The Great Chicken Chase

PMsquare’s Quest for the Ultimate Spicy Chicken Sandwich

Seeking the Holy Grail of Spicy Chicken Sandwiches? Look no further! Our team of taste testers armed themselves with data and analytics to conduct an epic Spicy Chicken Sandwich Contest, leaving no delectable bite unturned!

Rating Highlights

 

We took the average scores of each category and utilized those to create all data visualizations.

 
 

The Sandwiches

We taste tested 5 popular fast food sandwiches in this video.

 
McDonald's Chicken Sandwich

1. McDonald’s Chicken Sandwich

“A premium, 100% white meat, double-breaded, Extra Crispy™ fried chicken breast filet, this sandwich includes crispy pickles and the perfect amount of heat from spicy sauce.”

 
 
 
Chick-fil-a Sandwich

2. Chick-fil-a Spicy Chicken Sandwich

“A boneless breast of chicken seasoned with a spicy blend of peppers, freshly breaded, pressure cooked in 100% refined peanut oil and served on a toasted, buttered bun with dill pickle chips.”

 
 
 

3. Wendy’s Spicy Chicken Sandwich

“A juicy, spicy breaded crispy chicken breast with crunchy lettuce, tomato, mayo, and the perfect pickles, all on a toasted bun.”

 
 
 
KFC Chicken Sandwich

4. KFC’s Spicy Chicken Sandwich

“Featuring a premium, 100% white meat, double-breaded, Extra Crispy™ fried chicken breast filet, this sandwich includes crispy pickles and the perfect amount of heat from spicy sauce.”

 
 
 
Popeyes Sandwich

5. Popeye’s Spicy Chicken Sandwich

“A juicy chicken breast fillet marinated in Popeyes seasonings, hand battered and breaded in our buttermilk system, fried until golden brown. Sandwiched between two buttery toasted brioche buns, topped with our barrel cured pickle slices and spicy mayo.”

 
 

All sandwich information was gathered in a table, shown below.

 

The Data

To gather data from the tasting, ratings were compiled from our rating sheets.

The sandwiches were graded on:

  • Presentation

  • Taste

  • Texture

  • Fusion

  • Overall Score

You can see the individual ratings below. The best ratings are highlighted and the worst are shown in red text.

Participant Ratings
 

Awards

  1. Best Presentation: Popeye’s

  2. Best Taste: Popeye’s

  3. Worst Texture: Wendy’s

  4. Best Overall: Popeye’s

 
 

Honorable Mentions

  1. The Feather Ruffler: Chick-fil-a

    Awarded for raising the most argument amongst participants. To love or not to love the Chick-fil-a sandwich? The choice is up to you.

  2. One Quick Chicken: McDonald’s
    Awarded for being the first sandwich to arrive.

  3. The Texture Transformer: KFC
    This sandwich, by far, had the best texturing ratings! The next closest competitor was a whole point away.

  4. The Mystery Meat Medley: Wendy’s

    Awarded for rating the lowest amongst all categories, this sandwich was also referred to being “nuggified.”

  5. The Middling Marvel: McDonald’s

    Awarded for not rating the highest or the lowest, this sandwich is a safe choice.

  6. The Sneaky Spice Surprise: Popeye’s

    Awarded for leading to sweat amongst the contestants, this sandwich brought the most spice.

Conclusion

As we close this chapter on our chicken sandwich chronicles, remember, taste is subjective, and humor is essential. Whether you're a chicken sandwich sandwich connoisseur or just a humble sandwich enthusiast, we hope this culinary escapade tickled your funny bone and perhaps sparked a craving for a cluckin' good time.

Stay tuned for more gastronomic adventures. Perhaps, let us know what we should do next! Until then, keep your poultry preferences quirky, your spice levels spicy, and may your sandwiches always be as delightful as a chicken doing the cha-cha.