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I compared the spicy chicken sandwiches from 3 fast-food chains, and the best was the crunchiest

Rachel AskinasiJun 19, 2021, 18:21 IST

Burger King's Spicy Ch'King is the sandwich to beat.Rachel Askinasi/Insider

I compared and ranked spicy fried-chicken sandwiches from Burger King, McDonald's, and Wendy's.
I thought McDonald's didn't do as good of a job when it came to incorporating the spicy flavor.
Though Wendy's had a nice fillet, Burger King's Spicy Ch'King came in first place when looking at the sandwich as a whole.

McDonald's Spicy Crispy Chicken sandwich landed in the bottom slot because the chain failed to fully incorporate the spice into the chicken.

McDonald's Spicy Crispy Chicken sandwich. Rachel Askinasi/Insider

The sauce was too overwhelming and there was nothing to balance it out.

An open-faced view of McDonald's Spicy Crispy Chicken sandwich. Rachel Askinasi/Insider

Wendy's sandwich took second place because of its intentional spice.

Wendy's Spicy Chicken Sandwich. Rachel Askinasi/Insider

The lettuce and tomato didn't add much here by way of flavor, but they also didn't detract from the sandwich at all.

An open-faced view of Wendy's Spicy Chicken Sandwich. Rachel Askinasi/Insider

Burger King's winning take on the fast-food phenomenon was flavorful, thoughtful, and larger than expected.

Burger King's Spicy Ch'King. Rachel Askinasi/Insider

Each component of the sandwich came together in a cohesive and delicious way.

An open-faced view of Burger King's Spicy Ch'King. Rachel Askinasi/Insider

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