I tried Burger King's new fried chicken sandwiches and was shocked they came from a fast-food chain

• Burger King announced a new line of fried chicken sandwiches on Wednesday.
• The chain will offer three flavor varieties starting June 3 for around $4 each depending on the region, with an upcharge for deluxe varieties.
• I tried all three and was impressed by both the quality and flavor of each.

The chicken sandwich wars have been hot for quite some time now. It started when Popeyes first released its fried chicken sandwich and generated massive lines of hungry customers.

More and more chains have been flooding the market with their own options, creating buzz around which is the ultimate best sandwich out there.

Now, Burger King, the chain known for its Whopper burger and chicken fries, decided it was time to get in on the action and compete for the delicious title with two versions of fried chicken on a bun.

The Ch'King and the Spicy Ch'King each come with pickle chips and a mayo-based sauce. Customers can choose to make either a deluxe sandwich, which has tomato slices and lettuce instead of the pickles, according to a press release sent to Insider via email.

Burger King sent Insider three sandwiches as part of a press preview: the Ch'King, the Spicy Ch'King, and the Ch'King Deluxe. After trying all three, I was impressed by the quality and flavors and definitely wouldn't have guessed in a blind test that they came from a burger chain.

Visually, the sandwiches were robust and impressive

Each sandwich had bursts of fried chicken exposed 360 degrees around. When I took a peek under the perfectly rounded, fluffy buns, I saw minimal sogging on the regular Ch'King, only slightly more on the spicy sandwich, and the most - which was still only a small percentage of the surface area - on the Ch'King Deluxe. The rest of the fried coating held onto its crunch well after it was delivered and even hours later when I came back to them again for an evening snack.

I also took note that the pickle slices were big enough to cover most of the chicken, which meant that the majority of my bites had pickle in them.

When I took the spicy sandwich out of its paper and foil bag, I saw that the sauce had seeped through the inner layer of parchment wrapping. It was much saucier than the regular sandwich, but not in an overwhelming way.

The flavors of each were bold and bright

The buns on each sandwich were fluffy without being too much bread, so I was able to enjoy the sweetness offered alongside the savoriness of each flavor combination. They were slightly chewy, which complemented the crunchy fried food inside.

When I first bit into the Ch'King, I noticed that there was sauce spread across both the top and bottom bun. This was huge. It allowed me to experience the delicious flavors of the sauce that felt, to me, like a cross between mayo and honey mustard. (The sauce flavor seemed to be consistent across sandwiches.)

Also in the Ch'King, I was able to taste the perfect balance of salt and pepper used to coat the poultry.

The slightly spicy glaze on the next sandwich seemed to bring out the flavors of the pepper more. I thought a bit more salt would have evened out the flavor profile.

While I expected a sandwich that would leave my mouth burning, what I got was a more muted version that would be good for anyone who likes just a little bit of heat. The chili flavor lingered on my tongue for a few minutes, but not in a debilitating way at all.

I was surprised that the deluxe version had such a strong aroma when I first took it out of the packaging. The smell gave me picnic vibes and reminded me more of a chicken cutlet deli sandwich than a fast-food, chicken sandwich wars contender. But that's not a bad thing!

The tomato slices were fresh and pieces of lettuce were mostly still crispy - that is, they didn't wilt under the weight of mayo. I found the deluxe to be the lightest and most refreshing sandwich of the three I had.

I wouldn't hesitate to go to Burger King for any of these sandwiches

The bun is a big sell, in my opinion, and I found the flavors to be close to the ones I get from Fuku's fried chicken sandwiches - well-balanced and carefully thought out.

After trying the fast-food Fuku, Popeye's, Chick-fil-A, and Shake Shack sandwiches, and eating more restaurant versions than I can count, I would recommend Burger King's Ch'King to anyone who can't get their hands on Fuku.