies. Dunkin' rewards members can enjoy the following promotions through the rest of the summer:

  • Though the month of July: $3 medium SPARKD’ Energy drinks in the Dunkin' app
  • June 25-July: $5 medium hot/iced coffee + classic breakfast sandwich when ordered ahead on the app
  • July 2-8: $3 Hot Honey Bacon Sandwich
  • July 9-15: $3 medium Frozen Coffee
  • July 16-22: $2 classic Avocado Toast
  • July 23-29: $3 Dunkin’ Wrap
  • July 30-August 5: 2 for $5 medium cold brews

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The 10 Best Movies To Watch On An Airplane

I enjoy every single aspect of a vacation: planning, packing, even the journey itself. But there are few things I love more than settling into a flight with my favorite snacks and a movie. Figuring out exactly what to watch can feel like a hassle when there are dozens of movies to pick from, which is exactly why the Brit + Co team rounded up our favorite airplane movies to watch when you jet off on your own vacay!

Crazy Rich Asians

Warner Bros. Entertainment

Crazy Rich Asians is arguably the best airplane movie of all time (even if some airplanes have started removing it — a travesty!). The story follows Rachel, who joins her boyfriend Nick in Singapore for a wedding...then realizes he's the country's most eligible bachelor. It's got everything we want in our own holiday, including romance, travel, and incredible food.

Ocean's Eight

Warner Bros. Entertainment

I've lost count of how many times I've seen this movie, and it's always a good choice when you want a fun watch! Powerhouse women who team up for the ultimate New York City heist? The Met Gala? Rihanna, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, and Mindy Kaling? Count me in.

Eat Pray Love

Sony Pictures Releasing/Columbia Pictures

Even if your summer vacation doesn't include a trip to Italy, your airplane movie can. Eat Pray Love stars Julia Roberts as Liz, a woman who heads to the other side of the world for some soul searching after she realizes how loveless her marriage is. As expected, there's some very tasty food.

Mamma Mia!

Universal Pictures

Mamma Mia really is the gift that keeps on giving. It's an incredible birthday movie, bachelorette party movie, and airplane movie, all in one. The story follows Sophie, who invites all three of her mother's exes to her wedding to figure out which one is her father. And, naturally, they all sing ABBA the entire time.

Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants

Warner Bros. Entertainment/Dungaree Productions

For a nostalgic movie that's all about friendship, growing up, and learning how to stick up for yourself, you HAVE to watch The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, which follows Bri, Carmen, Tibby, and Lena. The girls send a single pair of jeans to one another during their first-ever summer apart.

Under the Tuscan Sun

Touchstone Pictures

Diane Lane stars as Frances, a writer who's in serious need of inspiration after her divorce. But instead of going on her own vacation or trying a new dish, she decides to buy a house in Tuscany for a change of scenery. No big deal!

The Devil Wears Prada

20th Century Studios

Fashion, New York City, and the '00s are always a recipe for success, which is why The Devil Wears Prada is one of my favorite airplane movies. Anne Hathaway stars as Andy, whose life get turned upside down when she starts working for magazine mogul Miranda Priestly.

Barbie

Warner Bros. Entertainment

Margot Robbie's Barbie movie follows the titular doll, who has to navigate the real world when her life in Barbieland starts falling apart. Not only did it become THE movie moment of 2023, but it's also an emotional, fun, and colorful summer movie we want to watch all the time.

Crazy, Stupid, Love

Warner Bros. Entertainment

If you want to laugh out loud on your flight, then Crazy, Stupid, Love is definitely the airplane movie you want to choose! It perfectly executes its multiple storylines, and the ensemble cast (which includes Emma Stone, Ryan Gosling, and Steve Carrell) are pure magic together.

Harry Potter​

Warner Bros. Entertainment

There are few things more comforting than Harry Potter, so if you suffer from in-flight nerves (you're not alone TBH!!), then opt for this classic story about a boy who learns he's a wizard.

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Starbucks Just Added 2 New Sparkling Energy Drinks To Their Permanent Menu

The rumors are true – Starbucks just made a second summer debut with a brand-new lineup of drinks and food items! Joining the permanent menu are 3 new sips (plus some unique innovations with their cold foams and sweet creams) and 2 snacks (one savory, one sweet), and they look so good.

Starbucks is keeping the cool stuff coming with these new menu items that rival what other chains, like Dunkin', are up to. Scroll on to see the entire Starbucks summer part 2 drop!

Starbucks

NEW! Melon Burst Iced Energy Drink

First up on the new summer menu are the Iced Energy Drinks. They're oh-so sparkling and sugar-free! One's flavored with melon, and the other with citrus.

The Melon Burst Iced Energy Drink (red) features notes of melon and cucumber that mix with Starbucks' Passion Tango tea.

NEW! Tropical Citrus Iced Energy Drink

The second flavor (orange) highlights flavors of passionfruit and citrus that blend with a slightly minty green tea.

These all-new energy drinks are only available or order in a venti (20 oz) size. The Melon Burst contains 180 mg of caffeine, while the Tropical Citrus contains 205 mg of caffeine. So, these new sips will definitely help you wake up!

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NEW! Frozen Tropical Citrus Iced Energy with Strawberry Puree

This frozen iteration of the new Starbucks energy drinks will only be available exclusively in the Starbucks app for a limited time, so now's the time to try it out. It blends the Tropical Citrus Energy Drink flavor with ice and strawberry puree to make the perfect drink to order on those *especially hot* summer days.

A venti size has 205 mg of caffeine, similar to a grande (16 oz) Starbucks cold brew.

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Caramel Vanilla Swirl Iced Coffee

Starbucks also dropped something for the die-hard iced coffee fans. Highlighting their new iced coffee blend, the new Caramel Vanilla Swirl Iced Coffee includes shots of caramel syrup and Vanilla Sweet Cream.

Starbucks

NEW! Non-Dairy Vanilla Sweet Cream + Sweet Cream Cold Foam

Next up, Starbucks introduced two new non-dairy takes on some of their most popular drink customizations: sweet cream and cold foam! The new Non-Dairy Vanilla Sweet Cream + Sweet Cream Cold Foam items are now officially available to order year-round in any of your fave orders like cold brews and iced coffees.

Starbucks

NEW! Egg, Pesto and Mozzarella Sandwich

This fully vegetarian breakfast sammie is now part of the Starbucks breakfast menu. It stacks a fluffy layer of a cage-free egg with kale and basil pesto, topping it all off with mozzarella cheese in between a toasted cheddar and onion bun. Yummm.

Starbucks

NEW! Blueberry Streusel Muffin

A step up from their OG blueberry muffin, this new take is finished with a textured cinnamon streusel topping.

Starbucks

New Summer Drinkware

Starbucks' drinkware is always popping off, but these new summer selections are especially cool. Plus, there's an all-new exclusive lime green Stanley Quencher! 👀

Starbucks

New Artist Collaboration Series

Starbucks' latest artist collaboration with Ananya Rao-Middleton manifests in three super vibrant cups, including a bottle and hot tumbler! As a traumatic brain injury survivor, Ananya uses artwork to express her experiences as a woman of color living with multiple sclerosis.

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8 Dry Shampoos That Will Make Your Day 5 Hair Look Freshly Washed

POV: You're on day 5 of your hair wash routine, and you're trying to decide whether to dry shampoo, or just try to do a slick back bun that you know will take you forever to get right. With option A, you're left with talc-like texture and heavy buildup in your hair, and option B, you're left nervous that the tight hairstyle might not help your hair thinning.

But what if I told you there were dry shampoos that didn't leave behind all that that heavy residue and buildup? What if there were a dry shampoo that felt lightweight and easy, so you could get ready in 5 minutes? Believe it or not, these actually exist, so you don't have to worry about resorting to that hour-long slick back bun process anymore! I've tried and tested these dry shampoos — some of them being completely talc-free — to give you the easiest hair routine in the morning! Here are the 8 I recommend.

Crown Affair

Crown Affair Dry Shampoo

I was gifted this product a few weeks ago, but I can say that I genuinely have fallen in love with it, and I can't wait to purchase it as it runs out. It's a nontoxic, refillable dry shampoo that comes in powder form. This dry shampoo is incredibly lightweight and blends into my roots seamlessly — so much so, that I forgot I even used it! One of my favorite dry shampoos I've used in recent years. Plus, it's an Allure Best Beauty Product Award-Winner, so you know it's good! Definitely worth the hype!

Vegamour

Vegamour Dry Shampoo

This product is an award-winning dry shampoo, not only because of it's ability to make your hair looks freshly washed, but also because of all the volume it adds to your hair. It makes your roots look fuller and more lifted than before, so you'll get a refreshed do with a little height for the day! It's a great product if you're looking for more volume in your roots alongside a more typical dry shampoo.

Amazon

Batiste Dry Shampoo

This dry shampoo is extremely effective and extremely affordable — it's only $6! I've been using this for years because I go through my dry shampoo really fast, so it's nice to have a cheaper alternative that I can go through quickly and not worry about it being too expensive. Plus, it smells amazing! You'll have fresh hair in no time!

Amazon

Amika Perk Up Dry Shampoo

Amika Perk Up Dry Shampoo is completely talc-free, so it doesn't have the annoying buildup that a lot of dry shampoos cause. It's designed to completely get rid of excess oil that may accumulate in your hair and on your scalp. It's a great, lightweight option that won't weigh your hair down.

Amazon

Moroccan Oil Dry Shampoo

This dry shampoo is designed with lighter toned-hair in mind! It helps to blend in seamlessly with your lighter hair color, so you don't have traces of dry shampoo left behind for everyone to see. An added bonus with this one? It protects against UV damage! This is a huge plus for me as someone who is very sensitive to UV rays — especially on my scalp. The scent of this dry shampoo is just divine, as well! Grab this one to be protected, look fresh, and smell nice while you're at it.

Amazon

Living Proof Perfect Hair Day

Not only does this eliminate any oil, smell, or buildup, but it's also silicone-free, paraben-free, phthalate-free and cruelty-free — which is very rare in beauty products these days. Add this dry shampoo to your cart immediately to get the job done in a safe and sustainable way, because this product really cleans your hair.

Amazon

Dryer Detox Dry Shampoo

Anyone can use this product because it works effectively for all hair types! It smells so good, and genuinely cleanses your hair. I love to use it on my blowouts because it helps to make my hair looks clean, but also give it that voluminous, bouncy curls that I'm looking for. This one is a favorite of mine that I savor for more special occasions!

Amazon

Kristin Ess Dry Shampoo

We've got an option for all my ladies with darker tones as well, don't you worry! Another amazing aspect to this one is that it's infused with Vitamin C oil which is good for shine, making your hair look healthy, and keeping it from appearing too chalky. Lucious locks are on the way with this dry shampoo!

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10 Easy Mediterranean Diet Snacks To Curb Any Midday Craving

If you’re eating according to the Mediterranean diet, sometimes it can be hard to sneak a snack in here and there without having to track down something that abides by the diet’s guidelines first. Luckily, there are a ton of Mediterranean diet-friendly snacks out there that you can simply buy from the store and enjoy on-the-go easily!

These 10 snacks will totally transform your snacking game – from savory to sweet, these picks satisfy any kind of craving while keeping it all healthy and delicious, per the Mediterranean diet.

Amazon

Mariani Mediterranean Dried Apricots

These dried apricot bites make the perfect sweet treat to snack on during the workday. They're nutritious, but also so delicious.

Whole Foods

Cedar's Foods Feta Dip

Cedar's Foods carries tons of tasty Mediterranean dips, but their Feta Dip reigns supreme for me. It's just the right amount of tangy and cheesy and goes wonderfully with some crisp pita chips!

Amazon

Simple Mills Veggie Pita Crackers

These pita crackers are made from a unique vegetable-based flour to deliver a third of your daily recommended intake of veggies in a single serving. They hit any crunchy craving with ease, while still being healthy for you!

Amazon

Kitchen & Love Chocolate Covered Almond Stuffed Dates

These dates are stuffed with almonds then coated in a decadent layer of 85% dark chocolate that balances everything out beautifully. You're gonna have a hard time not downing the whole bag in one sitting.

Amazon

Oloves Natural Whole Pitted Olives Variety Pack

Olives are undeniably Mediterranean, and these little packs make snacking on them on-the-go super easy. They come in flavors like Basil & Garlic, Lemon & Rosemary, and Chili & Oregano to keep your snack rotation lively.

Target

Good & Gather Red Pepper Hummus

Don't forget the hummus! It's always a great Mediterranean diet snack to have in the fridge since it's flavorful and filling, thanks to protein-rich chickpeas. This Target pick is flavored with red pepper, but you can find all sorts of different tastes at any grocery store.

Amazon

Brami Lupini Beans Snack Variety Pack

Think of lupini beans as the very-Mediterranean take on edamame. These crunchy, dried snacking legumes are slightly pickled and seasoned before being packaged, so you get all that good flavor when it's finally time to dig in. Every serving is 0 calories and has 0 grams of net carbs, so you're not sacrificing a single thing with this selection.

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Stretch Island Black Forest Fruit Strips

Since the Mediterranean diet is all about getting in tons of veggies and fruits, these purely fruity strips will fit right in. They're low-calorie and low-sugar, so you can ideally enjoy a few of 'em during each snack sesh.

Target

DeLallo Greek Feta Salad

This feta cheese salad incorporates two types of olives, oil, and spices, so it's a little bit heartier. I've eaten it as a pre-dinner snack many times. It goes super well with crispy toasted bread, or you could even enjoy it on its own if really briny foods are your vibe.

Amazon

365 by Whole Foods Market Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil + Sea Salt Popcorn

Olive oil plays a big role in the Mediterranean diet, whether it's used as a cooking agent or a topping. In this case, it's used to pop some amazingly light popcorn that's finished off with the ideal amount of sea salt. Yum!

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